Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
John counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped John's head back.
John scores with a jab.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
John 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.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Sitsongrit tries to bum rush John with a series of wild strikes but John uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John with a hook.
John tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.#T1#
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
John finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
John goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped John's head back. #CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from John.
Sitsongrit works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from John.
John throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.#T2##CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Sitsongrit gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
John throws a half hearted mid kick.
John moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
John takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses John's sensitive parts.
John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
John loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#T3#
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
John finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
John checks a leg kick.
John tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from John. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from John.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
John lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
John avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
John misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as John strikes.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by John.
Sitsongrit is looking for a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from John.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but John moved away.
John takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by John.
John replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
John throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
John's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
John lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from John.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
John misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
John throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from John.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from John. #T2#
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
John has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
John ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A bone on bone clash there as John blocks the leg kick.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
John throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow John down with leg kicks.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
John on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
John scores with a kick to the midsection.
John with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
John connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A clash of legs there as John blocks the low kick.
John throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
John misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. John doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
John drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John 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.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
John avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by John as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
John moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from John.
As John backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
John tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from John.
As John backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
John connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit 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.#R3#
John misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. #CL#
Sitsongrit rushes John and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
John throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
John breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
John looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. John takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.#T1#
John scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but John manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
John steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
John throws a quick inside leg kick.
John misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
John misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by John.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John checks a leg kick.
John tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from John.
John takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
John on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but John circles away.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but John avoided it.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
John lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but John blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for John.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from John.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from John.
John lands a head kick!
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
John throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
John has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by John.
John lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by John.
Sitsongrit jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from John does no damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. John doesn't seem bothered though.
John misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from John.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit motions for John to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Surianglek Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
John connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from John.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
John throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
John connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into John's ribs.
John moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of John's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
John misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
Sitsongrit thumps John with a low kick.
Sitsongrit clobbers John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as John checks a leg kick.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
John misses the shot to the body.
John swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
John misses the jab.
John misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
John attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from John.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from John.
John swings away with a leg kick that misses.
John throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from John misses.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but John avoided it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.#T3#
John throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
John throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
John throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
John takes one to the side of the head.
John scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from John.
A nice leg kick lands there from John.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
John throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
John misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
John misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but John blocks it.
And John responds with a good body kick, but Sitsongrit manages to step out the way in time.
John throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit had his way with Chris John in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
John cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
John uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John misses with a body shot.
John slips under a jab.
John loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
John throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
A big left from John misses.
As John looks to move away, Sitsongrit throws a big counter combo but John just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
John throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Sitsongrit has John up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch but John keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
John misses with a body punch. #BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
Chris John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
John swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
John misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
John takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
John looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
John throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
John pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit cracks John with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into John's body.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on John. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks John off balance momentarily.#T4#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John throws a head kick that misses.
John moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
John takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
John ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
John tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks John with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
John just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Surianglek Sitsongrit 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: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Fleximario lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Seanoa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fleximario if he has to take too many more of those.
Fleximario with the inside leg kick.
Seanoa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Seanoa instigates a clinch.
Seanoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seanoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fleximario's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seanoa.
Seanoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleximario. #TD2#
Seanoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Seanoa is trying to keep Fleximario in close. #SUB2#
Seanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Seanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleximario defends well.
Fleximario looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Seanoa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Seanoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleximario is retaining full guard.
Seanoa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fleximario manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fleximario sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Fleximario is posturing up here but Seanoa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fleximario tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fleximario has to tap! Slick submission there by Seanoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuufo Seanoa!
Nuufo Seanoa is the new super heavyweight champion!
Nuufo Seanoa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Oyelowo doesn't manage to clinch there - Margera circles away.
Oyelowo fails to land the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Oyelowo
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera connects with a body shot.
Margera swings for the body but Oyelowo moves out of range.
Oyelowo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Margera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oyelowo 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.
Oyelowo avoids the body shot from Margera. #CL#
Margera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oyelowo is working for takedown but Margera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Margera misses with a body punch.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
Margera tries to work over Oyelowo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Oyelowo blocks it.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oyelowo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyelowo taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Margera misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Oyelowo misses with a punch to the body.
Oyelowo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Margera prevents a body shot from Oyelowo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oyelowo.
Margera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oyelowo. #TD2#
Margera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oyelowo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Margera to the mat. Margera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oyelowo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Margera managing to control the position.
Oyelowo throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Oyelowo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Margera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oyelowo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Margera distracts Oyelowo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Margera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oyelowo's head.#SUB2#
Oyelowo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Margera is aware though and is defending well.
Oyelowo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oyelowo 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera tries to roll over but Oyelowo keeps him under control.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oyelowo. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is trying to work for a kimura but Margera is defending well.
Margera gets back to full guard.
Margera pulls Oyelowo in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Margera 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.
Oyelowo throws a big right hand that misses.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
Oyelowo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oyelowo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Margera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Margera keeping full guard, as Oyelowo tries to pass.
Oyelowo preventing the sweep.
Margera is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Margera working a defensive guard here.
Oyelowo wants to pass the guard but Margera is keeping the position.
Margera is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Oyelowo moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Oyelowo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Margera did well to prevent Oyelowo getting side control.#SUB2#
Oyelowo is looking for a kimura here.
Margera trying to control here. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is looking for a kimura but Margera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oyelowo to get the leverage.
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 Boryslav Margera 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#
Oyelowo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Margera's waist but Margera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oyelowo off to one side.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Oyelowo scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Oyelowo.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Margera is looking to wear down Oyelowo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oyelowo moves out of range of the strikes.
Oyelowo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oyelowo's corner calls for a 1-2. Oyelowo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oyelowo throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
A lazy left from Oyelowo finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Margera. Beautiful body shot.
Margera throws the left hand but Oyelowo avoids the punch easily.
Margera slips under a jab.#CL#
Margera has closed the distance and engaged Oyelowo in a clinch.
Oyelowo is working Margera over against the cage.
Oyelowo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oyelowo tries to work over Margera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oyelowo misses with some punches.
Oyelowo tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Oyelowo back against the cage. #T1#
Oyelowo wants to take the fight to the mat but Margera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Margera blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Margera as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Oyelowo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oyelowo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Margera distracts Oyelowo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Margera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Margera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Margera chips away with some ground and pound.
Margera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oyelowo's head.
Oyelowo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oyelowo wants to pass the guard but Margera is keeping the position.
Margera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Margera 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.
Oyelowo throws an elbow that misses. Margera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oyelowo's guard. Nice move by Margera!#REVR#
Margera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyelowo controls Margera momentarily but Margera frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Margera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Margera distracts Oyelowo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Margera working some strikes from top position.
Margera stands up over Oyelowo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Margera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Margera chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Oyelowo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Margera defends it easily.
Margera pushes down on Oyelowo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Margera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oyelowo trying to control but Margera postures up.
Margera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Margera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oyelowo tries to get to full guard but Margera has control of the leg.
Margera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oyelowo trying to control but Margera postures up.
Margera winds up and cracks Oyelowo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Margera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Margera thows a huge punch but Oyelowo dodges it nicely.
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. Margera connects with a nice short shot to Oyelowo's temple.
Margera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oyelowo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oyelowo wants to sweep but no luck.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oyelowo can do to turn this around?
Margera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Margera won't allow Oyelowo to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Oyelowo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Margera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Margera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Margera postures up.
Margera lands a couple of elbows.
Oyelowo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Margera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Margera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oyelowo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Oyelowo looking for a guillotine here but Margera defends easily.
Margera works over Oyelowo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Oyelowo working for a triangle but Margera defends it easily.
Margera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boryslav Margera dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Oyelowo slips the punch.
Oyelowo misses with a body shot.
Oyelowo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Margera defends it nicely.
Margera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Margera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Oyelowo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Margera on his heels. He'll look to pass Margera's guard now, I'm sure.
Oyelowo trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera pulls Oyelowo in close to his closed guard and prevents Oyelowo from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo works over Margera with some ground and pound from guard.
Oyelowo trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Margera wants to sweep here but Oyelowo controlling him for the moment.
Margera controlling the position.
Oyelowo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oyelowo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Oyelowo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oyelowo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Margera is pulling down on Oyelowo's head to control his posture.
Oyelowo trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Margera controlling Oyelowo's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oyelowo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Margera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oyelowo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oyelowo scores with a decent looking hook.
Adrian Oyelowo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Margera wants to clinch up but Oyelowo keeps it at a distance.
Oyelowo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Margera finds it's way round the side to connect with Oyelowo's head.
Margera connects with a nice looking jab.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown but Margera shows good takedown defense.
Boryslav Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Oyelowo.
Oyelowo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Margera is looking to clinch but Oyelowo is avoiding it.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Oyelowo there.
Oyelowo tries to close the distance and clinch but Margera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boryslav Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oyelowo. Oyelowo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adrian Oyelowo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL2#
Oyelowo darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Boryslav Margera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oyelowo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Margera.
Oyelowo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oyelowo throws a head punch that misses.
Margera gets through Oyelowo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oyelowo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Margera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Oyelowo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Margera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Margera blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Oyelowo.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Oyelowo struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Margera landing knees to the body.
Oyelowo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oyelowo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Margera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Margera lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Margera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oyelowo is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Margera.
Margera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Margera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oyelowo wants to take the fight to the mat but Margera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Margera is leaning against Oyelowo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Oyelowo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Margera up against the cage.
Oyelowo working aggressively here.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Oyelowo takes a shot to the head.
Oyelowo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Oyelowo.
Margera lands with a light punch inside.
Margera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oyelowo misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Margera.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boryslav Margera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Margera 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Abner tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abner keeping control of the position.
Abner pushes Mesquita off looking to stand but Mesquita dives back in and keeps control.
Abner wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Abner is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well.
Abner taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Abner won't allow it. #T1#
Abner is trying to stand.
Abner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Abner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Abner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Abner has wrist control.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abner can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita. #SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Abner is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abner dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Abner wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Abner stands and steps away. Mesquita gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abner throws a leg kick but Mesquita checks it.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Abner.
Mesquita lands a nice looking body shot.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.#T4#
Abner throws a leg kick that misses.
Mesquita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abner on the side of the head.
Mesquita scores with a hook.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.
Mesquita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mesquita.

Abner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mesquita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Abner misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mesquita misses with a hook.
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner.
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abner has time to react.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Abner moved out of range nicely.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Mesquita and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Mesquita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abner 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 Mesquita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mesquita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Abner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Abner.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mesquita connects with a looping right hand.
Mesquita lands a nice shot that snaps Abner's head back.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mesquita.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Abner slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Abner with a jab.#T2#
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abner lands with a slapping head kick.
Abner staying out of range there.
Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita lands a nice hook to Abner's body. Abner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Abner gets caught flat footed, as Mesquita shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Abner is wriggling around but Mesquita manages to pass to half guard.
Abner is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abner wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Abner wants to get back to full guard.
Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abner defends it well.
Abner is looking to escape.
Abner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abner is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Mesquita stops Abner from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Abner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abner is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Abner scores with a four punch combination!
Abner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Abner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abner continues to drive forward.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
The crowd cheers as Abner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Abner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner can't do much from the bottom here.
Abner is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy. #T1#
Abner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mesquita has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Abner defends.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Abner defends.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mesquita working the head with strikes.
Abner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mesquita asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abner tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Abner dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita.
An elbow from Mesquita crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Abner!
Abner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.#SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abner is aware though and is defending well.
Abner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mesquita's guard.
Abner with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abner defends it easily.
Brayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Abner throws a strike but Mesquita rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Luan Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita stops Abner from standing up.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
Abner is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Luan Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luan Mesquita.
Well Mesquita 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luan Mesquita!

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dreth checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Dreth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dreth is in Malley's guard.

Malley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Dreth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dreth walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Malley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dreth shoots in and drives through. Malley sprawls well.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dreth. Dreth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dreth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malley checks a low kick from Dreth.
Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Malley.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Dreth shoots for a takedown but Malley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dreth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malley thows a body kick. Dreth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Dreth lands a glancing blow to the side of Malley's head.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dreth looks to clinch
and Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malley tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Malley throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dreth throws a right hand that misses
and Malley counters with a good low kick that Dreth was not able to check.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth shoots in looking for a takedown but Malley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dreth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jane Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Malley throws a leg kick that misses.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dreth looks for a takedown but Malley sprawls well.
Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Malley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malley defends it well.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malley throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Malley blocks the low kick.
Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
As Dreth backs away, Malley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Malley closes the distance and pushes Dreth back into the cage.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley pushes Dreth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth is trying to break the clinch but Malley is controlling him.#T4#
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreth controls his hands.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreth working aggressively here.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dreth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dreth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malleys head.
Dreth can't get the takedown.
Dreth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malley walks away with a smile on his face. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dreth connects with the punch.
Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Dreth gets a takedown into half guard.
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dreth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that 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.#R2#
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.
Malley throws out a leg kick but Dreth moves out of range and Malley only half commits.
Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malley wants to clinch.
Dreth dodges the punch combination from Malley.
Malley wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Malley as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but Malley moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth 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.
Malley slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Malley misses.
Malley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Dreth moves away from the strike by Malley.
Malley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malley doesn't seem bothered though.
Malley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malley lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dreth 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 Malley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dreth moves in looking to clinch but Malley pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Malley.
The fighters circling - Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dreth scores with a jab.
Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malley swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malley. That's going to slow Dreth down. #T2#
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Malley lands with a nice body punch.
Malley avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt.
Malley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth scores with a jab.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malley.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malley defends it well.
Malley scores with a jab.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Malley digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Dreth cracks Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malley looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malley tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malley is trying to defend but Dreth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Malley is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malley pushes Dreth off looking to stand but Dreth dives back in and keeps control.
Dreth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malley taking some punishment here, with Dreth in his half guard.
Malley is trying to stand back up but Dreth is controlling him #T4#
Malley is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dreth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
Dreth is trying to control. Malley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dreth.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
Dreth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malley defending well though.
Dreth wants to control but Malley is keeping him busy.
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Malley is defending well.
Dreth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dreth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreth is stalling here. Malley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dreth seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Malley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Malley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Malley.
Dreth tries to clinch up.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Malley settles back down.
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malley swivels and escapes.
Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Dreth's head back.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Dreth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Malley.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Malley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dreth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Malley.#T1#
Malley works the jab nicely.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Malley misses.
Malley tries to clinch up.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Malley connects with the punch.
Malley with a jab.
Malley takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Malley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Malley moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Malley throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth digs a good hook to Malley's body.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malley misses the shot to the body.
Malley scores with a nice strike.
Malley avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Malley cracks Dreth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dreth tries a low kick but Malley avoids it.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malley scores with a leg kick.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malley, as that shot connected.
Dreth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malley scores with a body shot.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Malley.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malley checks it well.
Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malley's waist but Malley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dreth off to one side.
Good leg kick by Malley.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dreth tries to keep at a distance but Malley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Malley pushes Dreth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Malley misses with a body punch.
Dreth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Malley.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley cracks Dreth with a nice body shot.
Dreth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreth.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Dreth lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Malley.
Malley lands with a left to the head.
Dreth keeps control of Malley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malley, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jacckson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korolev's guard.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korolev wants to control but Jacckson passes easily into half guard.
Korolev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacckson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacckson is pressing down on Korolev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Korolev is holding on for now.
Jacckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Jacckson there.
Jacckson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korolev's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacckson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacckson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacckson throwing shots but Korolev is blocking nicely.
Jacckson throwing shots but Korolev is blocking nicely. #T1#
Nice strikes from Jacckson there.
Jacckson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Korolev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Korolev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacckson. #SUB2#
Jacckson wants to work for an arm triangle but Korolev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacckson stalling away here and it's allowed Korolev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Korolev 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.
Jacckson tries to free his leg and advance position but Korolev is retaining full guard.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacckson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully.
Jacckson tries to free his leg and advance position but Korolev is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacckson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Korolev is trying to control the position but Jacckson postures up.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacckson tries to free his leg and advance position but Korolev is retaining full guard.
Jacckson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacckson is working Korolev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Korolev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Korolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jacckson lands with a good body shot.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacckson.
Jacckson lands a right hook to the body.
Jacckson throws a head kick that misses.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Jacckson off balance momentarily.
Korolev is looking to slow Jacckson down with leg kicks.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Jacckson off balance momentarily.
Korolev misses with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Jacckson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jacckson counter with a right hand. #T4#
Jacckson lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacckson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacckson checks a low kick from Korolev.
Jacckson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacckson dives in and grabs Korolev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korolev pushes down on Jacckson's head and hops out.
Korolev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacckson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacckson just misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Korolev 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.
Korolev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacckson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jacckson shoots in and drives through. Korolev sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KO Jacckson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacckson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev connects with a looping right hand.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Jacckson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korolev.
Korolev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacckson takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
Jacckson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korolev defends well and Jacckson ends up having to push Korolev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Korolev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Korolev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Korolev.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Jacckson misses with a body shot.
Jacckson wants to clinch.
Korolev works Jacckson's body with a nice hook.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Korolev throws a solid leg kick but Jacckson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korolev.
Jacckson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacckson misses with a hook
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korolev throws a low kick but Jacckson avoids it.#CL2#
Jacckson drives through and clinches with Korolev against the cage.
Jacckson is trying to drag Korolev to the mat but Korolev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacckson misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacckson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Jacckson is trying to pull guard but Korolev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Jacckson misses with a punch to the body.
Jacckson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Nice body punch from Jacckson.
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Korolev controls the action.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Jacckson.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Korolev prevents a body shot from Jacckson.
Jacckson scores with a shot to the side of Korolev's head. #BC#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev tried to score with a low kick but Jacckson checks it.
Korolev misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
A combination from Jacckson does no damage.
A combination from Jacckson does no damage.
Korolev staying out of range there.
Korolev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacckson checks it well. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacckson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev struggling a bit here.
Korolev taking a bit of punishment here - Jacckson scoring with strikes.
Korolev is not content to let Jacckson control the position. #SUB2#
Jacckson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korolev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Korolev thumps Jacckson with a low kick.
Korolev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Korolev throws a body punch but Jacckson moves out of range.
Jacckson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev thumps Jacckson with a low kick.
Jab from Korolev.
Jacckson throws a lazy head kick
and Korolev counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korolev.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacckson.#CL2#
Jacckson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacckson wants to take the fight to the mat but Korolev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Korolev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korolev lands a right hand.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Jacckson.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Jacckson controls the action.
Jacckson lands a body shot.
Korolev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacckson.
Jacckson misses with a body punch.
Jacckson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacckson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Korolev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jacckson can turn it around.#T2#
Jacckson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korolev to keep the fight standing.
Korolev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Jacckson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacckson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korolev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev lands with a left to the head.
Jacckson tries to pull guard but Korolev holds him up against the cage and eventually Jacckson drops back down to his feet.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.#TD2#
Jacckson has Korolev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jacckson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Korolev tumbling to the mat - Jacckson dives into Korolev's guard.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacckson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korolev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacckson. #T3#
Korolev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Korolev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacckson advances position into side control!
Korolev can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacckson trying to control the position but Korolev is working away. #SUB2#
Jacckson is trying to get an arm triangle but Korolev is defending well.
Korolev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jacckson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korolev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacckson throws a strike aimed at the side of Korolev's head but Korolev avoids it well.
Check out the look on Jacckson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jacckson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Korolev tries to improve position but can't.

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 Alexander Korolev.
I think Korolev 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Bacia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bacia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bacia slips under a jab from McIntyre.
Bacia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bacia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bacia lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Bacia throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacia was well out of range. Poor timing from McIntyre.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Bacia.
McIntyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bacia.
McIntyre connects with a body shot.
Bacia misses with the combination.
McIntyre tries to counter by clinching up but Bacia breaks away and moves out of range.
McIntyre with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
McIntyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bacia throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Bacia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Bacia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre blocks a leg kick.
Bacia throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bacia manages to circle out of the way.
Bacia looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
As Bacia tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Bacia manages to avoid the attempt.
Bacia missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Bacia and move into the clinch.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as McIntyre blocks the low kick.#T3#
Bacia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
Bacia throws out a leg kick but McIntyre moves out of range and Bacia only half commits.
McIntyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bacia.
Bacia is looking to slow McIntyre down with leg kicks.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bacia.
McIntyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bacia.
McIntyre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bacia.
Bacia misses with a kick to the body.
Bacia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McIntyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Bacia throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Bacia.
Bacia tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacia lands a nice shot that snaps McIntyre's head back.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
Bacia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McIntyre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacia misses with a low kick.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mabuz Bacia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bacia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Bacia and move into the clinch.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bacia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bacia missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Bacia tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Bacia manages to avoid the attempt.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McIntyre moves into range and clinches up with Bacia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bacia fails to land. #BC2#
Bacia manages to break the clinch.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bacia throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
McIntyre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as McIntyre blocks the leg kick.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Bacia and move into the clinch.
Bacia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bacia misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and McIntyre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McIntyre.
Bacia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bacia misses with a hook from the clinch.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bacia backwards.
Bacia working aggressively here.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bacia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bacia misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
McIntyre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bacia.
McIntyre works on Bacia's body with a couple of short punches.
Bacia is breathing heavily.
McIntyre misses with a body punch.
McIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bacia misses with some punches.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bacia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #KD#
McIntyre drops Bacia with a big knee straight up the middle! Bacia is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Bacia is rocked!#CL#
McIntyre rushes Bacia and presses him up against the cage.
Bacia is still on wobbly legs! Can McIntyre finish him?
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
Bacia misses with a hook to the ribs.
McIntyre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bacia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bacia seems to have recovered his senses.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Bacia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bacia's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
Bacia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Methodios McIntyre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McIntyre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
McIntyre tries to throw a body punch but Bacia avoids it by throwing McIntyre back against the cage.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bacia misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bacia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
Bacia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre lands a body shot.
McIntyre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bacia blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bacia backwards.
McIntyre lands a knee to the body.
McIntyre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bacia backwards.
McIntyre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre is leaning against Bacia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McIntyre lands a good knee to the midsection. Bacia won't want to take too many of those.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
Bacia takes a shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Mabuz Bacia's cut even more.#T4#
McIntyre lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Bacia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
McIntyre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bacia or not.
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McIntyre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McIntyre misses with a body punch.
McIntyre has Bacia pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bacia is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McIntyre - that's hurt Bacia badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bacia is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bacia doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Methodios McIntyre!
After winning the bout, Methodios McIntyre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Mantle with an uppercut!
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Joseph has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mantle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Joseph scores with a jab. Mantle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph tries to clinch there but Mantle circles away.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Joseph tries to get set, Mantle tries to push him back and clinch up but Joseph manages to avoid the attempt.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph stuns Mantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Joseph lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mantle scores with a takedown into Joseph's guard.
Mantle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph pulls Mantle in close to prevent any damage.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Mantle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joseph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##ES2#
Joseph uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle is looking to counter punch.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Joseph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.#T3#
Mantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Mantle counters by clinching up.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Mantle.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Mantle steps away.
Joseph is looking to clinch.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mantle gets a double leg takedown into Joseph's guard.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving. #T4#
Joseph is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph working a defensive guard here.
Mantle distracts Joseph with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mantle 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.
Mantle cracks Joseph with a solid left hand.
Mantle trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Joseph is trying to control the position but Mantle postures up.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Joseph slaps away a takedown attempt from Mantle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Joseph throws a wild body kick that Mantle sees coming a mile off.
Joseph thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle blocks the body kick.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mantle rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Mantle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle lands an overhand right.#T1#
Joseph misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
A jab from Joseph does it's job there.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mantle prevents Joseph from improving his position.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mantle is nestled in close to Joseph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mantle is trying to control. Joseph wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joseph looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle passes to full mount!
Joseph is trying to stand up.
Joseph is bucking up trying to escape but Mantle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mantle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joseph is looking to improve his position but Mantle isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Mantle looking to finish Joseph with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joseph!
Joseph tries to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
Mantle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mantle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mantle lands a heavy elbow.
Mantle cracks Joseph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mantle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joseph is looking to escape.
Mantle lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Joseph is rocked!
Joseph in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle controlling his opponent.
Joseph is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
Mantle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mantle with good strikes from the mount here!
Joseph is still in real trouble! Can Mantle finish him?
The referee warns Joseph that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mantle controlling from mount.
Mantle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Joseph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mantle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joseph's face.
Joseph is desperately trying to improve his position but Mantle has a good base and remains in mount.
Joseph tries to hold on but Mantle postures up.
Mantle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mantle lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph tries to lock up and control but Mantle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mantle postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Joseph bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Mantle and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Enqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Lvavatai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab.
Lvavatai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot.
Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Enqvist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lvavatai under the eye.#CL#
Enqvist forces Lvavatai back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Enqvist.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai 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.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Enqvist is struggling to control the position.
Enqvist 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.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lvavatai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enqvist is looking to slow Lvavatai down with leg kicks.
Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Enqvist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Enqvist as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Lvavatai blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enqvist misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Enqvist 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.
Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Enqvist sees coming a mile off.
Enqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lvavatai is able to avoid easily.
Enqvist throws a front kick that sends Lvavatai stumbling back into the cage.
Lvavatai lands a glancing blow to the side of Enqvist's head.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Enqvist throws a front kick aimed at Lvavatai 's knee but Lvavatai avoids it well. #CL#
Enqvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Enqvist.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Lvavatai .
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . #T3#
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist presses Lvavatai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist holds him up against the cage and eventually Lvavatai drops back down to his feet.
Enqvist is working Lvavatai over against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Enqvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enqvist tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enqvist pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Enqvist tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Lvavatai checks it.
Lvavatai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot.
Enqvist 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. #CL#
Enqvist clinches.
Enqvist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Enqvist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enqvist smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist dominated that round.
That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Enqvist drives through and clinches with Lvavatai against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Enqvist lands a body punch.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Enqvist digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lvavatai circles away quickly and effectively.
Enqvist looks to land a body kick but Lvavatai moved away.#CL#
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .#T1#
Lvavatai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Enqvist leaning against his opponent.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist lands with a light punch inside.
Enqvist tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist won't allow it.
Lvavatai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enqvist lands a left hand.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Lvavatai pulls guard successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Enqvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Enqvist gets to his feet. Lvavatai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lvavatai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Enqvist misses
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Enqvist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Enqvist misses.
Lvavatai throws a counter combo.
Enqvist wants to land a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Enqvist punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kimi Enqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Enqvist moves to clinch but Lvavatai breaks away
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lvavatai lands a jab to the nose.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily.
Lvavatai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Lvavatai .
Nice uppercut lands for Enqvist. That snapped Lvavatai 's head back.
Enqvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lvavatai gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch.
Enqvist stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Enqvist connects with a looping right hand.
Enqvist lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lvavatai will feel that in the morning.
Lvavatai catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Left hook, right uppercut from Enqvist.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enqvist tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Lvavatai 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Lvavatai 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist tries to clinch there but Lvavatai circles away.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enqvist backing away here, and Lvavatai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Enqvist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enqvist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enqvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enqvist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enqvist. That's going to slow Lvavatai down. #CL#
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Enqvist lands a right hand.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lvavatai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist cracks Lvavatai with a nice body shot.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Enqvist.
A body shot lands from Enqvist. #BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Enqvist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Enqvist with the inside leg kick.
Lvavatai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Enqvist lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Enqvist clinches.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Enqvist is pushing Lvavatai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Enqvist gets through Lvavatai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lvavatai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lvavatai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
Lvavatai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enqvist, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
McDermott avoids the body shot from Kyrylo.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Kyrylo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Jerome Kyrylo has been cut.#CL2#
McDermott has managed to clinch.
McDermott has Kyrylo pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyrylo.
A short left from McDermott.
The referee calls for McDermott to work. #BC#
Kyrylo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McDermott has closed the distance and engaged Kyrylo in a clinch.
McDermott pushes Kyrylo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyrylo avoiding damage as McDermott throws knees to the body.
McDermott lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyrylo tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McDermott breaks from the clinch.
McDermott throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDermott! Kyrylo lets McDermott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.#T1#
Kyrylo misses with a body shot.
McDermott loads up on a big right hand but Kyrylo slips the punch.
Kyrylo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
McDermott moves into the clinch.
Kyrylo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyrylo.
McDermott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyrylo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyrylo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDermott.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kyrylo manages to break the clinch.
Kyrylo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.#TD2#
McDermott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kyrylo's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott trying to pass the guard but Kyrylo defending well.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
McDermott is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Kyrylo kicks McDermott off and gets back to his feet.
McDermott misses with a hook
and Kyrylo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott misses with a hook #KD#
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDermott! Kyrylo lets McDermott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#McDermott is rocked!
Kyrylo is stalking McDermott. McDermott circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kyrylo, and it's lights out! McDermott really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

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

Event: GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jaegerjaquez rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit presses Jaegerjaquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaegerjaquez blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez. #BC#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking for a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Jaegerjaquez blocks the low kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Jaegerjaquez.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Sitsongrit lunges at Jaegerjaquez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaegerjaquez's hand.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Jaegerjaquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid it. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaegerjaquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Jaegerjaquez gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches. #T2#
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaegerjaquez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jaegerjaquez can turn it around.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaegerjaquezs head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head punch that misses.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
Jaegerjaquez slowing the pace effectively.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaegerjaquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit defending well as Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Jaegerjaquez clinches.
A short left from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaegerjaquez blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Jaegerjaquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Jaegerjaquez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez moved away.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that Jaegerjaquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaegerjaquez also avoids with ease.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Jaegerjaquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Jaegerjaquez seems unphased.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Jaegerjaquez lands.
Jaegerjaquez jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Jaegerjaquez avoids it.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Jaegerjaquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Jaegerjaquez lands.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaegerjaquez's hands.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Jaegerjaquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaegerjaquez feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaegerjaquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaegerjaquez. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaegerjaquez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit punishes Jaegerjaquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
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 Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Jaegerjaquez moves his leg out of the way.
Jaegerjaquez flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Jaegerjaquez jumps back.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaegerjaquez! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaegerjaquez under the eye.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Jaegerjaquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaegerjaquez. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaegerjaquez chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Jaegerjaquez's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Jaegerjaquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit defending well as Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Jaegerjaquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaegerjaquez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaegerjaquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Surianglek Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Jaegerjaquez's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping left.
Jaegerjaquez 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.
Sitsongrit tests Jaegerjaquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Jaegerjaquez clinches.
Jaegerjaquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Jaegerjaquez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit jabs Jaegerjaquez right on the nose. Jaegerjaquez blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaegerjaquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Jaegerjaquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit 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.
Jaegerjaquez motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez is having none of it.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaegerjaquez is able to avoid easily.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a jab.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit throws a combination. Jaegerjaquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.#CL2#
Jaegerjaquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Jaegerjaquez is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to push Jaegerjaquez away but Jaegerjaquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaegerjaquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jaegerjaquez. #BC#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaegerjaquez tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Surianglek Sitsongrit 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaegerjaquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez moved away.
Jaegerjaquez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaegerjaquez under the eye.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit thumps Jaegerjaquez with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lunges at Jaegerjaquez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaegerjaquez's hand.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Good work by Jaegerjaquez as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaegerjaquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaegerjaquez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sitsongrit really felt that one!
Jaegerjaquez throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Jaegerjaquez there.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Jaegerjaquez's belly button to the back.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.#CL#
Jaegerjaquez tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Jaegerjaquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaegerjaquez's gas tank. #BC#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs. #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!
Jaegerjaquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaegerjaquez's hands.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaegerjaquez 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hoshino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoshino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hernandez is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands. #T1#
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez stalling the fight.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.#BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez 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.
Hoshino scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino tries to move into range but Hernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hoshino rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
A short right from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hand.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshino prevents it.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino. #TD2#
Hernandez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hoshino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Hoshino is having none of it.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head. #T4#
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Hoshino dodges it nicely.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoshino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Hoshino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
As Hernandez tries to get set, Hoshino tries to push him back and clinch up but Hernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturo Hernandez 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#
Hoshino misses with a kick to the body
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.#T1#
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernandez.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Hoshino walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez walks into a straight right hand from Hoshino.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
Hoshino throws a counter high kick but Hernandez was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Hoshino. #CL2#
Hernandez rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino taking a breather.#T4#
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - Hoshino had a free shot at his head there.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses #CL#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
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#
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoshino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hoshino wants to clinch.#T2#
Hoshino is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino throws a quick counter head kick but Hernandez was just out of range.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoshino tries to land a body kick
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Hoshino avoids nicely.
Hoshino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Hoshino instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hernandez tightens his grip and picks Hoshino up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoshino manages to land in guard.
Hoshino wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jung looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Jung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Davis lands with a right hand.
Jung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davis throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Jung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Jung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Davis.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Jung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jung defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Jung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Jung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Jung's defenses.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Jung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Jung cracks Davis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Davis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jung finish him? #ROC2#Davis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis misses with a straight left.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Jung.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
BOOM! Jung lands a beautiful left hook that drops Davis. Davis tries to recover but Jung is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Davis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Yong Jung!
An out of breath Won Yong Jung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Valentine swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Valentine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Hardy dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hardy connects with a jab.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Valentine looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
A nice side step and Valentine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valentine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valentine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valentine tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Valentine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hardy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.#T3##TD#
Hardy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valentine did well to prevent Hardy getting side control.
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Valentine looking to control. #SUB2#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Hardy trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hardy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valentine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hardy has Valentine in his guard.#REVB#
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Hardy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Valentine throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valentine.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valentine down to the mat. Valentine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Valentine throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Valentine had a free shot at his head there.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Valentine misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Valentine is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Valentine lands a big uppercut and Hardy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardy looks OK. Valentine waves Hardy back to his feet!#ROC2#Hardy is rocked!
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy drops his hands momentarily. Valentine doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hardy staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hardy doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Valentine!
A victorious Lou Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
A cross from McCain lands.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain digs a good body shot into Bainbridge's ribs.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCain throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bainbridge to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is trying to stall.
McCain prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCain after a bit of a struggle.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
McCain is struggling to control the position.
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but McCain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCain is pressed up against the cage. Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCain down to the mat. McCain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartholomew Bainbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bainbridge's sensitive parts. #CL#
Bainbridge pushes McCain up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge. #T2#
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from McCain .
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it. #BC2#
McCain breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bainbridge as he checks the leg kick.
McCain 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.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain .
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bainbridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCain thuds his shin into the meat of Bainbridge's side.#CL2#
McCain has closed the distance and engaged Bainbridge in a clinch.
McCain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from McCain . #T3#
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain lands a body punch.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
Bainbridge digs a right hand underneath McCain 's ribcage. McCain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge goes for a takedown attempt but McCain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCain misses with a low kick as Bainbridge jumps back.#CL#
Bainbridge has closed the distance and engaged McCain in a clinch.
McCain wants to get back to striking at distance but Bainbridge won't allow it.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
McCain presses Bainbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from McCain .
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
A short right from Bainbridge on the inside.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
Bainbridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
McCain rushes Bainbridge and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
McCain tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Bainbridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain misses the jab.
Good leg kick by McCain .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain .
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McCain avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCain ! But no joy.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
A head kick misses from McCain .
As McCain backs away, Bainbridge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bainbridge walks into a jab.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
Bainbridge is looking to counter punch.
McCain jabs at Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
Bainbridge 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#
McCain throws a poor cross that misses
and Bainbridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain misses with a jab to the body
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bainbridge finds it's way through McCain 's defenses.
A head kick from McCain lands but Bainbridge takes it in his stride.
McCain tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain fakes the leg kick and cracks Bainbridge in the body.
Bainbridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Bainbridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain .
McCain loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Bainbridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bainbridge throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
McCain tries to land a front kick but Bainbridge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
McCain looks for the body kick but Bainbridge saw that one coming.
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bainbridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
McCain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A short right from McCain .
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but McCain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge tried to score with a low kick but McCain checks it.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bainbridge counters with a good, hard body kick but McCain shrugs it off.
McCain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
That's time! Bainbridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bainbridge ducks right into an uppercut from McCain .
Bainbridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
Bainbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bainbridge has time to react.#CL2#
McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bainbridge counters with a head kick. #T1#
McCain throws a head kick but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain walks into a straight right hand from Bainbridge.
McCain misses with a body shot.
A jab from McCain does it's job there.
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bainbridge is looking for a counter combo.
McCain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bainbridge eats them both and turns towards McCain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Bainbridge.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for McCain .
A head kick by McCain misses #CL#
and Bainbridge counters by clinching up.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but McCain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from McCain .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCain .
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bainbridge.
McCain is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCain has his back to the cage.
Lucas McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCain lands a nice uppercut.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McCain scores with a hook to the body.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
McCain presses Bainbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCain stalling in the clinch.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from McCain .
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain .
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain taking a breather.
McCain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on McCain 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McCain digs a right hand underneath Bainbridge's ribcage. Bainbridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from McCain .
A nice left hand lands by McCain .
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards. #T4#
Bainbridge wants to get back to striking at distance but McCain won't allow it.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCain manages to break the clinch.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain digs a good body shot into Bainbridge's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bainbridge's hands.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCain - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
Jab from McCain .
Bainbridge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCain 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Asteroid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Malley digs a good hook to Asteroid's body.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malley loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
Malley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asteroid.
Malley blocks a low kick nicely.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Asteroid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malley throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malley throws a head kick that Asteroid semi-blocks. #T1#
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malley tried to score with a low kick but Asteroid checks it.
Malley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asteroid.
Malley throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Malley.
Malley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malley manages to circle out of the way.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malley manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Malley pushes Asteroid up against the cage in a clinch.
Malley digs a right hand into Asteroid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asteroid's gas tank. #T2#
Malley prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Malley 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.
Malley tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Malley back against the cage.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Malley blocks an elbow strike.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Malley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Malley.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Malley throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Asteroid as the two fighters clinch.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid lands a right hand.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malley is defending well for now.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asteroid tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley. #BC2#
Malley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asteroid tries to move into range but Malley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Malley clinches up with Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage.
Malley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid looking to throw knees to the head but Malley is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malley misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Malley swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range. #CL#
Malley gets tackled into the cage by Asteroid. Asteroid maintains the clinch.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Malley.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath Malley's ribcage. Malley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Malley avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Malley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid lands a knee to the body.
Malley working aggressively here. #T1#
Malley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Malley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malley blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asteroid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malley scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asteroid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Malley stalling the fight.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Malley in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Jane Malley has been cut.
Asteroid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malley is defending well for now.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malley pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Malley looking to stall.
Malley lands with a light punch inside.
Malley avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malley working aggressively here. #BC2#
Malley breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley sizes up Asteroid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malley cracks Asteroid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Malley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Malley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malley thumps Asteroid with a low kick.
Malley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malley throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asteroid on the side of the head.#CL#
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malley, pushing him back against the cage.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Asteroid misses with a knee to the head.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malleys head.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malley's defenses.
Malley digs a right hand into Asteroid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asteroid's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley misses with the head strike. #T4#
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Malley as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malley tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley lands a left hand.
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Malley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Malley.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malley blocks an uppercut.
Malley lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Malley - that landed with a thud.
Malley tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jane Malley's cut.
That's time! Asteroid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Malley scores with the left hand. Asteroid knows he should have avoided that one.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asteroid's head backwards.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malley throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Malley misses #CL#
and Asteroid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Asteroid lands a shot to the body.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short right from Asteroid.
Malley lands a nice uppercut.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards. #ROC#Malley is rocked!
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malley's brow.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Malley's head.
Malley managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Malley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asteroid.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malley or not.
Malley avoids the elbow strike from Asteroid, against the cage.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malley avoids it.
Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malley lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but Malley blocks with his arms.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
Malley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malley managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands a body shot.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
A short right from Malley on the inside. #BC2#
Malley manages to break the clinch.
Malley lands a body shot.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malley checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Malley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malley motions for Asteroid to come forward. Malley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Malley misses #CL#
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.#T3#
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Malley manages to break the clinch.
Malley cracks Asteroid with an open hand slap.
Malley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malley throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Malley's corner calls for a 1-2. Malley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Asteroid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4##CL#
Asteroid clinches up with Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Malley.
Malley cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malley takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malley lands a nice uppercut.
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
Malley dodges an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a knee to the body.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but 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 Anabolic Asteroid.
I think Malley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Pisswater takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pisswater, who protects the arm well.
Pisswater tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Pisswater taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here.
Pisswater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pisswater struggling a bit here.#T1#
Brown controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pisswater is looking for a sweep.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here.
Pisswater gets back to half guard.
Brown 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.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pisswater with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pisswater wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pisswater wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well. #SUB#
Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Pisswater trying to control from the bottom.
Pisswater is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown is nestled in close to Pisswater, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pisswater does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pisswater tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pisswater keeps working.
Brown prevents Pisswater from improving his position.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pisswater is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T3#
Brown is in close to Pisswater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pisswater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Pisswater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
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. #REVB#
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown is thwarting Pisswater's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pisswater with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pisswater is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pisswater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pisswater trying to control but Brown postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoodoo Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.
Pisswater is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!#SUB#
Pisswater looking for the RNC.
Pisswater has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown's body.
Brown breaks Pisswater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pisswater's head.
Pisswater has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Pisswater being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoodoo Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pisswater controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Pisswater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pisswater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pisswater lands a couple of digs.
Pisswater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pisswater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Pisswater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pisswater advances position into side control!
Pisswater working the head with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Pisswater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown tries to buck Pisswater off but Pisswater is having none of it.
Pisswater landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pisswater is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pisswater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Pisswater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Pisswater keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pisswater off and has taken his back!
Brown lands shots from the back.
Brown connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pisswater to escape the position. #SUB2#
Pisswater preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
Brown keeps control of the position as Pisswater tries to break free.
Brown lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Pisswater rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pisswater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pisswater.
Pisswater wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Pisswater's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown cracks Pisswater with a solid left hand.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pisswater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown is working Pisswater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown stands up over Pisswater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown is in close to Pisswater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown stands up over Pisswater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pisswater seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoodoo Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pisswater stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Pisswater.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Natalia Pisswater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoodoo Brown.#TD2#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Pisswater's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pisswater is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pisswater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Pisswater pushes his legs off easily.
Pisswater won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Pisswater stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pisswater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pisswater works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Pisswater lands a couple of digs.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
Pisswater distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Brown is rocked!
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pisswater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Pisswater finish him?#SUB2#
Pisswater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pisswater has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Pisswater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pisswater landing some decent shots from guard.
Pisswater trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pisswater won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Pisswater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pisswater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pisswater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pisswater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Pisswater forces his way into half guard.
Brown has hold of Pisswater's hands but Pisswater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Pisswater looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Pisswater is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pisswater slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Pisswater is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pisswater works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Pisswater distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown wants to sweep here but Pisswater controlling him for the moment.
Pisswater tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pisswater pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pisswater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natalia Pisswater clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Pisswater blocks a jab.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Pisswater shows good takedown defense.
Pisswater scores with a body shot.
Brown scores with the left hand. Pisswater knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pisswater is looking to improve his position.
Pisswater misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pisswater manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pisswater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pisswater looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily. #T1#
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown stands up over Pisswater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Pisswater isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Pisswater on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!
Pisswater is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Pisswater takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brown landing strikes.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pisswater is trying to improve his position.
Pisswater is working hard here to advance position.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Pisswater takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pisswater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pisswater to see if he's OK.
Pisswater is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown working away.
Brown landing strikes.
Pisswater takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pisswater manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pisswater is controlling Brown's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pisswater defends it well.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pisswater is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pisswater trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoodoo Brown dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pisswater throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pisswater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown wants to take a breather but Pisswater is having none of it.
Brown is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Pisswater tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pisswater actively working from the bottom here.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pisswater with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pisswater manages to get to full guard.
Pisswater is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Pisswater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown stands up over Pisswater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pisswater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pisswater wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Pisswater working a defensive guard here.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pisswater moves into full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pisswater wants to sweep but no luck.
Natalia Pisswater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Hoodoo Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pisswater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pisswater cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pisswater on his heels. He'll look to pass Pisswater's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Pisswater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Pisswater tries to strike from the bottom.
Brown 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. #SUB#
Pisswater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown is the new bantamweight champion!
Hoodoo Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Ngam Chit tries to move into range but Abner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ngam Chit's head.#CUT#It looks like Borwornsit Ngam Chit has been cut.
Abner checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Abner.
Ngam Chit throws a looping overhand right but Abner ducks down to avoid it.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ngam Chit.
A combination from Ngam Chit does no damage.
Abner throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngam Chit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ngam Chit avoids the head kick by Abner.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ngam Chit.#T1#
Abner dips to his left and cracks Ngam Chit with an uppercut!
Abner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abner sizes up Ngam Chit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Ngam Chit is rocked!
Ngam Chit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ngam Chit is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?
Abner finds Ngam Chit's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ngam Chit flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Abner lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ngam Chit will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brayden Abner!
A relieved looking Brayden Abner 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: DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Mo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamb Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamb Jr misses with a body shot.
Mo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lamb Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamb Jr.
A quick step to the side and Lamb Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Mo moves out of range easily.
Mo throws the left hand but Lamb Jr avoids the punch easily.
Lamb Jr throws the left hand but Mo avoids the punch easily.
Mo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lamb Jr is wise to it.
Lamb Jr thuds his right hand into Mo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lamb Jr cracks Mo with an open hand slap.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mo has knocked Lamb Jr down with a huge combo! Mo steps away and waves a wobbly Lamb Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Sacrificial Lamb Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lamb Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Mo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamb Jr moves away.
Sacrificial Lamb Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo swings for the body but Lamb Jr moves out of range.
Crunch! Lamb Jr slams his shin into Mo's torso.
Lamb Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Mo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Lamb Jr.
Mo avoids the body shot from Lamb Jr.
A jab from Lamb Jr misses.
Lamb Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamb Jr.
A good leg kick by Mo.
A big right from Lamb Jr misses.
Mo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lamb Jr takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mo misses with a left hand
and Lamb Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Lamb Jr's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Mo blocks the low kick.
Lamb Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mo slips a straight right by Lamb Jr.
Mo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lamb Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamb Jr takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses.
Mo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lamb Jr misses the target.
Lamb Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamb Jr dips to his left and cracks Mo with an uppercut!
Lamb Jr blocks the body kick.
Mo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamb Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mo staying out of range there.
Lamb Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamb Jr throws a looping overhand right but Mo ducks down to avoid it.
Mo takes a swing at Lamb Jr's ribcage but misses.
Lamb Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lamb Jr is looking to score with low kicks.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mo has knocked Lamb Jr down with a huge combo! Mo steps away and waves a wobbly Lamb Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mo moves forwards but Lamb Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamb Jr is out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mo working aggressively here.
Lamb Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mo's elbow.
Lamb Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Mo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mo.
Mo working aggressively here.
Lamb Jr tries to work over Mo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mo blocking some punches.
Lamb Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamb Jrs head.
Mo misses with some punches.
Lamb Jr misses with a body punch.
Mo has a couple of punches blocked by Lamb Jr.
Mo presses Lamb Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lamb Jr is breathing heavily.
Mo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mo lands a left hand.
Mo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Lamb Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamb Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lamb Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away.#KD2#
Mo sends Lamb Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mo is motioning to the referee to let Lamb Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Lamb Jr is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neesum Mo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sacrificial Lamb Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lamb Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lamb Jr 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.
Lamb Jr throws a head kick that Mo semi-blocks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mo 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 Lamb Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lamb Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamb Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mo misses with a hook.
Lamb Jr misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Mo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mo lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Mo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamb Jr misses with a hook.
Mo slips under a jab from Lamb Jr.
Mo takes a swing at Lamb Jr's ribcage but misses.
Lamb Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lamb Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away.
Mo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lamb Jr throwing a counter right hand but Mo manages to avoid it.
Mo looks for the body kick but Lamb Jr saw that one coming.
Lamb Jr throws a shot from downtown. Mo moves away and avoids it.
Mo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lamb Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Lamb Jr wants to land a leg kick but Mo is out of range.
Lamb Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lamb Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mo blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Mo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Lamb Jr throws a front kick aimed at Mo's knee but Mo avoids it well.
Neesum Mo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamb Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Mo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lamb Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mo closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lamb Jr out cold! Lamb Jr corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neesum Mo!
Neesum Mo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Washington tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Arturo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hernandez! Washington is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Miller throws a jab when Oyelowo was well out of range.
A slow jab from Oyelowo misses its intended target.
Oyelowo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Oyelowo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oyelowo.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adrian Oyelowo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oyelowo sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oyelowo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Oyelowo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oyelowo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oyelowo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oyelowo misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyelowo avoids the body shot from Miller.
Oyelowo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1##TD2#
Oyelowo shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Oyelowo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oyelowo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oyelowo on the ground.#SUB2#
Oyelowo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oyelowo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller wants to sweep here but Oyelowo controlling him for the moment.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Miller 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.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Oyelowo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Oyelowo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oyelowo tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Oyelowo throwing strikes but missing.
Oyelowo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
Oyelowo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oyelowo won't allow Miller to sweep him here. #T3#
Miller is trying to keep Oyelowo in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller has his hands on Oyelowo's head, controlling the position.
Oyelowo wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Black Eagle MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oyelowo's hands.
Miller takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Oyelowo has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Oyelowo lands with a light punch inside.
Oyelowo pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Oyelowo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Oyelowo moves away from the strike by Miller.
Oyelowo misses with a wild combination.
Oyelowo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Miller misses.
Oyelowo moves away from the strike by Miller. #TD2#
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oyelowo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oyelowo trying to control the position but Miller is working away. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Oyelowo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oyelowo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Oyelowo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oyelowo. #TD2#
Oyelowo shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oyelowo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oyelowo is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Oyelowo wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Oyelowo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oyelowo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Oyelowo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oyelowo trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Oyelowo is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Miller is looking to sweep but instead, Oyelowo has passed into half guard.
Oyelowo is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is working for a submission of some sort.
Oyelowo thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Oyelowo wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oyelowo is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Miller wants to control but Oyelowo is keeping busy. #T2#
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Oyelowo seems to be looking for submissions.
Oyelowo trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Oyelowo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is in trouble now - Oyelowo has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Oyelowo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poor strikes thrown by Oyelowo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3##SUB2#
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oyelowo.
Miller wants to hold on but Oyelowo pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oyelowo has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oyelowo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oyelowo lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miller is surviving well by controlling Oyelowo's body position as best he can. #T4#
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Oyelowo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oyelowo. #SUB2#
Oyelowo working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up.
Oyelowo thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller wants to hold on but Oyelowo pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oyelowo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oyelowo avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Oyelowo 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oyelowo moves away.
Oyelowo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oyelowo defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Oyelowo just misses with a punch to the body.
Oyelowo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oyelowo slips a jab from Miller.
Oyelowo scores with a nice strike.
Joshua Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oyelowo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oyelowo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Oyelowo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Oyelowo swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a hook. Oyelowo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo misses with a body shot
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Oyelowo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Oyelowo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller wants to control but Oyelowo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oyelowo.
Miller wants to improve his position but Oyelowo is controlling well.
Oyelowo is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Oyelowo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Oyelowo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Oyelowo seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Oyelowo seems to be looking for submissions.
Oyelowo passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2##SUB2#
Oyelowo has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.
Oyelowo thowing shots but they're missing.
Oyelowo looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Oyelowo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oyelowo.
Joshua Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Miller tries to reverse the position but Oyelowo maintains control.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Oyelowo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.
Oyelowo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Oyelowo throwing strikes here but Miller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miller wants to hold on but Oyelowo pushes him away.
Oyelowo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Oyelowo punching from mount but Miller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller 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.#SUB2#
Oyelowo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Oyelowo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Oyelowo seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Oyelowo is very close to passing his half guard.
Oyelowo thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Adrian Oyelowo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oyelowo is one step ahead there.
Oyelowo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Oyelowo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oyelowo 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Oyelowo!
Adrian Oyelowo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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