Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 129: Vinge v Karjarlainen
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Bukowski throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Bukowski is taking a breather. Davis 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.
Bukowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bukowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bukowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bukowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Davis swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Bukowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Davis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bukowski lands the left hand.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski. #T2##CL2#
Bukowski moves into the clinch.
Davis working aggressively here.
Bukowski has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Danny Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Davis gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bukowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Davis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good control from Bukowski.
Bukowski struggling to land strikes to the head as Davis covers up.
Bukowski thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bukowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Davis covering up well under a series of strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski biding his time, controlling Davis.
Davis is really stuck here.
Davis is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bukowski misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is trying to stand back up.
Davis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Well, with Bukowski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Davis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Davis covering up well under a series of strikes from Bukowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski is striking well from the back but Davis escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bukowski moves away from the strike by Davis.
A jab from Davis misses.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Davis cracks Bukowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davis is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bukowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski is working Davis over with some ground and pound from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Bukowski is working Davis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bukowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bukowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Bukowski looking to control but instead Davis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Bukowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Bukowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bukowski controlling the action here.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bukowski on the ground.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard. #T3#
Bukowski is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Davis rushes Bukowski and presses him up against the cage.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis lands a left hand.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Bukowski avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage. #BC2#
Bukowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Bukowski does it's job there.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Bukowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danny Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.#TD2#
Bukowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis tries to bench press Bukowski off him but Bukowski keeps the position.
Bukowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davis is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Bukowski just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Davis.#CL2#
Bukowski pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukowski. #BC2#
Bukowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Bukowski is out of range.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.#TD2#
Bukowski scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bukowski throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Danny Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bukowski works the jab nicely.
Davis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bukowski jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukowski goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Bukowski lands a jab.#TD2#
Bukowski scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Bukowski 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.
Bukowski preventing the sweep. #T3#
Davis wants to hit a sweep here but Bukowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Davis there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bukowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bukowski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bukowski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bukowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Bukowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bukowski 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DC 125: Queiroz v Nagasaki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Bong Sik ducks under a wild hook from Bukowski.#CL2#
Bukowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Bong Sik lands a shot to the body.
Bong Sik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bukowski is trying to break free.
Bong Sik is pressed up against the cage. Bukowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bong Sik down to the mat. Bong Sik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bukowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bukowski misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Bukowski with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBong Sik.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong Sik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Bong Sik.
A counter left hand to the body from Bong Sik misses its target.#T1##CL2#
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bukowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Bukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Bong Sik's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bong Sik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bong Sik misses with a lunging right hand
and Bukowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bukowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bong Sik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bukowski dives in and grabs Bong Sik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bong Sik pushes down on Bukowski's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Bong Sik misses the target.
Bong Sik needs to keep his hands up - Bukowski had a free shot at his head there.
Bong Sik defending well as Bukowski loads up on a big left hand.
Bukowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Bong Sik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bukowski throws a hook but Bong Sik avoids it easily.
Bong Sik quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bong Sik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bong Sik jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bong Sik's corner calls for a 1-2. Bong Sik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bukowski looks to throw the jab but Bong Sik is out of range.
Bukowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Bong Sik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukowski thinking.
Bong Sik walks into a stiff left hand from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a really nice looking cross but Bong Sik seems unphased. #CL2#
Bukowski rushes Bong Sik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bong Sik works on Bukowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Bong Sik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bukowski looks winded!
Bong Sik lands a shoulder strike.
Bong Sik working aggressively here.
Bong Sik lands a hook that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
Bong Sik lands a right hand. #T3#
Bong Sik prevents the takedown attempt.
Bong Sik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bukowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukowski's elbow.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Bukowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski blocks an uppercut.
Bukowski leaning against his opponent.
Bong Sik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bukowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bong Sik.
Bukowski can't find room to land a body shot as Bong Sik controls the action. #BC#
Bong Sik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bukowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bong Sik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Bong Sik sprawls well. He's pushed Bukowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Bukowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bong Sik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski shoots and misses
and Bong Sik counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Bong Sik throws a body kick that misses.
Bukowski throws out a counter right but Bong Sik avoids it with no problem.
Ma Bong Sik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski throws a hook but Bong Sik blocks it.
It looked like Bong Sik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukowski misses with a body punch
and Bong Sik counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong Sik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bong Sik counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bong Sik pinned against the cage. Bong Sik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bukowski takes a swing at Bong Sik's ribcage but misses.
Bong Sik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bukowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Bong Sik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bukowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bukowski misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Bong Sik counters with a crisp one two that drops Bukowski! Bong Sik thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bukowski to his feet! Bukowski is in big trouble!#ROC#Bukowski is rocked!
Bukowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bong Sik finish him?
Bong Sik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bong Sik wants it to stay on the feet.
Bukowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Bukowski leaves his chin hanging out and Bong Sik seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bukowski crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ma Bong Sik!
Ma Bong Sik retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ma Bong Sik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Bukowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau has been cut.
Bukowski throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from BÃ©liveau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Bukowski drops his shoulder and cracks BÃ©liveau with a huge uppercut! BÃ©liveau goes down! Can Bukowski finish him? #ROC2#BÃ©liveau is rocked!
Bukowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh BÃ©liveau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
BÃ©liveau pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
BÃ©liveau seems to have got his legs back now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bukowski is looking to pass into half guard but BÃ©liveau pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now BÃ©liveau is in guard.#REVR#
BÃ©liveau prevents Bukowski from getting back to his feet.
Bukowski controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BÃ©liveau prevents Bukowski from getting back to his feet.
BÃ©liveau won't allow Bukowski to sweep him here. #T1#
Bukowski is still trying to improve position.
Bukowski wants to stand but BÃ©liveau is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BÃ©liveau misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Bukowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bukowski.
Bukowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
BÃ©liveau being controlled here, momentarily.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Bukowski tries to free his leg and advance position but BÃ©liveau is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BÃ©liveau.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown but BÃ©liveau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
BÃ©liveau throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bukowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BÃ©liveau.
Bukowski slips a straight right by BÃ©liveau.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but BÃ©liveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BÃ©liveau is looking for a counter combo.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Bukowski lands with a shot to the body.
BÃ©liveau slips a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and BÃ©liveau counters with a thumping low kick.
Bukowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bukowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Bukowski clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from BÃ©liveau.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
BÃ©liveau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
BÃ©liveau misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
BÃ©liveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bukowski swings for the body but BÃ©liveau moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
BÃ©liveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BÃ©liveau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bukowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BÃ©liveau swings widly with a right hand
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BÃ©liveau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukowski needs to keep his hands up - BÃ©liveau had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Bukowski drops his shoulder and cracks BÃ©liveau with a huge uppercut! BÃ©liveau goes down! Can Bukowski finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski stopping the sweep attempt from BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bukowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but BÃ©liveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukowski postures up and lands a big shot to BÃ©liveau's brow.
BÃ©liveau is trying to keep Bukowski in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from BÃ©liveau. No joy for Bukowski on that attempt.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BÃ©liveau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown but BÃ©liveau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
BÃ©liveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
BÃ©liveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BÃ©liveau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bukowski misses with a left hand
and BÃ©liveau counters with a good low kick that Bukowski was not able to check. #TD2#
Bukowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BÃ©liveau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BÃ©liveau keeps Bukowski under control for a moment.
BÃ©liveau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bukowski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bukowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
BÃ©liveau parries the strikes from Bukowski easily there. Bukowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable BÃ©liveau to escape.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bukowski in side control, throwing shots but BÃ©liveau defends.
BÃ©liveau looking for a sweep but Bukowski has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bukowski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BÃ©liveau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bukowski on the ground.
BÃ©liveau is in a horrible position here. Bukowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bukowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bukowski punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
BÃ©liveau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bukowski is looking to stand up but BÃ©liveau isn't so interested in that idea.
Bukowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
BÃ©liveau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski slips a jab from BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau slips a straight right by Bukowski.
BÃ©liveau throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bukowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BÃ©liveau throws a jab when Bukowski was well out of range.
BÃ©liveau misses with a hook.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BÃ©liveau misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski throws a hook but BÃ©liveau avoids it easily.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like BÃ©liveau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
BÃ©liveau fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Bukowski misses with a body punch
and BÃ©liveau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BÃ©liveau pinned against the cage. BÃ©liveau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
BÃ©liveau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bukowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski throws a poor cross that misses
and BÃ©liveau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BÃ©liveau lands a right hook to the body.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski feints the counter takedown.#T2#
BÃ©liveau throws a half hearted mid kick.
BÃ©liveau moves away from the strike by Bukowski.
A little feinted left hand from BÃ©liveau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BÃ©liveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bukowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BÃ©liveau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
BÃ©liveau slips under a jab from Bukowski.
BÃ©liveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
As Bukowski backs away, BÃ©liveau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and BÃ©liveau counters with a series of strikes. Bukowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
BÃ©liveau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bukowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BÃ©liveau has time to react.
BÃ©liveau moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
BÃ©liveau throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Bukowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BÃ©liveaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BÃ©liveau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bukowski's sensitive parts.
BÃ©liveau gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bukowski gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! BÃ©liveau is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!
An out of breath Charles Bukowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Bukowski digs a good body shot into Castro's ribs.
Castro swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castro misses the body punch
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.
Bukowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Bukowski moves into the clinch.
Bukowski misses with the head strike.
Bukowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bukowski avoiding damage.
Castro is trying to break free.#T1#
Bukowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Bukowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukowski scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castro is looking to stand up but Bukowski isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Castro manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Bukowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bukowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Bukowski misses.
Fidelity Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski scores with a hook.
Bukowski throws an off balance right hand
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bukowski cracks Castro with a hook to the temple - Castro is on wobbly legs here! Bukowski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Castro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bukowski wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Bukowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Bukowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 107 : Vinge v Wife
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Hasapis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.
Hasapis tests Bukowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukowski wants to clinch up but Hasapis keeps it at a distance.
Hasapis throws a jab when Bukowski was well out of range.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Hasapis moves out of range of the body kick from Bukowski.
Bukowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hasapis thuds his right hand into Bukowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hasapis checks the leg kick.
Hasapis blocks the body kick.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Hasapis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bukowski sprawls and moves away.
Hasapis moves out of range as Bukowski throws a body kick.
Bukowski throws a body kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hasapis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski wants to clinch.
Hasapis lands an overhand right.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bukowski closes the distance but Hasapis moves to the side
and Hasapis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bukowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski feints a counter leg kick.
Hasapis misses with a series of wild punches.
Bukowski is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bukowski clinches with his opponent.
Hasapis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bukowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bukowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hasapis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasapis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukowski's elbow.
Hasapis throws a head punch that misses.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Bukowski content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Bukowski manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Bukowski misses with the body kick
and Hasapis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles Bukowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hasapis rather than just go for the knockout.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis slips a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a leg kick
enabling Hasapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hasapis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hasapis scores with a jab to the head.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski throws a push kick but Hasapis slaps the foot to one side.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukowski.
Bukowski needs to keep his hands up - Hasapis had a free shot at his head there.
Bukowski is looking to land body kicks.
Bukowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bukowski looks to throw a body kick
and Hasapis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hasapis misses with a straight right.
Hasapis throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Bukowski catches Hasapis right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Nice sprawl there from Bukowski as Hasapis shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hasapis lands a jab-cross combination.
Hasapis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hasapis misses with an uppercut.
And Bukowski responds with a good body kick, but Hasapis manages to step out the way in time.
Hasapis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bukowski throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hasapis counter with a right hand.
Bukowski throws a leg kick but Hasapis checks it.
Hasapis tries to counter with a takedown but Bukowski is quick to defend against it.
Bukowski is looking to clinch but Hasapis is avoiding it.
Hasapis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bukowski defends it nicely.
Bukowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Bukowski.
Bukowski moves in looking to clinch but Hasapis pushes him off.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis staying out of range there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasapis works over Bukowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski tried to score with a low kick but Hasapis checks it.
The crowd cheers as Hasapis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bukowski doesn't seem phased though.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Bukowski closes the distance and pushes Hasapis back into the cage.
Hasapis gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bukowski trying to stall but Hasapis improves his position.
Hasapis is trying to drag Bukowski to the mat but Bukowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Bukowski breaks the clinch.
Bukowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hasapis circles away.
Hasapis lands a jab to Bukowski's midsection.
Bukowski throws a low kick, looking for Hasapis's leg but Hasapis calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasapis checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Hasapis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fotos Hasapis is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hasapis scores with a shot to the side of Bukowski's head.
Bukowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bukowski lands a left hand.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bukowski on the inside.
Bukowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasapiss head.
Hasapis is trying to drag Bukowski to the mat but Bukowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bukowski can't find room to land a body shot as Hasapis controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bukowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hasapis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hasapis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Hasapis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukowski. #CL2#
Bukowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bukowski misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hasapis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hasapis. Hasapis gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Hasapis.
Hasapis misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hasapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasapis checks a low kick from Bukowski.
Hasapis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bukowski takes a swing at Hasapis's ribcage but misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Hasapis does it's job there.
Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Bukowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasapis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski wants to slow Hasapis down by chopping away at his legs.
Bukowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Hasapis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasapis throws a good cross that connects.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Bukowski avoids the body shot from Hasapis.
Bukowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hasapis checks it well.
No luck for Hasapis with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasapis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bukowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasapis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski tries to counter with a clinch but Hasapis shakes him off and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hasapis.
Hasapis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Bukowski drives through and clinches with Hasapis against the cage. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Hasapis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage.
Come on Bukowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hasapis misses with the head strike.
Hasapis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
Hasapis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bukowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hasapis's corner calls for a 1-2. Hasapis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bukowski slips a jab from Hasapis.
Hasapis checks a low kick from Bukowski.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Hasapis misses with a straight left.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukowski. #T4#
Hasapis throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasapis misses the target.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hasapis throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Hasapis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasapis looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukowski.
Hasapis avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Hasapis lands a nice hook to Bukowski's body. Bukowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasapis.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasapis moves away.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Hasapis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukowski throws a body kick that misses.
Hasapis feinted with a counter takedown.
Hasapis lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Hasapis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasapis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Bukowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hasapis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
Hasapis misses with a looping left.
Bukowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hasapis lands with a right hand.
Bukowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hasapis blocks the body kick.
Hasapis throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hasapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Hasapis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukowski momentarily.
Bukowski misses with a leg kick
and Hasapis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski tries to clinch up but Hasapis circles away and keeps his distance.
Bukowski tries to clinch up but Hasapis circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis cracks Bukowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hasapis is looking for a counter combo.
Bukowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hasapis counters with a left and a right that stings Bukowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hasapis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Bukowski tries to kick Hasapis off in order to stand up. Hasapis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski wants to control but Hasapis postures up.
Bukowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hasapis's best efforts.
Hasapis slips a nice elbow through Bukowski's hands, connecting with Bukowski's forehead.
Bukowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Hasapis wants to take a breather but Bukowski is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasapis stalling away here and it's allowed Bukowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully.
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.
Bukowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasapis is controlling him. #T3#
Hasapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hasapis misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely.
Bukowski throws a body kick that misses.
Hasapis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bukowski tries to land a front kick but Hasapis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bukowski tries to clinch but Hasapis is having none of it.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasapis connects with a body shot that sends Bukowski's belly button to the back.
Bukowski jabs at Hasapis's body.
Bukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Bukowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hasapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Bukowski tries a low kick but Hasapis avoids it.
Hasapis scores with a hook.
Bukowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hasapis misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hasapis gets tackled into the cage by Bukowski. Bukowski maintains the clinch.
Hasapis wants a takedown but no success here.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bukowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hasapis up against the cage.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hasapis.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage. #BC#
Hasapis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasapis checks a leg kick.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charles Bukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski tries to move into range but Hasapis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fotos Hasapis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hasapis, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Badmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Badmus.
Badmus takes a swing at Bukowski's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Bukowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Badmus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Badmus is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
Bukowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Badmus is refusing to be controlled, as Bukowski sits in half guard. #T1#
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Badmus dodges it nicely.
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Badmus's head. #SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badmus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Badmus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukowski is working away from the top position though.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Badmus trying to control but Bukowski postures up.
Badmus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bukowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Badmus trying to hold on to Bukowski's head to control him but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Badmus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukowski trying to control from half guard but Badmus is working away. #T3#
Badmus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Badmus's temple.
Bukowski is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
Bukowski lands strikes from half guard.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Badmus is trying to maintain the position but Bukowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Badmus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Badmus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bukowski pulls his head out easily.
Badmus is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badmus has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Badmus is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Badmus works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Badmus misses the target. #TD2#
Bukowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Badmus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bukowski is in Badmus's guard.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Badmus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Badmus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bukowski escapes and throws Badmus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bukowski scores with punches from side control.
Bukowski is working Badmus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Badmus is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bukowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bukowski cracks Badmus with a big elbow.
Bukowski working away.
Bukowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badmus struggling a bit here.#T1#
Badmus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Badmus wants to control but Bukowski postures up.
Badmus sneaks back into half guard.
Bukowski trying to control the pace.
Bukowski working over Badmus with some ground and pound. Badmus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Bukowski there.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Badmus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Badmus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Badmus is rocked!
Bukowski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Badmus is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bukowski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Badmus from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bukowski! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!
After the fight, Charles Bukowski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pervitin punishes Bukowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukowski avoids the head kick by Pervitin.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski throws an off balance right hand
and Pervitin counters with a solid body kick.
Bukowski stuffs the takedown.
Pervitin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pervitin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pervitin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukowski. That did some damage!
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pervitin scores with the left hand. Bukowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Pervitin misses with a head kick.
Bukowski takes a swing at Pervitin's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pervitin. That's going to slow Bukowski down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pervitin is looking to chop away at Bukowski's legs.
Bukowski takes a swing at Pervitin's ribcage but misses.
Pervitin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pervitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Pervitin scores with a head kick. Bukowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bukowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pervitin manages to avoid it.
Pervitin shoots in but no luck this time.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pervitin.
Pervitin throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Pervitin misses with a low kick.
Pervitin misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Bukowski misses its intended target.
Bukowski lands a jab to Pervitin's midsection.
A slow jab from Bukowski misses its intended target.
Bukowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukowski lands a jab to Pervitin's midsection.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pervitin manages to avoid it.
Pervitin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pervitin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Pervitin throws a big shot that misses.
Pervitin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pervitin misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pervitin's head.
Pervitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pervitin throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski connects with a right hand. Pervitin shakes it off.
Bukowski checks a low kick from Pervitin.
Pervitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a combination
and Pervitin counters with a straight right hand.
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pervitin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pervitin moves forwards but Bukowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bukowski jabs Pervitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Charles Bukowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pervitin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pervitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski defending well as Pervitin loads up on a big left hand.
Pervitin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bukowski dodges the punch combination from Pervitin.
Bukowski throws the left hand but Pervitin avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Pervitin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukowski. That did some damage!
Bukowski takes a swing at Pervitin's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Pervitin lands a jab to Bukowski's midsection.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at God's Warriors that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pervitin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pervitin just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Pervitin with that takedown attempt.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pervitin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bukowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pervitin. Pervitin obviously looking to wear him down.
Pervitin misses with an uppercut. Bukowski saw that one coming.
Bukowski digs a good body shot into Pervitin's ribs.
Pervitin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Pervitin moves out of range.
Bukowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bukowski misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pervitin lands with a nice body punch.
Bukowski misses the jab.#T4#
Donk. Bukowski catches Pervitin right on the button with a cross.
Pervitin walks into a jab.
Pervitin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pervitin cracks Bukowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukowski moves out of range as Pervitin throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Pervitin misses its intended target.
Bukowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pervitin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukowski lands a slapping body shot.
Pervitin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pervitin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Pervitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski with a jab.
Bukowski connects with a looping right hand.
Pervitin shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pervitin manages to avoid it.
Pervitin avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Pervitin tried to score with a low kick but Bukowski checks it.
Pervitin with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Pervitin's belly button to the back.
Bukowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Pervitin's body.
Bukowski moves away from the strike by Pervitin.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pervitin counters with a straight right hand.
Pervitin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Pervitin misses with a straight right.
Pervitin throws a sloppy head kick and Bukowski moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski works the jab nicely.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Pervitin moves out of range.
Bukowski misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pervitin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pervitin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bukowski has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pervitin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bukowski is trying to defend but Pervitin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bukowski is trying to escape back to his feet but Pervitin uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pervitin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bukowski is looking to reverse the position.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pervitin can do to turn this around?
I wouldn't like to be where Bukowski is right now.
Pervitin is looking to take a break and control but Bukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pervitin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pervitin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Bukowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin manages to get to full guard.
Bukowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bukowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Pervitin keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski distracts Pervitin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
Bukowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bukowski throws an elbow that misses. Pervitin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bukowski's guard. Nice move by Pervitin!#REVB#
Bukowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Pervitin keeps moving.
Bukowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pervitin's head.
Bukowski cracks Pervitin with a solid left hand.
Bukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bukowski trying to control but Pervitin is working from the bottom.
Bukowski lands a couple of elbows.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski postures up and lands a big shot to Pervitin's brow.
Pervitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pervitin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mr Pervitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pervitin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pervitin throws a wild body kick that Bukowski sees coming a mile off.
Pervitin connects with a right hand. Bukowski shakes it off.
Pervitin swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pervitin.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Pervitin moves out of range.
Pervitin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bukowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pervitin doesn't seem bothered though.
Bukowski misses the body punch
and Pervitin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pervitin.
Pervitin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukowski. Bukowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pervitin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Bukowski.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Pervitin's body.
Bukowski swings for the body but Pervitin moves out of range.
Bukowski throws a hook to the side of Pervitin's head but Pervitin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Pervitin misses with a body kick.
Pervitin wants to slow Bukowski down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pervitin. That's going to slow Bukowski down.
A combination from Pervitin does no damage.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pervitin.
Bukowski is looking to counter punch.
Charles Bukowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Bukowski throws a shot to the body.
Bukowski cracks Pervitin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bukowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Pervitin off the cage and back into range.
Bukowski jabs at Pervitin's body.
Pervitin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pervitin throws a leg kick
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pervitin.
Bukowski takes a swing at Pervitin's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pervitin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pervitin throws a leg kick but Bukowski moved away.#T2#
Bukowski cracks Pervitin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukowski moves away from the strike by Pervitin.
Pervitin with a jab.
Pervitin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bukowski digs a good body shot into Pervitin's ribs.
Bukowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bukowski throws a shot to the body.
Bukowski tests Pervitin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pervitin.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Pervitin is just out of range.
Bukowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Pervitin misses.
Pervitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bukowski takes a swing at Pervitin's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski jabs Pervitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Pervitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Pervitin misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Pervitin does no damage.
Pervitin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukowski takes a swing at Pervitin's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bukowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pervitin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pervitin throws a push kick but Bukowski slaps the foot to one side.
Bukowski throws a looping overhand right but Pervitin ducks down to avoid it.
Bukowski with a jab.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pervitin misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Pervitin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Pervitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pervitin takes one to the chin there.#T4#
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!
Pervitin fails with the takedown.
Pervitin throws a nice looking combination but Bukowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pervitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Pervitin tries to land a leg kick but Bukowski saw it coming and moves away.
Bukowski connects with a crisp jab.
Pervitin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bukowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Pervitin's head.
Bukowski lands a head shot.
Pervitin lands a leg kick that knocks Bukowski off balance momentarily.
Pervitin misses with a leg kick.
Bukowski punishes Pervitin's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pervitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Pervitin's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukowski slips a jab from Pervitin.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pervitin throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bukowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pervitin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pervitin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bukowski 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!
Charles Bukowski 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: DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Boss throws a leg kick
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Boss throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bukowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bukowski scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Bukowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boss defends it well.
Bukowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boss 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 Bukowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bukowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bukowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boss missing with a left hand there. Bukowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boss scores with a sloppy right hand. Bukowski should have avoided that one. #T1#
Bukowski moves out of range as Boss strikes.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Boss misses with an uppercut. Bukowski saw that one coming.
Bukowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukowski moves away.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Boss throws a front kick aimed at Bukowski's knee but Bukowski avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Bukowski misses.
Boss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bukowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Bukowski misses with a left hand
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Bukowski feints and as Boss raises his hands in defense, Bukowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Bukowski trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Bukowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bukowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boss wants to stand but Bukowski is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boss misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Boss loads up on a big right hand but Bukowski slips the punch.
Boss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boss tries to land a front kick but Bukowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boss misses with a hook to the body
and Bukowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boss looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Boss wants to land a leg kick but Bukowski is out of range.
Bukowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boss.
Boss lands a jab to the nose.
Boss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bukowski has time to react.#T4#
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Bukowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bukowski counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
Boss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Boss finds it's target.
Boss throws a lazy head kick
and Bukowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
Bukowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss walks into a stiff left hand from Bukowski.#ROC2#Boss is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagel Boss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski throws out a counter right but Boss avoids it with no problem.
Boss looks to land a body kick but Bukowski moved away.
Bukowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boss.
Boss misses with an uppercut. Bukowski saw that one coming.
Boss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Boss misses the jab.
Bukowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski slips a jab and a cross from Boss.
Bukowski throws out a counter right but Boss avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Bagel Boss's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Bukowski pounces like a tiger and cracks Boss with a vicious hook! Boss is down but not out! Bukowski follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Bukowski!
A very excited looking Charles Bukowski 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: DC 85
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Laszlo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laszlo 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.#CL#
Laszlo gets tackled into the cage by Bukowski. Bukowski maintains the clinch.
Laszlo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bukowski to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Laszlo pulls Bukowski into guard. #SUB2#
Laszlo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bukowski defends it easily.
Laszlo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukowski landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Laszlo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bukowski passes into side control.
Laszlo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bukowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Laszlo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo is staying active underneath Bukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukowski slips a nice elbow through Laszlo's hands, connecting with Laszlo's forehead.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo tries to get to full guard but Bukowski has control of the leg.
Laszlo missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laszlo's head.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Laszlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
Bukowski content to control rather than advance.
Laszlo is trying to maintain the position but Bukowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Laszlo looking for submissions off his back.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Laszlo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Bukowski drops an elbow to the side of Laszlo's head. #ROC#Laszlo is rocked!#SUB2#
Laszlo actively working from the bottom here.
Laszlo is still in real trouble! Can Bukowski finish him?
Bukowski scores with a big shot! Laszlo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Laszlo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!
A very excited looking Charles Bukowski 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.
Jason Laszlo spoke after the fight, saying 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'.

Event: DC 71 Fredricks vs Drake
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Porter misses.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Porter to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porter.
Porter tries to bum rush Bukowski with a series of wild strikes but Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukowski walks into a straight right hand from Porter.
Porter dips to his left and cracks Bukowski with an uppercut!
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski moves out of range as Porter strikes.
Porter lands the left hand.
Bukowski misses with a double jab.
A jab from Bukowski finds it's way through Porter's defenses.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
Porter walks into a jab.
Bukowski throws a good cross that connects.
Porter connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porter moves away.
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bukowski cracks Porter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bukowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Porter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Porter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bukowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bukowski misses the jab.
Bukowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Bukowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porter's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bukowski thows an elbow strike that misses. Porter gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Bukowski doesn't seem too bothered but Porter quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Bukowski is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Bukowski really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay Porter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jay Porter thanked Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Bukowski misses with a body punch
and Maharajah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that Maharajah avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Bukowski both land. Nice combination.
Maharajah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Maharajah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Bukowski - just one landing.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maharajah.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maharajah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Maharajah looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Maharajah misses with a hook
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maharajah. Maharajah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maharajah lands with an uppercut that bounces Bukowski off the cage and back into range.
Bukowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maharajah misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Maharajah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maharajah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Maharajah looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Maharajah 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. #CL2#
Maharajah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maharajah has a couple of punches blocked by Bukowski. #BC#
Bukowski breaks from the clinch.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Maharajah's body.
Bukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Maharajah gets caught flat footed, as Bukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Maharajah keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maharajah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maharajah has his foot on Bukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bukowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bukowski postures up and lands a big shot to Maharajah's brow.
Maharajah looking for a sweep. Not yet Maharajah, not yet. #SUB2#
Maharajah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bukowski lands a couple of digs.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
Maharajah is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maharajah is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up. #SUB2#
Maharajah has his foot on Bukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bukowski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maharajah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bukowski with a nice head shot there.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Maharajah keeps moving.
Bukowski cracks Maharajah with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Maharajah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bukowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maharajah is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up. #SUB2#
Maharajah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bukowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bukowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bukowski cracks Maharajah with a solid left hand.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maharajah working for a triangle but Bukowski defends it easily.
Bukowski works over Maharajah with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Maharajah looking to control.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski cracks Maharajah with a solid left hand.
Maharajah is pulling down on Bukowski's head to control his posture.
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maharajah's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bukowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maharajah's head.
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bukowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maharajah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bukowski winds up and cracks Maharajah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maharajah can do to turn this around?
Maharajah trying to control but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski prevents Maharajah from improving his position.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski lands strikes from half guard.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maharajah wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maharajah actively working from the bottom here.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions off his back.
Maharajah is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bukowski trying to mount his opponent but Maharajah defends it.
Maharajah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maharajah is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maharajah avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Bukowski.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Maharajah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Maharajah's temple. #SUB2#
Maharajah actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions off his back.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski working Maharajah over with strikes. #SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Maharajah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maharajah tries to roll over but Bukowski keeps him under control.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bukowski working over Maharajah with some ground and pound. Maharajah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Bukowski there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski is pressing down on Maharajah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maharajah is holding on for now.
Maharajah trying to control from the bottom.
Maharajah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bukowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maharajah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bukowski lands a nice short elbow.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski lands strikes from half guard.
Maharajah is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maharajah avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maharajah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Maharajah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bukowski pulls his head out easily.
Maharajah has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Maharajah's temple.
Maharajah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Maharajah has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maharajah is refusing to be controlled, as Bukowski sits in half guard.
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maharajah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Maharajah is pressing down on Bukowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Maharajah is trying to keep Bukowski in close.
Maharajah has momentary wrist control but Bukowski slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Maharajah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bukowski stands up over Maharajah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski moves out of range as Maharajah throws a body kick.
Maharajah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski lands an overhand right.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maharajah was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Maharajah tries a head kick but it misses.
Maharajah shoots in for a takedown but Bukowski shows good takedown defense.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maharajah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maharajah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bukowski circles away.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Maharajah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bukowski lands with a cross.
Maharajah throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Maharajah blocks the leg kick.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Maharajah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maharajah wants to land a leg kick but Bukowski is out of range.
Bukowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maharajah backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maharajah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Maharajah misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Maharajah has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski connects with a looping right hand.
Bukowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maharajah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick from Maharajah misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maharajah enables Bukowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maharajah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maharajah trying to keep a closed guard but Bukowski is proving a slippery customer.
Maharajah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bukowski's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bukowski has his foot on Maharajah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maharajah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bukowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maharajah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maharajah lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Maharajah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bukowski wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Maharajah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bukowski is pressing down on Maharajah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bukowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maharajah's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maharajah looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
Bukowski is in close to Maharajah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Maharajah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukowski is in close to Maharajah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osiris Maharajah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Maharajah is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bukowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Maharajah has switched to an armbar! Bukowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Osiris Maharajah!

Event: DMMA 198 Otori vs Adeoluwa
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Kiryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiryu but Kiryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiryu misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiryu misses its target.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bukowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski works Kiryu's body with a nice hook.
Kiryu dodges the punch combination from Bukowski.
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiryu with a body shot.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.#T1#
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
Bukowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Bukowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiryu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukowski loads up on a big right hand but Kiryu slips the punch.
Bukowski throws a jab when Kiryu was well out of range.
Kiryu takes a swing at Bukowski's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski works Kiryu's body with a nice hook.
Kiryu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Bukowski finds it's target.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a combination
and Kiryu counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Bukowski finds it's target.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kiryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Kiryu avoids them all with ease.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bukowski cracks Kiryu with an open hand slap.
Bukowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kiryu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiryu.
Kiryu lands with an overhand left.
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Kiryu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukowski lands a body shot. #T3#
Kiryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kiryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiryu 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 Bukowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bukowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kiryu counters with a thumping low kick.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiryu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiryu cracks Bukowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Bukowski. #TD2#
Bukowski feints and as Kiryu raises his hands in defense, Bukowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiryu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiryu pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Kiryu blocks nicely.
Kiryu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Bukowski throws an elbow that misses. Kiryu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bukowski's guard. Nice move by Kiryu!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
That's time! Kiryu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kiryu avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiryu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski throws a hook to the side of Kiryu's head but Kiryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Kiryu tried to counter with a leg kick but Bukowski avoided it.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kiryu under the eye.
Bukowski shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski throws a nice looking combination but Kiryu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kazuma Kiryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Kiryu throws a series of punches but Bukowski avoids them all with ease.
Kiryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
It looked like Kiryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bukowski misses with a jab to the body
and Kiryu counters with a nice body shot.
Bukowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiryu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiryu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiryu throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Kiryu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and Kiryu counters with a three punch combo that has Bukowski backing up. Bukowski nods at Kiryu to acknowledge the strikes.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiryu as he avoids it easily.
Kiryu is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Bukowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukowski works Kiryu's body with a nice hook.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kiryu.
Kiryu looks for the body kick but Bukowski saw that one coming.
Bukowski fails with the takedown
and Kiryu counters with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Kiryu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Kiryu's belly button to the back.
Kiryu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Kiryu sprawls well.
And Kiryu counters with a quick kick to the body but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski throws a right hand that misses
and Kiryu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Kazuma Kiryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiryu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bukowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiryu sprawls well. He's pushed Bukowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bukowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bukowski scores with the left hand. Kiryu knows he should have avoided that one.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiryu.
Kiryu scores with a nice body kick.
Bukowski is breathing heavily.
Bukowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kiryu.#T4#
Bukowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bukowski slips under a jab from Kiryu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiryu tries to sprawl out of it but Bukowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiryu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
Kiryu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiryu.
Kiryu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Kiryu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bukowski's knee momentarily.
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 Kazuma Kiryu 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiryu misses the target.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Bukowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bukowski with a poor takedown
and Kiryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Kiryu lands a left and a right that send Bukowski crashing to the mat, dazed. Kiryu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice uppercut lands for Bukowski. That snapped Kiryu's head back.
Bukowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiryu.
A quick step to the side and Kiryu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kiryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiryu tries to land a front kick but Bukowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kiryu.
Bukowski misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiryu.
Kiryu tries to bum rush Bukowski with a series of wild strikes but Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kiryu walks into a stiff left hand from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the body
and Kiryu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bukowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kiryu checks it well.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Kiryu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bukowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiryu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazuma Kiryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiryu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bukowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiryu.
Bukowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Kiryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Bukowski lands.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Kiryu counters with a three punch combo that has Bukowski backing up. Bukowski nods at Kiryu to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiryu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Kiryu circles away easily
letting Kiryu counter with a right hand. #ROC#Bukowski is rocked!
Kiryu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukowski.
Kiryu avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski moves away from the strike by Kiryu.
Kiryu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bukowski on the side of the head.
Bukowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiryu finish him?
Kiryu checks a leg kick nicely.
Bukowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Kiryu blocks a jab.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Bukowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiryu defends well and Bukowski ends up having to push Kiryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiryu counters with a straight right hand.
Kiryu avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiryu.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Kiryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiryu tries to avoid it but Bukowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiryu to the ground. Kiryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Kiryu swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski tests Kiryu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiryu jabs Bukowski right on the nose. Bukowski blinks but takes it well.
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!
Kiryu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.
Bukowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiryu is just out of range.
Kiryu scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kiryu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiryu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA May the 4th be with You
Date: May 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bukowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Show sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Show is doing well to control the position and prevent Bukowski from advancing to side control.
The Show gets full guard.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Show pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
The Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski is working The Show over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
The Show not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Show working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bukowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Bukowski postures up.
The Show wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The Show looking to control.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Show looking for a sweep. Not yet The Show, not yet.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Show 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.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Show controls Bukowski momentarily but Bukowski frees himself. #T2#
The Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Show has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Show working a defensive guard here.
The Show preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski postures up in The Show's guard and throws a big left but The Show blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Show is on top in guard. #REVB#
The Show throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Bukowski trying to control the position.
The Show stopping the sweep attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Show preventing the sweep.
The Show with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Show throwing strikes but missing.
The Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Show won't allow Bukowski to sweep him here.
The Show throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
The Show got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bukowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Show has managed to get both his arms back between Bukowski's legs - danger averted.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Show landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Bukowski controls The Show momentarily but The Show frees himself.
The Show is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski looking to control.
Bukowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Show postures up in Bukowski's guard and throws a big left but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Show counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
Bukowski cracks The Show with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from The Show misses.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
The Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski throws a right hand that The Show ducks under and follows up with a left that The Show also avoids with ease.
The Show wants to counter with a clinch but Bukowski pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
The Show blocks a jab.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Show can do to turn this around?
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Show, as that shot connected. #T1#
The Show scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randy The Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Bukowski.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Bukowski fails to land the takedown.
The Show on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#The Show is rocked!
A punch combination from The Show misses.
The Show throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
The Show avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Show appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Show misses with a hook
and Bukowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Show connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukowski misses with a combination
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
The Show throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukowski takes one to the chin there.
Randy The Show seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Show counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
The Show slips a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
Bukowski misses with an uppercut
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Bukowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Show!
The Show sneaks back into half guard.
The Show trying to control from the bottom.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Show is looking for a sweep. Bukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
The Show keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Show trying to control from the bottom.
The Show is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Show keeps working.
The Show trying to control here.
The Show is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski throwing shots but The Show is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy The Show will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. The Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Show looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and The Show counters with a left to the body.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and The Show connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Show avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski misses with a straight right.
The Show throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bukowski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Show throws out the jab.
The Show throws a shot from downtown. Bukowski moves away and avoids it.
Bukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Bukowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Show swivels and escapes.
The Show is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bukowski.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Show circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Bukowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukowski slips a jab from The Show.
The Show steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
The Show uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski misses the jab.#T2#
Bukowski misses with a combination
and The Show counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski misses with a double jab
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. The Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Show connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukowski tests The Show's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Bukowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bukowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Show struggling a bit here.#T3#
Bukowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Show is looking to reverse the position.
The Show is trying to control Bukowski's posture but Bukowski avoids it.
Bukowski cracks The Show with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Show is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Show keeps trying to improve his position.
Bukowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bukowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The Show is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Show gets back to half guard.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Show is still in real trouble! Can Bukowski finish him?#T4#
The Show manages to get to full guard.
The Show seems to have recovered his senses.
The Show wants to sweep but no luck.
The Show preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
The Show is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Show works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Show looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bukowski lands a couple of digs.
The Show managing to control the position.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.

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 Charles Bukowski.
I think Bukowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!
Randy The Show was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will not define me!'.

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Kuti slips under a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuti tries to bum rush Bukowski with a series of wild strikes but Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Kuti manages to avoid it.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuti circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuti.
Kuti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Bukowski does no damage.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuti lands a nice hook to Bukowski's body. Bukowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti cracks a nice hook into Bukowski's ribs.
Kuti moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Kuti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with an uppercut. Kuti saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Bukowski moves away and avoids it.
Bukowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski lands a jab.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti throws a series of punches but Bukowski avoids them all with ease.
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Kuti throws a jab when Bukowski was well out of range.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Bukowski throws a right hand that Kuti ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuti also avoids with ease.
Bukowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuti.
Bukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Fela Kuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
As Kuti backs away, Bukowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukowski lunges at Kuti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuti's hand.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Kuti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Kuti misses with a hook
and Bukowski counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 170 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Distefano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bukowski can pounce on him.
Distefano misses with a straight left.
Bukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Distefano misses its intended target.
Distefano is looking to land body kicks.
Bukowski throws a looping overhand right but Distefano ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski swinging wildly here.
Distefano thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Bukowski swings for the body but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bukowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Distefano fakes the leg kick and cracks Bukowski in the body.
Distefano lands a jab-cross combination.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Bukowski avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Distefano staying out of range there.
Distefano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a body shot
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano looks for the body kick but Bukowski saw that one coming.
Distefano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.#KD2#
Distefano drops Bukowski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bukowski looks back up at him and smiles so Distefano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Bukowski has been cut.
Bukowski misses with a looping right.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Distefano is looking to clinch but Bukowski is avoiding it.
Distefano throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bukowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Distefano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukowski is thwarting Distefano's attempts to control the position.
Distefano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Distefano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Distefano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a head shot. Distefano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Distefano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Distefano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Distefano blocks nicely.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Distefano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Distefano keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bukowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Distefano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Bukowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bukowski throws a right hand that Distefano ducks under and follows up with a left that Distefano also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Distefano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distefano misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Distefano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Distefano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Distefano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Distefano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bukowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Distefano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.#T1#
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Distefano has time to react.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bukowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Distefano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bukowski somewhat.#CL2#
Distefano clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Bukowski lands an uppercut.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukowski is trying to push Distefano away but Distefano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bukowski gets control of Distefano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bukowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Distefano preventing the sweep.
Bukowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Distefano preventing the sweep.
Distefano controlling from the top position. #T3#
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Distefano momentarily.
Bukowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Bukowski throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Distefano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bukowski! Distefano lets Bukowski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Distefano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Bukowski.
Distefano is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Bukowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Distefano works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Distefano has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Bukowski'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Distefano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Distefano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Distefano wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Eric Distefano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Distefano avoids it really well and circles away.
Distefano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano closes the distance but Bukowski moves to the side
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Distefano doesn't seem bothered though.
Distefano lands with a slapping head kick.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters circling a little - Distefano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Distefano is looking to clinch. #TD#
Bukowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Distefano to the mat! Distefano manages to get full guard. #T2#
Bukowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bukowski throws a strike but Distefano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Distefano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bukowski is trying to keep Distefano in close.
Bukowski 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.
Eric Distefano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski wants to hit a sweep here but Distefano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bukowski there!
Bukowski is looking to improve his position but Distefano isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Distefano controlling from mount.
Bukowski tries to reverse the position but Distefano maintains control.
Bukowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bukowski wants to get back to full guard.
Bukowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #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.#SUB#
Bukowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski tries to roll over but Distefano keeps him under control.
Bukowski controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski trying to control from the bottom.

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 Charles Bukowski.
I think Distefano 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 165 OMalley vs Pinkman
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Bukowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body. Stephens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bukowski lands with a shot to the body.
Bukowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stephens on the side of the head.
Bukowski lands with a good body shot.
Bukowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bukowski throws a big shot that misses.
Stephens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bukowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stephens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukowski thinking.
Bukowski slips under a jab from Stephens.
Bukowski cracks a nice hook into Stephens's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski lands a head shot.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stephens cracks Bukowski with a good jab.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Bukowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bukowski misses with the combination.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukowski swinging wildly here.
It looked like Stephens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stephens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bukowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stephens parries the strikes from Bukowski easily there. Bukowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stephens to escape.
Bukowski landing strikes. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bukowski lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bukowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bukowski wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy.
Bukowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bukowski cracks Stephens with a big elbow.
Stephens is not content to let Bukowski control the position. #T3#
Bukowski working away.#ES#
Stephens throws Bukowski to one side and escapes!
Bukowski with a nice calf kick.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stephens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bukowski! But no joy.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Stephens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bukowski has time to react.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski connects with a body shot.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has Bukowski backing up. Bukowski nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stephens pinned against the cage. Stephens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stephens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Bukowski misses.
Bukowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Bukowski.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Bukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bukowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Bukowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bukowski misses the jab.
Bukowski throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Bukowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephens missing with a left hand there. Bukowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukowski throws a front kick aimed at Stephens's knee but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Bukowski avoids them all with ease.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukowski.
Stephens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Bukowski moves out of range.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Stephens gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage.
Lee Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bukowski cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski misses with a double jab #CL#
and Stephens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to pull guard but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Bukowski goes for a takedown attempt but Stephens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Bukowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stephens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stephens blocks a low kick nicely.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Bukowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Bukowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Stephens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bukowski lands with a good body shot.
Bukowski throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Bukowski with that takedown attempt.
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
Stephens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Stephens's body.
Bukowski lands with a right hand. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bukowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bukowski.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Bukowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bukowski shoots and misses
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Bukowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Stephens misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Stephens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bukowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stephens slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Bukowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bukowski backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bukowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephens did well to prevent Bukowski getting side control.

Stephens kicks off Bukowski and gets 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!
Bukowski jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
Lee Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.#T1#
Bukowski jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bukowski throws a series of strikes that have Stephens backpedaling. #T2#
Stephens lands with a shot to the body.
Bukowski misses with a hook.
Bukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stephens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Bukowski lands.
Bukowski throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bukowski misses with a leg kick
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Stephens throws a series of strikes that have Bukowski backpedaling. #T3#
Bukowski lands with a straight right. Stephens didn't see that one coming.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski misses with a straight right.
Bukowski misses with a wild combination.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Bukowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bukowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stephens walks into a jab.#TD2#
Bukowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bukowski is in Stephens's guard.
Bukowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukowski advances to half guard.
Bukowski is looking to take a break and control but Stephens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bukowski throws a strike but Stephens avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Stephens is pulling down on Bukowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Bukowski, at least for the moment.
Bukowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski. #ES#
Stephens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Charles Bukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephens staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Bukowski.
I've got Bukowski 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Bukowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brown trying his best to control but Bukowski has mounted him.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Bukowski breaks from Brown's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Bukowski.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Bukowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bukowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brown hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bukowski lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown is in a horrible position here. Bukowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bukowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bukowski raining down shots from the mount!
Brown tries to reverse the position but Bukowski maintains control.#T1#
Bukowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown wants to hold on but Bukowski pushes him away.
Bukowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bukowski trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to hold on but Bukowski pushes him away.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Brown is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bukowski 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.#T2#
Bukowski controlling his opponent.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Bukowski maintains control.
Bukowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bukowski trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown regains half guard.
Bukowski is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bukowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown tries to roll over but Bukowski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Bukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukowski tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown gets full guard.#SUB#
Brown has his foot on Bukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bukowski works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
Bukowski works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Bukowski stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bukowski defends it easily.
Bukowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bukowski looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Bukowski lands a jab.#TD2#
Bukowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet here but Bukowski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brown's back.
Bukowski is punishing Brown with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bukowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bukowski is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape. #ES#
Brown is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way 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!
Bukowski takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leroy Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Bukowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bukowski throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Bukowski.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Bukowski jabs at Brown's body.
Bukowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Bukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown moves away from the strike by Bukowski. #TD2#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown wants to control but Bukowski postures up.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bukowski won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown 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#
Brown prevents Bukowski from improving his position.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Bukowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bukowski tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bukowski is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Bukowski keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Bukowski gets full guard.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 Leroy Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leroy Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Bukowski with an uppercut!
Bukowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Bukowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bukowski is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bukowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Bukowski is controlling him well. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown trying to hold on to Bukowski's head to control him but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski prevents Brown from improving his position.
Bukowski trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away. #T2#
Bukowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown is pressing down on Bukowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bukowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES#
Brown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bukowski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bukowski lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown lands a head kick. Bukowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Bukowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Bukowski wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Bukowski.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Bukowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Bukowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Bukowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a hook but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
A head kick misses from Brown. #TD2#
Brown gets caught napping as Bukowski dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bukowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Bukowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bukowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bukowski wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.

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 Leroy Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 150 Championship Chaos
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bukowski's sensitive parts.
Bukowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Bukowski misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Cabrera counters by moving into the clinch.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bukowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrera after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Bukowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bukowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabrera, which made it look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bukowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukowski's elbow.
Bukowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bukowski misses with some punches. #BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski slips a jab from Cabrera.
Bukowski ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrera.
Cabrera tests Bukowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cabrera gets caught flat footed, as Bukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Bukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Cabrera's legs - danger averted.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Bukowski tries to pass.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bukowski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera is pushing down on Bukowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bukowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bukowski is trying to control but can't.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Bukowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cabrera cracks Bukowski with a good jab.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera misses with the combination.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bukowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
As Cabrera looks to move away, Bukowski throws a big counter combo but Cabrera just gets out of the way.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Cabrera sprawls well.
Cabrera feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Cabrera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Cabrera clinches with his opponent.
Bukowski is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Bukowski is trying to pull guard but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Bukowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bukowski down. #CL2#
Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bukowski, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Bukowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabrera.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
A short left from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Bukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cabrera has Bukowski up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Bukowski checks a leg kick.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Bukowski slips a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bukowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bukowski misses with a double jab.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Bukowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Bukowski tries to avoid it.
A jab from Cabrera does it's job there.
Hendrix Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Cabrera circles away easily
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Bukowski 's knee.
Bukowski shoots for a takedown but Cabrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukowski. That did some damage!
Bukowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Bukowski moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.#T4#
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt - Cabrera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cabrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Bukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera works over Bukowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Cabrera swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Bukowski's head back.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Bukowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Bukowski seems unphased.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukowski. That did some damage!
Bukowski is looking to wear down Cabrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bukowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera digs a good body shot into Bukowski's ribs.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Cabrera lands with an overhand left.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.#T1#
Bukowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bukowski scrambles back to his feet.
Cabrera with a jab.
Cabrera jabs Bukowski right on the nose. Bukowski blinks but takes it well.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Cabrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Bukowski's head.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukowski.
Bukowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bukowski's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Cabrera. #T2#
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Bukowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bukowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabrera swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera with a hook.
Cabrera leaves Bukowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bukowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bukowski jabs at Cabrera's body.
Bukowski swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bukowski blocks a body shot from Cabrera.
Bukowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Bukowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabrera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera stuffs the takedown.
Cabrera cracks Bukowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Bukowski moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits. #TD#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cabrera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cabrera gets back to half guard.
Bukowski prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Cabrera has his hands on Bukowski's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cabrera 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Gutsu is looking to clinch but Bukowski is avoiding it.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Bukowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gutsu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Gutsu looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
Gutsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Gutsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bukowski defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski 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.
Bukowski is in close to Gutsu's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutsu is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gutsu stands and throws Bukowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gutsu in side control, throwing shots but Bukowski defends.
The ground and pound from Gutsu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bukowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bukowski prevents Gutsu from moving into mount. #SUB#
Gutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bukowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gutsu is looking to take a break and control but Bukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bukowski is looking to reverse the position.
Gutsu trying to control the position but Bukowski is working away.
Bukowski tries to bench press Gutsu off him but Gutsu keeps the position.
Bukowski can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bukowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Bukowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gutsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gutsu tries to advance to mount but Bukowski denies him. #SUB#
Gutsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gutsu swings around for an armbar but Bukowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gutsu's guard.#SUB#
Gutsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gutsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Bukowski is in close to Gutsu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gutsu is trying to keep Bukowski in close.
Bukowski won't allow Gutsu to sweep him here.
Bukowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gutsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gutsu avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Gutsu misses its intended target.
Bukowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gutsu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bukowski swings for the body but Gutsu moves out of range.
Gutsu looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
Bukowski scores with a jab. Gutsu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gutsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bukowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gutsu's knee momentarily.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Gutsu avoids them all with ease.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Bukowski connects with a jab.
Gutsu drops his hands momentarily and Bukowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski jabs Gutsu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gutsu misses with a right hand
and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Bukowski cracks Gutsu with a good jab.
A jab from Bukowski does it's job there.#CL#
Gutsu has closed the distance and engaged Bukowski in a clinch. #T1#
Gutsu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Gutsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bukowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutsu blocks a body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutsu controls his hands.
Gutsu has Bukowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bukowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bukowski lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Bukowski jumps into guard, dragging Gutsu to the mat. #SUB2#
Bukowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Gutsu from controlling successfully.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Gutsu from controlling successfully.
Gutsu preventing the sweep.
Gutsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Bukowski is trying to control the position but Gutsu postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukowski tests Gutsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Gutsu moves into the clinch.
Gutsu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bukowski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bukowski gets through Gutsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gutsu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Gutsu wants a takedown.
Bukowski tries to work over Gutsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bukowski is looking for a takedown.
Gutsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Bukowski has hold of one of Gutsu's legs. Gutsu is fighting the takedown attempt but Bukowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gutsu has an active guard here but Bukowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Bukowski controlling the action here. #T4#
Gutsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gutsu.
Bukowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bukowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gutsu's guard.
Gutsu trying to hold on to Bukowski's head to control him but Bukowski postures up.
Gutsu gets full guard.
Bukowski controlling from the top position.
Bukowski cracks Gutsu with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gutsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gutsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Bukowski fails to land the takedown.
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body. Gutsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Bukowski misses.
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Bukowski.
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukowski lands a really nice looking cross but Gutsu seems unphased.
Gutsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutsu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Bukowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
A little jabbing left from Bukowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gee Gutsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutsu throws a lazy head kick
letting Bukowski counter with a right hand.
Bukowski lands a body shot. #TD#
Gutsu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bukowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bukowski is looking to regain half guard here but Gutsu keeps moving and retains side control.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Gutsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bukowski, who protects the arm well.
Bukowski is not content to let Gutsu control the position.
Bukowski regains half guard.#T2#
Gutsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bukowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gutsu prevents Bukowski from improving his position.
Bukowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Gutsu from advancing position.
Gutsu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Bukowski tries to improve his position but Gutsu has taken his back! Gutsu has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bukowski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gutsu pushes Bukowski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gee Gutsu!

Event: DMMA 134 Assndrop vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Bukowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bukowski showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Polus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Polus is controlling Bukowski's posture.#SUB2#
Polus working for a triangle but Bukowski defends it easily.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Polus's head.
Polus wants to improve his position but instead Bukowski has moved into half guard.
Polus is doing well to control the position and prevent Bukowski from advancing to side control.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bukowski lands a nice short elbow.
Polus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukowski is working away from the top position though.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Polus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polus controlling the position well.
Polus is looking to improve his position.
Polus is staying active underneath Bukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukowski controlling the pace.
Polus is looking for a sweep. Bukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Polus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Polus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Polus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Polus controls Bukowski momentarily but Bukowski frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Polus! But no joy.#T3#
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bukowski scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski lands a head shot.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Bukowski cracks Polus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Polus moves out of range.
Bukowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Bukowski motions for Polus to come forward. Bukowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski misses with a leg kick
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski jabs at Polus's body.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski has his takedown stuffed
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Polus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polus sprawls well. Polus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Polus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
That's time! Bukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bukowski with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Polus counter with a right hand.
Bukowski fails with the takedown
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polus sprawls well. Polus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polus moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Polus throws out a counter right but Bukowski avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the body
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Polus! But no joy.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukowski.
Bukowski connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Polus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Polus unleashes a big counter combination but Bukowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Charles Bukowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukowski misses with a right hand
enabling Polus to counter with a crisp jab.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Polus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski connects with a body shot.
Bukowski with a nice cross.#T2#
Bukowski misses with a body punch
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Polus as he avoids it easily.
Polus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Polus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polus.
Bukowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raminus Polus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski goes for a double leg but Polus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Polus continues to drive forward.
Polus digs a right hand underneath Bukowski's ribcage. Bukowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Bukowski controls the action. #BC2#
Polus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bukowski misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Polus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bukowski.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Polus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Bukowski fails with the takedown
and Polus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polus avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Polus counters with a crisp right that sends Bukowski to the canvas! Polus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raminus Polus!
A relieved looking Raminus Polus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Bukowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiryu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Bukowski misses.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.
Kiryu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu blocks a jab.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Bukowski.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiryu sprawls well. Kiryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukowski gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bukowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Kiryu is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiryu won't allow Bukowski to pass to mount.
Bukowski misses with a head shot. Kiryu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kiryu pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
Kiryu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bukowski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kiryu 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. #T2##SUB2#
Bukowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kiryu 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 Bukowski.
Bukowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bukowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kiryu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bukowski desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Bukowski wants to sweep but Kiryu has passed to side control!
Bukowski struggling a bit here.
Bukowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Kiryu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kiryu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bukowski is trying to improve his position.
Bukowski struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Bukowski struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Bukowski 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#
Kiryu slips a jab and a cross from Bukowski.
Kiryu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Bukowski finds it's target.
Bukowski checks the leg kick.
Bukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bukowski misses with a left hand
and Kiryu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiryu swinging wildly here.
Bukowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Bukowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kiryu's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Bukowski trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiryu controlling Bukowski's posture.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiryu is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
Bukowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage.
Kiryu is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski dips to his left and cracks Kiryu with an uppercut!
Bukowski feints and then cracks Kiryu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiryu down.
Kiryu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bukowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiryu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Kiryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Bukowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiryu is fending him off so far but Bukowski persists. Nope, Kiryu circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Kiryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body. Kiryu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiryu connects with the punch.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiryu.
Kiryu throws a wild body kick that Bukowski sees coming a mile off.
Kiryu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kiryu catches Bukowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiryu missing with a left hand there. Bukowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiryu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bukowski misses with the combination. #T4#
Bukowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kiryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu connects with a body shot.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiryu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiryu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukowski.
Kazuma Kiryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bukowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiryu sprawls well. He's pushed Bukowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bukowski misses the target.
Bukowski looks to land a combination but Kiryu avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiryu.
Bukowski lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Bukowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bukowski lands a jab to Kiryu's midsection.
Bukowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bukowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiryu is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Bukowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiryu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kiryu controls the position for a moment.
Kiryu regains half guard, as Bukowski was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski looks to land a strike but Kiryu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kiryu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kiryu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
Kiryu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukowski distracts Kiryu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Kiryu keeps moving.
Kiryu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiryu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bukowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Bukowski is out of range.
A combination from Bukowski does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Kiryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiryu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bukowski avoids the body shot from Kiryu. #T3#
Bukowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bukowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiryu, which made it look bad.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kiryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiryu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kiryu. That's going to slow Bukowski down.
Bukowski shoots in but Kiryu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazuma Kiryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bukowski wants to slow Kiryu down by chopping away at his legs.
Bukowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiryu defends well and Bukowski ends up having to push Kiryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bukowski shoots in for a double leg but Kiryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Bukowski there.#T4#
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Kazuma Kiryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiryu tried to counter with a leg kick but Bukowski avoided it.
Bukowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Kiryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bukowski misses.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Kiryu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bukowski checks a leg kick.
Kiryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukowski throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Kiryu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiryu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Kiryu.
Bukowski throws a looping overhand right but Kiryu ducks down to avoid it.
Kazuma Kiryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Bukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Bukowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bukowski 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 115 Kaupens v Thermometer
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Doomsday shoots in but Bukowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bukowski throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Doomsday pushes Bukowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukowski wants a takedown.
Bukowski tries to pull guard but Doomsday holds him up against the cage and eventually Bukowski drops back down to his feet.
Bukowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski jumps guard but Doomsday turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. 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.
Bukowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday landing knees to the body.
Bukowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Doomsday shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doomsday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doomsday prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Doomsday lands a right hand. #BC#
Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doomsday has a takedown stuffed.
Doomsday misses with a series of wild punches.
Bukowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doomsday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bukowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday tries to clinch up
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A low kick lands for Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a high kick!
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Bukowski.
Doomsday tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukowski throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Doomsday moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bukowski breaks from the clinch.
Doomsday looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doomsday moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD2#
Doomsday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bukowski to the mat! Bukowski manages to get full guard.
Doomsday wants to get up but he can't break Bukowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Bukowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bukowski keeping full guard, as Doomsday tries to pass.
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from Bukowski.
Doomsday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bukowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doomsday trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bukowski working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bukowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bukowski showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Doomsday is trying to stand back up but Bukowski is controlling him
Doomsday tries to roll over but Bukowski keeps him under control.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Doomsday, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doomsday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doomsday wants to get back to his feet.
Doomsday wants to improve his position but Bukowski is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Doomsday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Doomsday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Doomsday.#TD2#
Doomsday looking to score a takedown here. Bukowski is defending well but Doomsday drives through and ends up in Bukowski's guard.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Doomsday postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Doomsday decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doomsday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Doomsday throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Charles Bukowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday throws a head kick but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doomsday's head.
Nice takedown defense from Bukowski. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt. #CL2#
Doomsday forces Bukowski back against the cage and clinches.
Bukowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doomsday gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doomsday swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doomsday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Bukowski manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Doomsday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Bukowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doomsday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Doomsday's temple.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Doomsday's temple.
Bukowski working over Doomsday with some ground and pound. Doomsday looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Doomsday is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Doomsday's temple.
Doomsday is still in real trouble! Can Bukowski finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bukowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Doomsday, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Bukowski lands a big elbow - Doomsday is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bukowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 107 Pinks vs Kersikov
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Muromets wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Muromets tries to sprawl out of it but Bukowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muromets manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Muromets misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Muromets does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muromets misses with a kick to the body.
Bukowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches up with Muromets, looking for a takedown. Bukowski pushes Muromets against the cage but Muromets circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muromets throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets with a nice calf kick.
Muromets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muromets now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Muromets was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Muromets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bukowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bukowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muromets.
A bone on bone clash there as Muromets blocks the leg kick.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muromets as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Muromets throws a wild body kick that Bukowski sees coming a mile off.
Muromets moves in looking to clinch but Bukowski pushes him off.#TD#
Bukowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Muromets's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muromets is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Muromets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukowski is keeping the position for now.
Bukowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bukowski is working hard here to advance position.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Muromets from controlling successfully.
Bukowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muromets manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Muromets avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muromets has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Muromets's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Muromets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bukowski stands up over Muromets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muromets bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bukowski's guard. #REVB#
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Muromets from controlling successfully.
Muromets controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bukowski holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet.
Muromets 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.
Bukowski wants to sweep here but Muromets controlling him for the moment.
Muromets is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski 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.
Bukowski is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski 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#
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Muromets slips under a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a nice hook to Muromets's body. Muromets takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muromets keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Muromets on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bukowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muromets thinks about the counter body kick.
Bukowski swinging wildly here. #T1#
Bukowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muromets's waist but Muromets gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bukowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski misses with an uppercut
and Muromets counters with a thumping low kick.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muromets.
Muromets looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Muromets counters with a leg kick.
Muromets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muromets makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Muromets avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Muromets lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bukowski doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muromets as he avoids it easily.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muromets was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Muromets rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski looks to land a combination but Muromets avoids it well.
Bukowski misses the jab.
Muromets wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muromets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muromets follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muromets! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muromets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Bukowski dips to his left and cracks Muromets with an uppercut!
Bukowski swings for the body but Muromets moves out of range.
Bukowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muromets sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bukowski somewhat.
Bukowski lands with a right hand.
Bukowski misses with a two punch combination.
Ilya Muromets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muromets was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.#T4#
Muromets avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Muromets appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muromets counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Muromets is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muromets! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Bukowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muromets takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muromets displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukowski throws out the jab.
Muromets swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bukowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muromets. Muromets circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muromets was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Muromets tries to counter with a clinch but Bukowski shakes him off and moves away.
Bukowski lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Bukowski shoots and misses
and Muromets counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukowski swings for the body but Muromets moves out of range.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muromets can do to turn this around?
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt - Muromets sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muromets wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Muromets fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bukowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Muromets throws a head punch that misses.
Muromets missing with knees to the body.
Bukowski lands a right hand.
Bukowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bukowski misses with a body punch. #T1#
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muromets lands with a right to the head.
Muromets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bukowski is defending well for now.
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bukowski fails to land.
Muromets throws a head punch that misses.
Bukowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muromets prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muromets.
Bukowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muromets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Muromets.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukowski.
Bukowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muromets lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muromets lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muromets scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Muromets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muromets can't find room to land a body shot as Bukowski controls the action.
Muromets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muromets throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Bukowski has picked Muromets up - he's going for a ride! Bukowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muromets makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muromets.
Muromets working a defensive guard here.
Ilya Muromets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski postures up and lands a big shot to Muromets's brow.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bukowski throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Muromets controls Bukowski momentarily but Bukowski frees himself.
Bukowski wants to pass the guard but Muromets is keeping the position.
Muromets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
Muromets not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bukowski stands up over Muromets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bukowski stands up over Muromets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muromets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bukowski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Muromets showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Muromets controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bukowski 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.
Bukowski working a defensive guard but Muromets passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilya Muromets.
I think Bukowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 99: Barboza vs Tyler
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Satake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Satake with the inside leg kick.
Satake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Bukowski blocks the leg kick.
Bukowski is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Satake.
Satake scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Bukowski.
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches up with Satake, looking for a takedown. Bukowski pushes Satake against the cage but Satake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Satake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Satake gets caught napping as Bukowski dives in and scores a takedown. Satake manages to retain guard.

Satake has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bukowski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bukowski tries to work over Satake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Satake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bukowski.
Satake blocking some punches.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Bukowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bukowski.
Satake stops a takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski tries a body shot but Satake blocks it.
Bukowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Satake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bukowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Satake.
Bukowski prevents Satake from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Satake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Satake lands with a cross.
Satake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Satake misses with a straight right.
Satake 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.
Bukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Satake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bukowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satake manages to avoid it.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bukowski is defended easily by Satake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bukowski's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satake looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Masa Satake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satake is looking to score with low kicks.
Satake is looking to slow Bukowski down with leg kicks.
Bukowski avoids the body shot from Satake.
Bukowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bukowski lands a head shot.#T3#
Satake lands a right hook to the body.
Satake slips a straight right by Bukowski.
Satake sizes up Bukowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Satake cracks Bukowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Satake thuds a left hand into Bukowski's body.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Satake is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bukowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Satake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bukowski has time to react.
Bukowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bukowski throws a lazy right hand but Satake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Bukowski.
Bukowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Satake misses with an uppercut
and Bukowski counters with a left and a right that stings Satake.
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satake.
A little jabbing left from Satake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Satake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Satake misses
and Bukowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Satake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satake.
Bukowski is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Satake dominated that round.
That's time! Bukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bukowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Satake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Satake.
Bukowski looks to land a left hand but Satake moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski backing away here, and Satake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by Bukowski.
Bukowski moves out of range as Satake throws a body kick.
Satake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bukowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Satake lands a really nice looking cross but Bukowski seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Satake.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and Satake counters with a thumping low kick.
Satake misses with an uppercut.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satake.
Satake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Satake loads up on a big right hand but Bukowski slips the punch.
Satake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bukowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Satake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Satake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bukowski's knee momentarily.
Masa Satake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Satake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukowski moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Bukowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Bukowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Satake works the jab nicely.
Satake stuffs the takedown attempt from Bukowski. Bukowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Satake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Satake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bukowski under the eye.
Bukowski tries to clinch but Satake is having none of it.
Bukowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Satake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukowski misses with a double jab.
Satake with a hook.
Satake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Bukowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Satake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Satake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Bukowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bukowski postures up in Satake's guard and throws a big left but Satake blocks it.
Satake can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bukowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bukowski is keen to just control but Satake is a slippery customer.
Satake keeping hold of Bukowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Satake keeps working. #T4#
Satake is trying to maintain the position but Bukowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Bukowski working over Satake with some ground and pound. Satake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Satake is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Satake is looking for a sweep. Bukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Satake defending well though.
Satake is looking for a sweep. Bukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Satake dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Satake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Satake throws a right hand that misses
and Bukowski counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Satake is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Satake throws a right hand that misses
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Satake is still on wobbly legs! Can Bukowski finish him?#TD#
Bukowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bukowski working the head with strikes.
Satake tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Satake 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Satake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukowski.
Bukowski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Satake is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bukowski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Satake from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bukowski! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 93: Johnson vs Kiryu
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Bukowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bukowski blocks the body kick.
Riddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riddle looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Bukowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Bukowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Riddle's guard.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riddle's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski lands a couple of digs.
Bukowski works over Riddle with some ground and pound from guard.
Bukowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Riddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Riddle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bukowski defends well.
Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet.
Bukowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Riddle wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Riddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bukowski defends it easily.#SUB2#
Riddle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bukowski 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 Riddle.
Bukowski is working Riddle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bukowski scores with punches from side control.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Riddle regains half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bukowski lands a nice short elbow.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Riddle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riddle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riddle taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski is trying to control. Riddle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bukowski working Riddle over with strikes.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bukowski is looking to take a break and control but Riddle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Riddle's temple. #T3#
Bukowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Bukowski there.
Riddle manages to get to full guard.
Bukowski with a nice head shot there.
Bukowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bukowski cracks Riddle with a solid left hand.
Bukowski stopping the sweep attempt from Riddle.
Bukowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Bukowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddle keeps working.
Riddle is looking to reverse the position.
Bukowski working the body and head with strikes.
Riddle is looking for a sweep.
Bukowski scoring with punches and elbows.
Bukowski lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bukowski is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bukowski scores with a jab to the head.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
Riddle shoots in for a double leg but Bukowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bukowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riddle's head.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Riddle moves out of range.
Bukowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bukowski is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Bukowski.
Riddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riddle wants to land a leg kick but Bukowski is out of range.
Riddle scores with the left hand. Bukowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski avoids a kick to the body.
Bukowski attempts a counter takedown but Riddle avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Bukowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riddle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riddle sneaks back into half guard.
Riddle trying to control but Bukowski postures up. #T1#
Bukowski wants to take a breather but Riddle is having none of it.
Riddle gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Riddle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Riddle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bukowski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bukowski is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bukowski is working Riddle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Riddle has his foot on Bukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bukowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Bukowski trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Bukowski won't allow Riddle to sweep him here. #T2#
Bukowski works over Riddle with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bukowski stands up over Riddle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riddle's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bukowski cracks Riddle with a solid left hand.
Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet.
Bukowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
Bukowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riddle's head.
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bukowski won't allow Riddle to sweep him here. #T3#
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bukowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bukowski trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Riddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riddle trying to keep a closed guard but Bukowski is proving a slippery customer.
Bukowski scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Riddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bukowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bukowski's guard. #REVB#
Riddle stopping the sweep attempt from Bukowski.#T4#
Bukowski controlling the position.
Bukowski wants to sweep here but Riddle controlling him for the moment.
Bukowski is controlling Riddle's posture.
Riddle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bukowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riddle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riddle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bukowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riddle is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bukowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riddle wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski throws out a loose jab but Riddle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bukowski.
The crowd cheers as Riddle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bukowski doesn't seem phased though.
Riddle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bukowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bukowski connects with a body shot.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Riddle is just out of range.
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick and Bukowski moves out of range easily. #TD#
Bukowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bukowski lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle is looking to regain half guard here but Bukowski keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Riddle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riddle regains half guard.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Bukowski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bukowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Riddle's face.
Bukowski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Riddle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Riddle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bukowski pulls his head out easily.
Bukowski working Riddle over with strikes.
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riddle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Bukowski there.
Bukowski working Riddle over with strikes.
Riddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Riddle trying to hold on to Bukowski's head to control him but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bukowski lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski working over Riddle with some ground and pound. Riddle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Riddle is rocked!
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riddle is still in real trouble! Can Bukowski finish him?
Bukowski winds up and cracks Riddle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Riddle is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bukowski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Riddle from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bukowski! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 86: Hasselhoff vs Account
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bukowski checks a leg kick.
Le Franc 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.
Le Franc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Bukowski.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Franc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Bukowski gets a double leg takedown into Le Franc's guard.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Bukowski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Le Franc has locked up a guillotine! Le Franc's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bukowski is holding on here and Le Franc must be using up a lot of energy. Bukowski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Le Franc gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guy Le Franc!

Event: DMMA 79: Tucker vs Hasselhoff
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Bukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bukowski looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Bukowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Bukowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bukowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
Bukowski working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Bukowski.
Stephens lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Stephens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Bukowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Bukowski manages to get underhooks.
Stephens trying to control the position but instead, Bukowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephens into the cage.#T1#
Bukowski keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bukowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bukowski.
Stephens blocks a body shot from Bukowski. #TD#
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
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.
Bukowski postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving. #T2#
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stephens's head.
Bukowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Bukowski controlling from the top position.
Bukowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bukowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Stephens wants to stand up but Bukowski is controlling him.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bukowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stephens wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
Bukowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.#T4#
Bukowski throws a strike but Stephens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet.
Stephens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bukowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Bukowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bukowski is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
Bukowski 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.
Stephens is fighting to break Bukowski's control of his arms but Bukowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a looping left.
Stephens looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Lee Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Bukowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bukowski as he avoids it easily.
Bukowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.#T1#
Stephens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bukowski swivels and escapes.#KD2#
Bukowski drops Stephens with a beautiful combination! Stephens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bukowski is looking for the KO!
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bukowski digs a good hook to Stephens's body.
Bukowski throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Bukowski misses. #T2#
Stephens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephens tries to clinch but Bukowski is having none of it.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bukowski counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Stephens off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bukowski follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Stephens was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 72: Abarai vs Ekelund
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Rocksaw misses with an uppercut.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw 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.
Bukowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski misses with a straight left.
Bukowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Bukowski closes the distance and pushes Rocksaw back into the cage.
Bukowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rocksaw up against the cage.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw lands with a left to the head.
Bukowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rocksaw up against the cage.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bukowski leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Rocksaw lands a left hand.
Bukowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rocksaw breaks the clinch.
Rocksaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocksaw misses with a wild body shot.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocksaw backs up against the cage.
Rocksaw blocks a jab.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot that snaps Bukowski's head back.
Rocksaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramone Rocksaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Rocksaw's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocksaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Rocksaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski digs a good hook to Rocksaw's body. #T3#
Rocksaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukowski. Bukowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocksaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukowski. Bukowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocksaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rocksaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski tries to counter with a clinch but Rocksaw shakes him off and moves away.
Bukowski tries to clinch up.
Rocksaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Rocksaw cracks Bukowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Rocksaw tries to keep at a distance but Bukowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bukowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bukowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Bukowski controls his hands.
Bukowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bukowski blocks a body shot from Rocksaw.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksaw's elbow.
Bukowski leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Rocksaw fails to land.
Rocksaw lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocksaw.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Rocksaw blocks a body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to break the clinch but Rocksaw has him pressed against the cage.
Rocksaw throws a head punch that misses.
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 Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rocksaw bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rocksaw staying out of range there.
Rocksaw fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bukowski just manages to avoid it.
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body. Rocksaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski misses with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocksaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw throws a right hand that misses
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocksaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Bukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Bukowski misses with the combination.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocksaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rocksaw throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Rocksaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocksaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocksaw throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bukowski swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rocksaw thows a leg kick but Bukowski checks it
and Bukowski counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Rocksaw sends Bukowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rocksaw is motioning to the referee to let Bukowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the 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!
Bukowski throws a shot from downtown. Rocksaw moves away and avoids it.
Bukowski slips a straight right by Rocksaw.#T3#
Rocksaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Bukowski darts in and clinches Rocksaw up against the cage.
Rocksaw gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksaw's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukowski's elbow. #BC#
Rocksaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukowski misses with a double jab
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Rocksaw.#T4#
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksaw is just out of range.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Bukowski connects with a looping right hand.
Rocksaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski moves out of range as Rocksaw strikes.
Donk. Rocksaw catches Bukowski right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocksaw slips under a jab.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramone Rocksaw dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksaw.
A countering left hand to the body from Bukowski misses.
Bukowski misses with a two punch combination.
Rocksaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukowski swings for the body but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Rocksaw throws a wild body kick that Bukowski sees coming a mile off.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Rocksaw looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Rocksaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Bukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocksaw counters with a nice body kick.
Bukowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Bukowski moves forwards but Rocksaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Rocksaw.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocksaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukowski scores with the left hand. Rocksaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramone Rocksaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rocksaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rocksaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukowski can do to turn this around?
Rocksaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bukowski's hands.
Bukowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocksaw scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Bukowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski is controlling the pace.
Rocksaw is staying active underneath Bukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rocksaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bukowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rocksaw defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bukowski is trying to control. Rocksaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Rocksaw dodges it nicely.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocksaw tries to roll over but Bukowski keeps him under control.
Rocksaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukowski. #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.
Bukowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rocksaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukowski wants to free his trapped foot but Rocksaw is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocksaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocksaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocksaw.
Bukowski unleashes a big counter combination but Rocksaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukowski moves away.
Bukowski wants to counter with a clinch but Rocksaw pushes him away.
Charles Bukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Bukowski misses.

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 Ramone Rocksaw.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocksaw, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramone Rocksaw!
Ramone Rocksaw looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Always gonna KO this guy'.

Event: DMMA 64: Abarai vs Otori
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski wants to counter with a clinch but One pushes him away.
A punch combination from Bukowski misses.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from One.
A nice combination there by Bukowski. #CUT2#It looks like Panda One has been cut.
One scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panda One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski tries to move into range but One moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bukowski slips a jab from One.
One throws a sloppy body shot
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
One misses with a lunging right hand
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Bukowski lands a big right hand that sends One crashing to the mat! Bukowski stays standing though and waves One back to his feet!#ROC2#One is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski drops One with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bukowski follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Kuti 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.
Kuti lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kuti to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski slips a jab from Kuti.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti throws a nice looking combination but Bukowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuti throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Kuti misses. #T1#
Bukowski walks into a stiff left hand from Kuti.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuti stuns Bukowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuti lands with a hook. Bukowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Bukowski misses its target.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuti throws out the jab.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski lands a nice hook to Kuti's body. Kuti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Bukowski walks into a straight right hand from Kuti.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Kuti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bukowski doesn't seem phased though.
Bukowski takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a jab.
Kuti looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Bukowski is looking for a counter combo.
Kuti swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Kuti misses.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti lands a glancing blow to the side of Bukowski's head.#T3#
Kuti works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Kuti throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
It looked like Bukowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Kuti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bukowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Kuti manages to avoid it.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Kuti thuds his right hand into Bukowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukowski counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Bukowski to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Kuti lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
It looked like Bukowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuti lands with an overhand left.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bukowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bukowski takes one to the chin there.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Bukowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bukowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukowski momentarily.
Kuti slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fela Kuti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski slips a jab from Kuti.
Bukowski tries to clinch but Kuti is having none of it.
Bukowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Bukowski slips a straight right by Kuti.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukowski's head.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuti misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely.
Bukowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bukowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Kuti lunges at Bukowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukowski's hand. #T2#
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuti sprawls and moves away.
Kuti connects with the punch.
Kuti scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a good body shot.
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kuti.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Bukowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bukowski stays in close to Kuti's body and controls the position.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuti's head.
Bukowski trying to control but Kuti is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Bukowski works over Kuti with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bukowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Bukowski's shoulder, as Bukowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bukowski misses its target.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti connects with a body shot.
Bukowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuti with a jab.#T1#
Kuti looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuti sprawls and moves away.
Kuti lands a really nice looking cross but Bukowski seems unphased.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukowski.
Bukowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Kuti avoids them all with ease.
Kuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bukowski in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski dodges the punch combination from Kuti.
A punch lands to the side of Bukowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
A lazy left from Kuti finds it's target.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuti pinned against the cage. Kuti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Bukowski. Those never looked like landing.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt - Kuti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuti lunges at Bukowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukowski's hand.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukowski dodges the punch combination from Kuti.
Bukowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Bukowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fela Kuti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuti 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 48: Kamenev vs Nansen
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Bukowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doomsday throws a lazy head kick
and Bukowski counters with a straight right hand.
Bukowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doomsday.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.#CL#
Doomsday takes the fight into the clinch.
Doomsday looking to throw knees to the head but Bukowski is blocking nicely.
Bukowski tries a body shot but Doomsday blocks it.
Bukowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bukowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doomsday.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday working Bukowski over with knees to the body.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukowski avoids it.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Bukowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Bukowski lands a takedown into guard.
Bukowski trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Bukowski won't allow Doomsday to get back to his feet.
Bukowski won't allow Doomsday to sweep him here.
Bukowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doomsday wants to stand and escape but Bukowski is having none of it.
Bukowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bukowski throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Doomsday wants to slow Bukowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Doomsday throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Doomsday clinches.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bukowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Bukowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski lands with a left to the head.
Doomsday working Bukowski over with knees to the body.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski has Doomsday pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doomsday manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doomsday obliges.
Doomsday putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bukowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bukowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doomsday seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bukowski can turn it around.
Bukowski looks winded!#T3#
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
Doomsday scores with a knee to the head.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Doomsday is pressed up against the cage. Bukowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doomsday down to the mat. Doomsday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Doomsday moves into the clinch.
Bukowski taking a breather.
Bukowski tries to work over Doomsday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bukowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Bukowski avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukowski avoids it.
Doomsday looking to throw knees to the head but Bukowski is blocking nicely.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bukowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
Bukowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bukowski is defending well for now.#T4#
Bukowski has Doomsday pressed against the cage.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Bukowski blocks it.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bukowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bukowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bukowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Doomsday controls his hands.
Doomsday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bukowski looking for a takedown.
Thanos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Doomsday with a knee to the head.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Doomsday dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Doomsday takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doomsday obliges.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Bukowski blocks with his arms.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bukowski trying to control the position but instead, Doomsday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bukowski into the cage.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
Bukowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski can't get the takedown.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bukowski effectively controlling the action here.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukowski.
Nice body punch from Bukowski - that landed with a thud. #T1#
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
Bukowski is trying to break the clinch but Doomsday is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Doomsday.
Bukowski is breathing heavily.
Doomsday landing knees to the body.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bukowski is working for takedown but Doomsday is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bukowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bukowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doomsday is keeping busy.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukowski avoids it.
Bukowski avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Bukowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Bukowski gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Doomsday pushes Bukowski 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!
That kick from Doomsday tenderised Bukowski's leg. Bukowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doomsday misses with the body kick
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doomsday tries a head kick but it misses.
Doomsday is looking to clinch.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut. Bukowski saw that one coming.
Doomsday tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doomsday closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bukowski counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Doomsday tries to clinch but Bukowski is having none of it.
Doomsday throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Doomsday drives through and clinches with Bukowski against the cage.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Bukowski looking to stall.
Doomsday scores a nice knee to the body.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Bukowski blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Bukowski.
Bukowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukowski presses Doomsday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Bukowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Bukowski stalling in the clinch.
Bukowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Doomsday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bukowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Bukowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doomsday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukowski can do to turn this around?
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bukowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Bukowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Doomsday dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Doomsday moves into range and clinches up with Bukowski.
Thanos Doomsday has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bukowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doomsday throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doomsday fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski blocks a head kick by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a leg kick
and Bukowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doomsday wants to clinch.#T1#
Doomsday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Bukowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
Bukowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doomsday swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doomsday moves to clinch but Bukowski breaks away
and Bukowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bukowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday fakes the leg kick and cracks Bukowski in the body.
Doomsday misses with a head kick.
Bukowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL#
Bukowski gets tackled into the cage by Doomsday. Doomsday maintains the clinch.
Bukowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Bukowski stalling the fight.
Bukowski is pushing Doomsday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bukowski is looking for a takedown.
Bukowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Come on Bukowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bukowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Doomsday gets an underhook and turns Bukowski into the cage.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body.
Bukowski is trying to stall. #T3#
Bukowski looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charles Bukowski.
Doomsday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doomsday throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Bukowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bukowski.

Doomsday pushes Bukowski off and gets back to his feet.
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thanos Doomsday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doomsday throws a wild body kick that Bukowski sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Doomsday's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doomsday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bukowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Doomsday is looking to clinch but Bukowski is avoiding it.
Bukowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doomsday defends it well.#T4#
Doomsday throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches.
Bukowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski looking to stall. #BC2#
Bukowski breaks the clinch.
Doomsday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Doomsday backs off Bukowski throws a huge counter combo but Doomsday manages to avoid it all.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doomsday throws a push kick but Bukowski slaps the foot to one side.
Doomsday misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Bukowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Doomsday wants to stand up but Bukowski is controlling him.

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 Thanos Doomsday.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doomsday, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Doomsday!
Thanos Doomsday gave a mention to The MMA Tycoon Private Bank (40%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 39: Hussein vs Kontiainen
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Diego stalks Bukowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bukowski's face. Bukowski staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Bukowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diego tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bukowski is in Diego's guard.

Diego manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Diego is trying to push Bukowski away but Bukowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bukowski lands a body punch.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Bukowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diego prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage.
Bukowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bukowski stalling in the clinch.
Diego blocks a body shot from Bukowski. #BC#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.#T1#
Bukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego connects with a right hand. Bukowski shakes it off.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bukowski's hands.
Bukowski misses with a wild combination.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Bukowski saw that one coming.
Bukowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Bukowski moves away and avoids it.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bukowski tries to clinch up.
Bukowski sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego slips a straight right by Bukowski.
Diego scores with a hook.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Good work by Bukowski as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Bukowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Bukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Bukowski with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bukowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diego wants to control but Bukowski postures up.
Diego managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bukowski.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Bukowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diego is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Bukowski with the ground and pound but Diego regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bukowski throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diego manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diego wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bukowski is able to avoid easily.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Bukowski's ribs.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Bukowski throws a right hand that Diego ducks under and follows up with a left that Diego also avoids with ease.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bukowski at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Bukowski moves his leg out of the way.
Bukowski feints the counter takedown.
Bukowski walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Bukowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Diego cracks Bukowski with a good jab.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukowski can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Bukowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bukowski takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego tries to work over Bukowski's front leg with a kick but Bukowski checks it.
Bukowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bukowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Bukowski misses with a body shot
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego avoids the body shot from Bukowski. #T2#
Jab from Diego.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Bukowski counters with a shoot takedown. Diego fights it but they end up in guard.
Diego 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.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Diego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bukowski managing to control the position.
Bukowski is trying to keep Diego in close. #T3##SU#
Diego decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bukowski fails with the takedown.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
Bukowski takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Bukowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Bukowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Bukowski swinging wildly here.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diego misses with a body shot
and Bukowski counters with a straight right hand.
Diego with a hook.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukowski moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bukowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Bukowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diego on his heels. He'll look to pass Diego's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Diego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Bukowski as he connects with a hook.
Bukowski takes one to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##CL2#
Bukowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego pushes Bukowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego tries to break the clinch but Bukowski is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bukowski breaks from the clinch.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Bukowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bukowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Bukowski cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Diego cracks Bukowski with an open hand slap.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Diego with a nice cross.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.#T3#
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bukowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Bukowski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Bukowski counters with a straight right hand.
Diego slips a straight right by Bukowski.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Bukowski is out of range.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Sam Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego scores with the left hand. Bukowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Bukowski gets a clinch.
Bukowski misses with a body punch. #T4#
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bukowski.
Diego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bukowski.
Diego gets underhooks to prevent Bukowski's takedown attempt.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Bukowski's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Charles Bukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
Sam Diego took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 29: Luciano vs Amida
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Mack takes one on the button.
Mack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Bukowski moves into the clinch.
Bukowski has Mack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Bukowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank.
Bukowski tries to work over Mack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukowski.
A short uppercut from Mack.
Mack wants to get back to striking at distance but Bukowski won't allow it.
Mack gets underhooks to prevent Bukowski's takedown attempt. #TD#
Bukowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mack is trying to keep an underhook but Bukowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski with the ground and pound but Mack uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bukowski postures up in Mack's guard and throws a big left but Mack blocks it. #T1#
Mack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mack has momentary wrist control but Bukowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Bukowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mack being controlled here, momentarily.
Bukowski being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Mack has wrist control.
Mack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski 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.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bukowski moves away from the strike by Mack.
Bukowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Mack misses with a lunging right hand
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Mack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mack with a jab.
Mack misses with a body kick.
Bukowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mack throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Bukowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Mack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski cracks Mack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mack throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack looks to throw the jab but Bukowski is out of range.
Bukowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Mack misses. #T4#
Mack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bukowski lands with a shot to the body.
Mack swings widly with a right hand
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mack lands with a nice body punch.
Bukowski moves in looking to clinch but Mack pushes him off.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Bukowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mack manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bukowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bukowski cracks Mack with a solid left hand.
Bukowski pushing down on Mack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mack to regain full guard.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
Mack 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.
Bukowski moves in looking to clinch but Mack pushes him off.
Mack throws a good cross that connects.
Mack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kole Mack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
Mack raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mack misses with a looping left.
Mack misses with a double jab.
Bukowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Bukowski clinches up with Mack and pushes him back against the cage.
Bukowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski just leaning against Mack, taking a breather.
Bukowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bukowski stalling the fight.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bukowski blocks an uppercut.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Bukowski digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank.
Bukowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
Bukowski looking to stall.
Bukowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Mack is trying to force a seperation but Bukowski has the dominant position.
Bukowski looking for a takedown.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Bukowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack. #BC2#
Mack breaks from the clinch. #T2#
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Mack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Bukowski there.
Bukowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mack wants to clinch.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Mack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bukowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bukowski counters with a left to the 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!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mack enables Bukowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Mack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Bukowski wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Bukowski controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bukowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukowski trying to control the position here.
Bukowski working a defensive guard but Mack manages to pass into side control anyway. #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.
Bukowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bukowski is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack happy to just control the position for now.
Bukowski is looking for a sweep.
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 Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bukowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bukowski, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Bukowski finds it's target.
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mack doesn't seem bothered though.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Mack misses its intended target.
Bukowski moves out of range of the body kick from Mack.
Bukowski misses with a looping left.
Bukowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bukowski scores with the left hand. Mack knows he should have avoided that one.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Mack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mack.
Mack throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kole Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mack throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukowski misses with the combination.
Mack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bukowski is out of range and Mack settles back down.
Bukowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kole Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mack's corner calls for a 1-2. Mack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Mack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Mack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
Bukowski avoids the head kick by Mack.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Mack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Mack keeps the fight on the outside.
Mack misses with a looping right.#T3#
Bukowski tries to bum rush Mack with a series of wild strikes but Mack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mack lands with a right hand.
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Bukowski connects with a body shot.
Bukowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Bukowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski jabs at Mack's body.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Mack throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Mack coming out on top.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukowski has his takedown stuffed
letting Mack counter with a right hand.
Bukowski wants to clinch.#KD2#
Mack cracks Bukowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mack has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bukowski to stand back up!
Mack throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
It looked like Bukowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mack.
Bukowski throws a jab when Mack was well out of range.
Mack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mack lands with a right hand.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Charles Bukowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bukowski with a hook.

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 Charles Bukowski.
Well Bukowski 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 20: Tucker vs Pinks
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski dodges the punch combination from McCain .
Bukowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bukowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski takes a swing at McCain 's ribcage but misses.
McCain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Bukowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCain quickly recovers to half guard.
Bukowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bukowski prevents McCain from standing back up.
Bukowski trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
McCain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bukowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCain 's head. #T1#
Bukowski thows a huge punch but McCain dodges it nicely.
McCain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES2#
McCain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McCain looks to throw the jab but Bukowski is out of range.
Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain .
McCain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bukowski throws a jab when McCain was well out of range.
A jab lands there for McCain .
Lucas McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bukowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain misses with a looping right.
Bukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCain .
A telegraphed right hand from Bukowski misses the target.
Bukowski moves out of range as McCain strikes.
A swing and a miss from McCain .
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bukowski has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain . Bukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCain lands a jab to the head.
Bukowski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McCain 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain misses with a low kick. #T3#
Bukowski swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain .
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain 's corner calls for a 1-2. McCain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.
McCain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCain lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bukowski swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bukowski circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Bukowski misses its target.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Bukowski checks the leg kick.
McCain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown but McCain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
McCain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bukowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.
McCain misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by McCain . Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain throws a leg kick but Bukowski moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bukowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bukowski.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
A left lands for McCain .
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bukowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCain enables Bukowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCain can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing.
Bukowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it. #T1#
Bukowski throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCain won't allow Bukowski to sweep him here.
Bukowski managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bukowski is working an open guard so McCain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain . Bukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain misses with a double jab. #TD#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCain napping and manages to drive through into side control!

McCain throws Bukowski to one side and escapes!#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!
Bukowski takes a swing at McCain 's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCain avoids it really well and circles away.
McCain digs a good hook to Bukowski's body.
Bukowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukowski thinking.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
Bukowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukowski throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McCain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bukowski lands the left hand.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCain .#T3#
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCain eats them both and turns towards Bukowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCain counters with a left to the body.
McCain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski tries to bum rush McCain with a series of wild strikes but McCain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCain with a nice cross.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain is looking to score with low kicks.
Bukowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCain throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range. #T4#
Bukowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCain misses with a body shot.
Bukowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCain 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bukowski under the eye.
McCain swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
A cross from McCain lands.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain .
Bukowski lands with a good body shot.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but McCain sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCain scores with a jab.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCain sprawls and moves away.
McCain works Bukowski's body with a nice hook.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
Bukowski loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
McCain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bukowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCain circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from McCain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCain takes a swing at Bukowski's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but McCain moves out of range.
McCain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bukowski is looking to wear down McCain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain misses with a body shot.
Bukowski thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Bukowski instigates a clinch.
McCain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCain .#T1#
McCain takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bukowski - that landed with a thud.
Bukowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
McCain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
McCain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bukowski.
Bukowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body.
Bukowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCain is keeping busy.
A short left from McCain . #BC2#
McCain 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukowski blocks a leg kick.
Bukowski throws an overhand right that lands on McCain 's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Bukowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bukowski's sensitive parts.
McCain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Bukowski blocks the leg kick.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukowski takes a swing at McCain 's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Bukowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Bukowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain .
McCain throws a wild body kick that Bukowski sees coming a mile off.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukowski cracks McCain with an open hand slap.#T3#
Bukowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCain .
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCain lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bukowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCain defending well though.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bukowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bukowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCain pushes Bukowski off looking to stand but Bukowski dives back in and keeps control.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCain 's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski throwing shots but McCain is blocking nicely.
McCain has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bukowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bukowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Charles Bukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard.

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 Charles Bukowski.
I think McCain 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain !
A very excited looking Lucas McCain 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: DMMA 14: Rocksaw v Andrianakis
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Bukowski misses the jab.
Jab by Bukowski.#CUT2#It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Bukowski misses with a hook.
Four drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bukowski sprawls and moves away.
Bukowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bukowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukowski takes a swing at Four's ribcage but misses.
Four tries to counter with a takedown but Bukowski is quick to defend against it.
Four has a takedown stuffed.
Four fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bukowski avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Bukowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.
Four feinted with a counter takedown.
Four misses with a takedown attempt - Bukowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Four shoots in looking for a takedown. Bukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Four keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bukowski cracks Four with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Four closes the distance and clinches.
Bukowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Four tries to pull guard but Bukowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Four drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Four's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bukowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Four.
Four tries to stall but Bukowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.#T2#
Four prevents a body shot from Bukowski.
Four letting Bukowski take a breather here.
Four blocks a body shot from Bukowski. #TD2#
Bukowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bukowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Four is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.
Bukowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Four is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Bukowski is keen to just control but Four is a slippery customer.#T3#
Bukowski controlling the pace. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Four gets back to full guard.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bukowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bukowski trying to control but Four is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Four is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Four looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
Bukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukowski passes Four's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
That's time! Four's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Four shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bukowski as he avoids it easily.
Four shoots in looking for a takedown. Bukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Four keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Four fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bukowski sprawls well initially but Four persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Four is controlling well. #SUB#
Four is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four passes to full mount!
Bukowski is working to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Four jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bukowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bukowski and Four has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bukowski stops Four from passing to mount. #SUB#
Four is trying to get an arm triangle but Bukowski is defending well.
Bukowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Four off and has taken his back!
Four is trying to remain composed but Bukowski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Four manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bukowski's guard. Nice work there by Four.
Four stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Bukowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Four drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bukowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bukowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bukowski! #REVB#
Four is looking to reverse the position.
Bukowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Four is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bukowski tries to advance to mount but Four denies him.
Four regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Four regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bukowski advances position into side control!
Four is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Four is looking to reverse the position.
Bukowski is putting a hurting on Four here, landing some big shots from side control.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Four keeps working.
Bukowski gets to mount! Four was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Bukowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Bukowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Bukowski prevents Four from getting the reversal.
Four is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Four hang on?
Four is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panda Four'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski throws a right and a left that Four avoids nicely.
Bukowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Four shoots and misses
and Bukowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Four uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.
Four fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Four wants to clinch but Bukowski slips to the side
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Four does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four shoots in but no luck this time.
As Four backs off Bukowski throws a huge counter combo but Four manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski scores with a nice strike.
Bukowski sizes up Four with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Four looks to clinch
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Four will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Bukowski lands a really nice looking cross but Four seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Bukowski.
Bukowski takes a swing at Four's ribcage but misses.
Four changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bukowski tries to avoid it but Four manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bukowski to the ground. Bukowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Four has Bukowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Four tries to pull guard but Bukowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Four drops back down to his feet.
Four jumps guard but Bukowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Bukowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bukowski.
Four just leaning against Bukowski, taking a breather.
Bukowski pushes Four back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Four has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bukowski uses from the top position.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Four looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bukowski passes Four's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bukowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Four does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski is looking to take a break and control but Four is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Four actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bukowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Four defending well though.
Four keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukowski is trying to control. Four wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Bukowski is keen to just control but Four is a slippery customer.
Four avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukowski. #SUB#
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Four wants to improve his position but Bukowski is controlling well.
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Panda Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski uses his free foot to push down on Four's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Four.
Charles Bukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Four is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bukowski 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!

Event: DMMA 5: Nadadora vs Khufu
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Mack throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukowski.
Mack throws a lazy uppercut
and Bukowski counters with a nice body shot.
Bukowski swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
Mack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mack pushes Bukowski 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!
Bukowski throws a hook to the side of Mack's head but Mack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mack throws a poor cross that misses
and Bukowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mack thinking.
Bukowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bukowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mack throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Bukowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bukowski slips a straight right by Mack.
Bukowski works Mack's body with a nice hook.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Mack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mack misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bukowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski slips a straight right by Mack.#TD#
Bukowski dives in and scores a takedown into Mack's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Bukowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bukowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Mack has wrist control.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Bukowski is working hard here to advance position.
Bukowski trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bukowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bukowski is looking to advance position but Mack has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bukowski is looking to improve his position but Mack isn't that keen on the idea.
Bukowski tries to control Mack's body but Mack pushes him off. Bukowski squirms to his side and now Mack has his back!
Bukowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bukowski is really stuck here.
Mack is trying to stick to Bukowski's back but Bukowski is turning into Mack. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mack's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bukowski.
Bukowski controlling from the top position.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Bukowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bukowski trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Bukowski is in close to Mack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Bukowski cracks Mack with a solid left hand.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukowski looking to pass the guard.
Bukowski 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.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Mack misses.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski works Mack's body with a nice hook.
Charles Bukowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
Bukowski punishes Mack's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Mack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Mack throws a jab when Bukowski was well out of range.
Mack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mack throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bukowski counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Mack misses.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Bukowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mack misses with a wild body shot.
Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that Mack avoids nicely.
Kole Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mack 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.
Bukowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mack throws a right hand that misses
and Bukowski counters with a series of strikes. Mack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukowski stuns Mack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Mack sprawls well.
A nice side step and Mack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut lands for Mack. That snapped Bukowski's head back.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mack.#T2#
Bukowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mack at a distance.
Mack misses with a hook.#TD#
Bukowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mack is trying to defend but Bukowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mack gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Mack being controlled here, momentarily.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Bukowski is fighting to break Mack's control of his arms but Mack is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bukowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing.
Mack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Bukowski moves out of range easily.
Mack looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Kole Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski fails with the takedown.
Mack throws a counter combo.#T4#
Mack throws a combination that misses
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukowski throws a nice looking combination but Mack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mack misses with an uppercut. Bukowski saw that one coming.
Mack swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mack.
Bukowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt - Mack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mack throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mack throws a hook but Bukowski blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack stalks Bukowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bukowski's face. Bukowski staggers backwards, shaken.
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 Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack.
A counter left hand to the body from Bukowski misses its target.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Bukowski has been cut.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mack throws a right hand that misses
and Bukowski counters with a left to the body.
Mack misses with a hook to the body
and Bukowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bukowski scores with a jab. Mack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mack looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Bukowski.
Bukowski punishes Mack's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Mack misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski lands a jab to Mack's midsection.
Bukowski takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski slips under a jab from Mack.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mack with a hook.
Bukowski with a hook.#T1#
Mack dodges the punch combination from Bukowski.
A punch lands to the side of Mack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mack dodges the punch combination from Bukowski.
Mack throws a shot from downtown. Bukowski moves away and avoids it.
Mack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bukowski tries to counter with a takedown but Mack is quick to defend against it.
Mack throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Mack misses with a hook
and Bukowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mack misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Bukowski.
Nice jab there from Mack.
Mack takes a swing at Bukowski's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bukowski dives in and scores a takedown into Mack's guard.
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!
Bukowski looking to pass the guard.
Kole Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bukowski cracks Mack with a solid left hand.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Bukowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mack throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bukowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Bukowski wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mack misses the jab.#TD#
Bukowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mack is trying to keep Bukowski in close.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Bukowski looking to pass the guard.
Bukowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing.
Bukowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now.
Bukowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bukowski trying to pass the guard but Mack defending well.
Mack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bukowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bukowski's back!#SUB2#
Mack patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Charles Bukowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bukowski just trying to survive but Mack is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bukowski 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!

Event: CWMMA: Tucker Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Bukowski. Those never looked like landing.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bukowski sprawls well. Bukowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhikova gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt.
Bukowski with a nice cross.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the head.
Zhikova has his takedown stuffed
and Bukowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bukowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Zhikova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bukowski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bukowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhikova is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zhikova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bukowski.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Zhikova is working from the bottom.
Zhikova defending against the ground and pound.
Bukowski trying to control the position but Zhikova is working away.
Bukowski is really struggling to control Zhikova but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zhikova gets back to half guard.
Bukowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhikova trying to control from the bottom.
Zhikova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zhikova tries to get to full guard but Bukowski has control of the leg. #T2#
Zhikova keeping control of the position.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Zhikova is working from the bottom.
Zhikova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhikova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bukowski controlling from the top position.
Zhikova pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhikova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhikova is pulling down on Bukowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Bukowski, at least for the moment.
Zhikova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there. #T3#
Zhikova wants to stand but Bukowski is controlling the position.
Zhikova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
Zhikova trying to control the position here.
Zhikova can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zhikova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bukowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zhikova really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Zhikova blocking the ground and pound.
Bukowski prevents Zhikova from getting the reversal.
Zhikova regains half guard.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhikova is looking to improve his position.
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Zhikova is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhikova keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhikova is defended easily by Bukowski.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Zhikova gets a double leg takedown into Bukowski's guard.
Bukowski is trying to control the position but Zhikova postures up.
Zhikova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukowski is keeping the position for now.
Bukowski trying to control the position.
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski working a defensive guard but Zhikova passes into half guard.
Zhikova controlling the action here.
Bukowski trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Bukowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zhikova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bukowski is trying to keep Zhikova in close.
Zhikova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhikova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bukowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhikova wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Zhikova advances position into side control!
Bukowski is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Bukowski gets back to half guard.
Bukowski tries to roll over but Zhikova keeps him under control.
Zhikova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zhikova is continuing to stall.
Bukowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bukowski is trying to control but can't.
Zhikova is looking to advance position but Bukowski won't allow it.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhikova can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bukowski is in trouble now - Zhikova has advanced to mount!
Bukowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Zhikova has a good base and remains in mount.
Zhikova content just to control the position here.
Zhikova trying to control but Bukowski is having none of it.
Bukowski is controlling an arm, preventing Zhikova from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zhikova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bukowski is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Zhikova controlling the position easily from mount.
Bukowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhikova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zhikova fails to move to back control.
Bukowski tries to hold on but Zhikova postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinina Zhikova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bukowski tries to sprawl but Zhikova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zhikova is controlling the pace.
Bukowski wants to control but Zhikova is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhikova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bukowski wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Zhikova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bukowski is looking to improve his position.
Bukowski won't allow Zhikova to pass to mount.
Zhikova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zhikova prevents Bukowski from improving his position.
Zhikova trying to mount his opponent but Bukowski defends it.
Zhikova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zhikova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhikova passes to side control. #T2#
Bukowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Bukowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zhikova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zhikova trying to control the action but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Zhikova taking a breather here.
The adventures of Zhikova the control monster continue. Boring.
Bukowski is not content to let Zhikova control the position.
Zhikova controlling from side mount. #T3#
Zhikova trying to control the position but Bukowski is working away.
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Zhikova is looking to take a break and control but Bukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhikova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhikova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukowski keeps working.
Zhikova controlling from side mount.
Pinina Zhikova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Zhikova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski is looking to reverse the position.
Bukowski struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinina Zhikova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhikova 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CWMMA: Ike vs Fulton
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Pinks slips a straight right by Bukowski.
Pinks is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski slips a jab from Pinks.#CL2#
Bukowski clinches up with Pinks and pushes him back against the cage.
Pinks lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Pinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Pinks moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukowski throws out the jab.
Bukowski misses with the combination.
Pinks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Bukowski swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Pinks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bukowski! Pinks lets Bukowski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Charles Bukowski has been cut.
We've been told by Pinks's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinks swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinks's head.
Bukowski connects with a body shot.
Devonte Pinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Bukowski down.
Pinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukowski moves away.
Pinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bukowski 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.
Bukowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
Bukowski throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Bukowski.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinks rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Pinks.
Bukowski moves out of range as Pinks strikes.
Bukowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bukowski cracks Pinks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crack! Pinks connects with the perfect overhand right and Bukowski falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Pinks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks 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.

Event: CWMMA: Contreiras vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Aalto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Aalto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bukowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bukowski 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.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Aalto is fighting to break Bukowski's control of his arms but Bukowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
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.
Aalto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bukowski wants to sweep here but Aalto controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Bukowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aalto is aware though and is defending well.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aalto closes the distance and clinches up with Bukowski, looking for a takedown. Aalto pushes Bukowski against the cage but Bukowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.#T2#
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Bukowski lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Bukowski tries to sprawl but Aalto drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bukowski actively working from the bottom here.
Aalto is trying to control. Bukowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukowski gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Bukowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski is trying to control the position but Aalto postures up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Bukowski is trying to keep Aalto in close.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukowski working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Aalto gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aalto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aalto is keen to just control but Bukowski is a slippery customer.
Bukowski gets full guard.
Bukowski wants to control but Aalto passes easily into half guard.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Bukowski is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
Bukowski is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski trying to control here.
Aalto works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
Aalto tries to move into range but Bukowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
Antero Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bukowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Bukowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aalto.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aalto's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski stalls. #BC2#
Aalto breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aalto is fending him off so far but Bukowski persists. Nope, Aalto circles away and we're back to standing.
Aalto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.#T1#
Aalto moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Aalto wants to counter with a clinch but Bukowski pushes him away.
Aalto shoots in but Bukowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Bukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aalto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bukowski circles away.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Aalto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bukowski. #T2#
Aalto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bukowski stalling in the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Bukowski slows down the pace here.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Bukowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Aalto drops back down to his feet.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Bukowski is trying to trip Aalto. He has hold of a leg but Aalto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bukowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Bukowski passes Aalto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bukowski looks to land a strike but Aalto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aalto wants to stand up but Bukowski is controlling him.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aalto is not content to let Bukowski control the position. #T4#
Bukowski working the ground and pound.
Bukowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aalto is trying to escape the position but Bukowski is controlling the position.
Aalto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bukowski.
Aalto prevents Bukowski from moving into mount.
Aalto is looking for a sweep.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski tries to move to mount but Aalto blocks the move with his legs.
Bukowski controls the position from side control.
Bukowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Aalto wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Aalto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukowski misses with a low kick.
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aalto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bukowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Aalto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bukowski effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto jumps guard but Bukowski stands there with Aalto around his waist. Aalto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Bukowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Bukowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Bukowski has clasped his hands together around Aalto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bukowski swings around for an armbar but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bukowski's guard.
Aalto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bukowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bukowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bukowski working a defensive guard but Aalto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bukowski tries to bench press Aalto off him but Aalto keeps the position.
Bukowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bukowski wants to control but Aalto postures up.
Bukowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aalto's best efforts.
Aalto is keen to just control but Bukowski 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!
Bukowski moves into full guard. #SUB#
Bukowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aalto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aalto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Aalto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bukowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet. #SUB#
Bukowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aalto defends it easily.
Aalto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bukowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aalto has passed into half guard!
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bukowski is staying active underneath Aalto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is defending well.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Bukowski is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto throwing shots but Bukowski is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antero Aalto.
I think Bukowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charles Bukowski!

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