Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 315 Kwong vs Haudegen
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Petit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Enqvist will feel that in the morning.
Petit 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 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Enqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Petit tries to counter by clinching up but Enqvist breaks away and moves out of range.
Enqvist blocks a low kick nicely.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Petit moved away.
Enqvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Enqvist throws a fast counter high kick but Petit manages to duck under it in time.
Enqvist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petit throws a hook but Enqvist blocks it.
Petit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Enqvist.#CL#
Petit moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit wants to stall. #BC2#
Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Petit pushes Enqvist up against the cage in a clinch.
Enqvist blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist pushes Petit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petit has Enqvist pushed against the cage.
Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petit blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist gets through Petit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist. #T2#
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Petit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Petit tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist slows down the pace here.
Petit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Petit.
Petit prevents a body shot from Enqvist.
A knee to the head by Petit.
A short right from Petit. #T3#
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petit can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Petit blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Petit controls his hands.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petit.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Enqvist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Petit jabs Enqvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Enqvist misses with a straight left.
Petit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petit throws an overhand right that lands on Enqvist's shoulder, as Enqvist tries to avoid the shot.
Petit throws a lazy uppercut
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Petit throws a sloppy head kick
and Enqvist counters with a good low kick that Petit was not able to check.
Petit throws a wild body kick that Enqvist sees coming a mile off.
Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Enqvist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petit with a body shot.
Petit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enqvist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Petit slips the punch.
Petit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Enqvist misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Petit as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Petit.
Enqvist throws a hook to the side of Petit's head but Petit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petit slips a jab and a cross from Enqvist.
Donk. Petit catches Enqvist right on the button with a cross.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enqvist's hands.
Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Petit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petit thumps Enqvist with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petit slips under a jab from Enqvist.#T1#
Petit misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petit scoring well with a low kick there.
Petit throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petit blocks a low kick nicely.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Petit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a head kick but Petit moves out of range. #CL#
Petit has closed the distance and engaged Enqvist in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Enqvist.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit lands a body punch.
Jean Luc Petit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petit tries to stall but Enqvist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Petit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit stalling against the cage.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enqvist scores with a hook to the body.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Enqvist.
Petit misses with a punch to the body.
Petit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist gets through Petit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Petit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit.
Petit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Enqvist scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Enqvist.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head.
Petit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands with a left to the head.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enqvist takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petit misses with the head strike.
Petit blocking some punches.
Enqvist lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petit is trying to break the clinch but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit. #T4#
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Enqvist avoids it.
Petit lands with a short shot to the head.
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enqvist lands a body punch.
Enqvist tries to work over Petit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enqvist lands with a left to the head.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Enqvist is defending well for now.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist slows down the pace here.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petit as Enqvist tries to tie him up.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petit working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Petit moves out of range as Enqvist strikes.
Petit misses with a looping left.
Enqvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petit avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Petit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enqvist under the eye.
Petit tries to clinch there but Enqvist circles away.
Petit lands a two punch combo.
Petit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enqvist.
Petit lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enqvist throws a looping overhand right but Petit ducks down to avoid it.
Petit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petit darts in trying to clinch
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Enqvist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Enqvist moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Petit drives through and clinches with Enqvist against the cage.
Petit misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petit.
Enqvist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Enqvist lands a left hand.
Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Petit controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petit lands a knee to the body.
Petit misses with some punches.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Enqvist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enqvist is able to avoid easily.
Enqvist misses the body punch #CL#
and Petit counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Petit.
Enqvist misses with a hook.
Petit slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Enqvist.
Petit wants to clinch up but Enqvist keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petit swings widly with a right hand
and Enqvist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Enqvist with a nice cross.
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Petit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Enqvist scores with a hook.
Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Petit checks it.
Petit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Enqvist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petit throws a leg kick but Enqvist checks it.
Petit misses with a left hand
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enqvist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enqvist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petit slips under a jab from Enqvist.
Enqvist connects with a body shot that sends Petit's belly button to the back.#T4#
Petit walks into a straight right hand from Enqvist.
A lazy body kick from Petit
and Enqvist counters with a low kick, right behind Petit 's knee.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petit cracks Enqvist with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist.
Petit scores with a shot to the body.
Petit tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy.
Enqvist slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Enqvist misses.
Enqvist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petit can pounce on him.
Petit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enqvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petit tries to move into range but Enqvist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimi Enqvist.
Well Enqvist 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Bizihwaeile lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile thows a leg kick but Tenryu checks it
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Bizihwaeile tenderised Tenryu's leg. Tenryu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaeile shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile connects with a solid leg kick.
Tenryu misses the jab.
Tenryu looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range.
Tenryu checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Tenryu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Tenryu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bizihwaeile! Tenryu lets Bizihwaeile back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Tenryu misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaeile is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenryu finish him?#T1#
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Bizihwaeile seems to have recovered his senses.
Tenryu throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tenryu misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a right and a left that Tenryu avoids nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy uppercut
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile staying out of range there.
Tenryu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaeile has time to react.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Tenryu looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaeile is out of range. #T2#
Tenryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaeile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tenryu.
Nice uppercut there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a head shot.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to striking at distance but Tenryu won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tenryu or not.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Tenryu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tenryu throws an off balance right hand
and Tenryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Tenryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
A short left from Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Tenryu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tenryu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Bizihwaeile presses Tenryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tenryus head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Bizihwaeile.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Bizihwaeile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
Bizihwaeile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Tenryu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaeile or not.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch but Tenryu keeps him there for the moment.
Tenryu pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Tenryu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tenryu misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Tenryu walks into a stiff left hand from Bizihwaeile.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bizihwaeile.
Tenryu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bizihwaeile tries to bum rush Tenryu with a series of wild strikes but Tenryu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tenryu misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu takes one on the button.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Tenryu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaeile doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tenryu's head.
Tenryu throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tenryu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaeile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tenryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile.
Tenryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Bizihwaeile.
Tenryu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right.
Tenryu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaeile swings widly with a right hand
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Bizihwaeile with a hook.
Bizihwaeile pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tenryu is out of range and Bizihwaeile settles back down.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
As Bizihwaeile looks to move away, Tenryu throws a big counter combo but Bizihwaeile just gets out of the way.
Bizihwaeile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tenryu lands a slapping body shot.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Tenryu is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaeile feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tenryus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tenryu throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaeile's shoulder, as Bizihwaeile tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenryu.
Some wild striking there from Bizihwaeile. #T3#
Bizihwaeile throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile misses with a double jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenryu slips a straight right by Bizihwaeile.
Tenryu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tenryu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaeile pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tenryu back to the cage. Bizihwaeile follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.
Jab by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a double jab
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A low kick from Bizihwaeile misses
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaeile. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Tenryu tries to move into range but Bizihwaeile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Tenryu does no damage.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaeile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenryu throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Gen Tenryu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a right hand but Tenryu moved out of range.
Tenryu cracks Bizihwaeile with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile loads up on a big right hand but Tenryu slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bizihwaeile throws a combination. Tenryu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tenryu just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tenryu blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tenryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.
Tenryu scores with a punch to the head.
Tenryu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
It looked like Tenryu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile loads up on a big right hand but Tenryu slips the punch.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Tenryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bizihwaeile misses with a right hand
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.#CL#
Tenryu moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shot to the side of Tenryu's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu.
Bizihwaeile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stalling against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to striking at distance but Tenryu won't allow it.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwaeiles head.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tenryu as Bizihwaeile tries to tie him up.
Bizihwaeile pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Gen Tenryu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tenryu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizihwaeile circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizihwaeile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tenryu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Bizihwaeile finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tenryu walks into a jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile throws a series of punches but Tenryu avoids them all with ease.
Tenryu misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaeile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Tenryu avoids it easily.
Tenryu misses with a body punch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile thuds his right hand into Tenryu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaeile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tenryu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination that misses
and Tenryu counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bizihwaeile 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Doherty misses with a jab to the body
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doherty throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Doherty with a jab.
Tenryu walks into a left hand.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Doherty misses with a body shot.
Tenryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Tenryu lands with a cross.
Doherty avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
A lazy left from Doherty finds it's target.
Tenryu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Doherty lands a big head kick that sends Tenryu tumbling to the mat! Doherty takes a step backwards and waves Tenryu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tenryu is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Tenryu. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Tenryu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tenryu seems to have got his legs back now.
Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Doherty fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tenryu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tenryu looks to clinch but Doherty throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tenryu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty is the new middleweight champion!
Cathal Doherty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Widenose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Widenose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widenose is one step ahead there.
Widenose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres controlling the position well.
Widenose frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Widenose throws some wild stikes that Torres manages to avoid easily.
Widenose lands a big shot there that rocks Torres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Widenose is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Torres is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
After winning the bout, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Petit's corner calls for a 1-2. Petit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smif throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Smif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petit. #CL2#
Petit clinches.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Petit scores a nice knee to the body.
Petit blocks a body shot from Smif.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif avoiding damage as Petit throws knees to the body.
Petit tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smif gets through Petit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smif.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land. #T1#
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smif is defending well for now.
Smif tries to work over Petit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Knees to the body from Petit.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Petit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif presses Petit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Petit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit taking a breather.
Petit blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petit.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Petit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smif is leaning against Petit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Petit.
Petit misses with a knee to the head.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petit.
Petit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petit lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards. #T3#
Smif lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Smif avoids the damage to the body.
Smif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit with a knee to the head.
Petit blocking some punches.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif misses with some punches. #T4#
Smif digs a right hand into Petit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petit's gas tank.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit blocking some punches.
Smif lands a body punch.
Petit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit lands a good knee to the midsection. Smif won't want to take too many of those.
Petit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif avoiding damage as Petit throws knees to the body.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit prevents a body shot from Smif.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Luc Petit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petit throws out the jab. #CL#
Smif gets a clinch.
Petit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smif's face.
Smif misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petit.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Petit misses with a knee strike.
Petit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Petit scores with a knee to the head.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit is leaning against Smif and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Smif avoids the damage to the body.
Petit blocks a body shot from Smif.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif prevents a body shot from Petit.
Petit looking to throw knees to the head but Smif is blocking nicely.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smif blocks a body shot from Petit.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Petit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petit 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 short left from Smif.
Smif lands with a right to the head.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Smif.
Petit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Petit lands a nice knee to the body.
Petit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit lands with a light punch inside.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Petit misses with some punches.
Petit working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Petit misses with a knee to the head.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but Smif blocks with his arms. #T3#
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit lands a body shot.
Petit is leaning against Smif and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Petit controls the action.
Petit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smif tries a body shot but Petit blocks it.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit missing with knees to the body.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit misses with a body punch.
Smif lands a shot to the body.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit. #T4#
Petit lands a good knee to the midsection. Smif won't want to take too many of those.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Petit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petit scores with a shot to the side of Smif's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Petit.
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit.
Petit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petit tries to stall but Smif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Petit misses with a body punch.
Petit lands an uppercut.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif prevents a body shot from Petit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jean Luc Petit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smif walks into a straight right hand from Petit.
Petit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Good work by Smif as he checks the leg kick.
Petit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smif.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Petit misses.
Petit throws a head kick but Smif moves out of range.
Smif slips a jab from Petit.
Smif tries a low kick but Petit avoids it.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Petit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smif tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Petit moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Petit coming out on top.
Smif wants to clinch up but Petit keeps it at a distance.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petit.#T1#
Smif throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Petit misses.
Smif throws a head kick that half lands.
Good shot there by Smif.#CL2#
Petit darts in and clinches Smif up against the cage.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit lands a right hand.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit.
Petit tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Petit.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smif is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Smif - that landed with a thud.
Petit blocking some punches.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jumba Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smif lands a body punch.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Petit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smif avoids it.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petit blocks a body shot from Smif.
A short right from Petit. #T3#
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petit working aggressively here.
Smif takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Smif.
Petit tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif working aggressively here.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif digs a right hand underneath Petit's ribcage. Petit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smif has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petit working aggressively here.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petit crunches a lovely knee into Smif's ribcage.#T4#
Petit lands a nice uppercut.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
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!
Petit lands a right hand.
Petit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Petit connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jumba Smif has been cut.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Petit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Petit blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Smif.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Smif.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Smif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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 Jumba Smif.
I think Petit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jean Luc Petit!
Jean Luc Petit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
LS looks to land a right hand but Signarsson moved out of range.
LS clobbers Signarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LS ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LS cracks a nice hook into Signarsson's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Signarsson.
Signarsson jabs at LS's body.
Signarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LS to score with a decent uppercut.
Test LS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LS throws the left hand but Signarsson avoids the punch easily.
Signarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Gellir Signarsson has been cut.
LS takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Test LS has been cut.
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!
Signarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Signarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LS sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Signarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but LS is just out of range.
LS throws the left hand but Signarsson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Signarsson! But no joy.
LS scores with a jab to the body.
Signarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Signarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by LS.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from LS.
LS walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
A jab from LS does it's job there.
Signarsson walks into a jab.
Signarsson misses with a straight right.
Signarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LS.
Signarsson defending well as LS loads up on a big left hand.
LS waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Signarsson.
Signarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Signarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but LS is just out of range.
LS throws the left hand but Signarsson avoids the punch easily.
LS throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from LS misses.
Signarsson slips a jab from LS.
It seemed like Signarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Signarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LS.
LS lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Signarsson at a distance.
LS throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Signarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LS connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LS throws a lazy uppercut
and Signarsson counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Signarsson clobbers LS with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Signarsson punishes LS's body with a nice straight punch.
Signarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Signarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Signarsson misses with a body shot.
LS misses the shot to the body.
LS ducks under a wild hook from Signarsson.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from LS.
Signarsson misses with a looping right.
Signarsson connects with the punch.
LS displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Signarsson throws out the jab.
Signarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Signarsson throws a body punch but LS moves out of range.
LS connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LS throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Signarsson! But no joy.
Signarsson defending well as LS loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
LS takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Signarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Signarsson.
LS throws a body punch but Signarsson moves out of range.
Signarsson lands with a hook. LS tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LS misses with a lunging right hand
and Signarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from LS misses.
Signarsson slips under a jab from LS.
Nice straight punches there by LS. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LS.
Signarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LS at a distance.
LS fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Signarsson manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signarsson scores with a jab. LS acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from LS.
Signarsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LS had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
LS takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Signarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LS throws a poor cross that misses
and LS takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#LS is rocked!
LS dodges the punch combination from Signarsson.
Oh LS is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Signarsson misses with a wild body shot.
LS seems to have got his legs back now.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from LS.
Signarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Signarsson looks to land a left hand but LS moved out of range nicely.
Signarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Signarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
LS keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LS drops down looking for a counter takedown but Signarsson sprawls and moves away.
Signarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LS throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Signarsson punishes LS's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from LS.
LS throws a body shot but no joy.
Signarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Signarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LS.
LS ducks under a wild hook from Signarsson.
LS looks to land a left hand but Signarsson moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Signarsson! But no joy.
LS misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gellir Signarsson will probably get the nod.
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#
LS swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Signarsson.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from LS.
Signarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Signarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Signarsson throws an overhand right that lands on LS's shoulder, as LS tries to avoid the shot.
Signarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Signarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LS misses with a lunging right hand
and Signarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Signarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LS.
Signarsson digs a good hook to LS's body.
A punch combination from LS misses.
A jab from LS misses.
Gellir Signarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Signarsson misses with a straight left.
Signarsson connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Signarsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LS stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LS misses with a wild body shot.
Signarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Signarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Signarsson cracks LS with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A swing and a miss from LS.
Signarsson lands with a hook. LS tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Signarsson throws a shot from downtown. LS moves away and avoids it.
LS ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LS misses with a left hand
enabling Signarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
LS throws a shot from downtown. Signarsson moves away and avoids it.
Signarsson moves out of range as LS strikes.
Signarsson needs to keep his hands up - LS had a free shot at his head there.
Signarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LS.
Signarsson lands with a nice body punch.
LS uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Signarsson.
Signarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LS looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Signarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LS.
LS 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.
LS misses with an uppercut. Signarsson saw that one coming.
Signarsson cracks LS with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LS misses with a body shot. #T2#
LS misses with a jab to the body
and Signarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Signarsson moves out of range as LS strikes.
Signarsson connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Signarsson. Beautiful body shot.
LS swats away the attempt to clinch by Signarsson.
Signarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LS.
Signarsson throws a hook to the side of LS's head but LS sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Signarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LS.
LS swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Signarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Signarsson throws a looping overhand right but LS ducks down to avoid it.
LS misses with a right hand
and Signarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LS throws a body punch but Signarsson moves out of range.
Signarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and LS counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Signarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Signarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from LS misses.
Signarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Signarsson closes the distance and clinches.
LS lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LS blocking some punches.
LS blocks an uppercut.
LS blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Signarsson can't find room to land a body shot as LS controls the action.
Signarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Signarsson pushes LS back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LS has a couple of punches blocked by Signarsson.
LS lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Signarsson can't find room to land a body shot as LS controls the action.
LS tries to work over Signarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Signarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but LS uses good head movement to avoid it.
Signarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by LS.
A short uppercut from LS.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signarsson misses with a body punch.
Signarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LS gets through Signarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Signarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
LS escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LS scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gellir Signarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! LS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
LS connects with a looping right hand.
Test LS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Signarsson instigates a clinch.
Signarsson wants to stall.
Signarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but LS uses good head movement to avoid it.
LS lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LS blocks an uppercut.
LS throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Signarssons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Signarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Signarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as LS controls his hands.
LS can't find room to land a body shot as Signarsson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Signarsson. #T1#
LS lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Signarsson.
LS swings wildly with an uppercut but Signarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Signarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LS blocks a body shot from Signarsson.
LS lands with a right to the head.
LS struggles to land a body shot inside as Signarsson controls his hands.
Signarsson misses with a body punch. #BC#
LS manages to break the clinch.
LS misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Signarsson.
Signarsson connects with a body shot.
LS misses with a looping right.#T2#
LS misses with a body shot.
LS loads up on a big right hand but Signarsson slips the punch.
Signarsson misses with a hook.
Signarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Signarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping LS under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Signarsson slips under a jab.
LS looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Signarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Signarsson throws a looping overhand right but LS ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Signarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LS connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Signarsson momentarily.
Signarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LS, as that shot connected.
Signarsson lands an overhand right.
LS takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LS missing with a left hand there. Signarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Signarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
LS lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from LS misses.
A little jabbing left from Signarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LS throws a shot from downtown. Signarsson moves away and avoids it.
Signarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Signarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from LS lands.
LS takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LS swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Signarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Signarsson cracks a nice hook into LS's ribs.
LS looks to land a right hand but Signarsson moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LS tries to move into range but Signarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Signarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but LS is just out of range.
LS appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Signarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LS lands with a nice body punch.
LS lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Signarsson drops LS with a naaaaasty hook - LS is in real trouble here! Signarsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gellir Signarsson!
Gellir Signarsson made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Petit closes the distance but Bouddi moves to the side
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petit connects with a looping right hand.
Petit dodges the punch combination from Bouddi.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Petit.#CL2#
Petit closes the distance and clinches.
Petit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bouddi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Petit in his tracks for a moment.
Bouddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Petit has managed to clinch.
Petit working aggressively here. #BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Bouddi moves out of range as Petit strikes.
It looked like Bouddi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petit. #T1#
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Petit.
Bouddi throws a nice looking combination but Petit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Petit.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Bouddi.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Petit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petit misses with a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Petit misses the body punch
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Petit moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Petit punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Petit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bouddi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petit thows a leg kick but Bouddi checks it
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Bouddi scores with a hook.
Bouddi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
Bouddi throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petit! But no joy.
Bouddi misses with a two punch combination.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Bouddi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bouddi tries to keep at a distance but Petit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petit can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Bouddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Petit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petit.
A clash of legs there as Bouddi blocks the low kick.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Bouddi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petit is looking to clinch.
As Petit looks to move away, Bouddi throws a big counter combo but Petit just gets out of the way.
Bouddi checks a low kick from Petit.
Bouddi throws a series of punches but Petit moves out of range.
Petit looks to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bouddi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bouddi scrambles back to his feet.
Bouddi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Petit moves into range and clinches up with Bouddi.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bouddi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petit.#T4#
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit tries to clinch but Bouddi is having none of it.
Bouddi is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Bouddi misses.
Petit throws a shot to the body.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a series of strikes. Petit will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch.
Petit wants to clinch up but Bouddi keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Petit. That snapped Bouddi's head back.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Bouddi drops his hands momentarily and Petit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Petit lands a really nice looking cross but Bouddi seems unphased.
Bouddi defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bouddi slips a jab from Petit.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
Petit throws a hook to the side of Bouddi's head but Bouddi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bouddi lands a high kick!
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petit throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Petit does it's job there.
Petit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouddi checks it well. #T1#
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Petit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petit scores with a jab. Bouddi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petit throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Petit rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Petit.
Bouddi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Petit on the inside.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petit 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 nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi. #CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut.
Knees to the body from Petit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petit. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi blocking some punches. #BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Petit checks a leg kick nicely.
Petit misses with a leg kick
and Petit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Petit clinches.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit.
Bouddi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Bouddi blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petit's defenses. #BC#
Bouddi breaks from the clinch.
Petit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petit connects with a looping right hand.
Petit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bouddi's head.#T3#
Petit tries to clinch up.
Petit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouddi counters with a three punch combo that has Petit backing up. Petit nods at Bouddi to acknowledge the strikes.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Petit throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi works Petit's body with a nice hook.
Bouddi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Petit motions for Bouddi to come forward. Petit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bouddi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petit blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bouddi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Petit.#CL2#
Petit rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Petit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bouddi's efforts to push away.
Bouddi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bouddi is trying to maintain a safe position but Petit gets an underhook and turns Bouddi into the cage.
Bouddi can't break the clinch.
Petit lands an uppercut.
Bouddi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bouddi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petit up against the cage.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut.
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#
Petit is looking to clinch.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Bouddi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
Petit lands a leg kick that knocks Bouddi off balance momentarily.
Petit throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouddi counters with a head kick.
Bouddi tries to bum rush Petit with a series of wild strikes but Petit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petit throws a hook but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi slips a jab from Petit.
Bouddi is looking for a counter combo.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Petit takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouddi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Bouddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Petit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouddi looking to slow down the pace here.
Petit tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Petit back against the cage.
Bouddi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Petit.
Bouddi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bouddi is defending well for now.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petit tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petit tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bouddi is stalling here.
Petit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Petit takes an elbow to the temple.
Petit working Bouddi over with knees to the body.#T3#
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bouddi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bouddi is trying to stall.
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petit as Bouddi tries to tie him up.
Petit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petit scores with a shoulder strike.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Bouddi just leaning against Petit, taking a breather.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bouddi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Petit.
Bouddi stalling.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Petit scores with a hook to the body.
Petit blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Petit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back. #CL2#
Petit has Bouddi up against the cage in a clinch.
Petit landing knees to the body.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bouddi avoids it.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petit's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Petit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petit 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Cabrera catches Torres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Cabrera. #CL2#
Cabrera instigates a clinch.
Torres stops a takedown attempt from Cabrera.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera 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.
Cabrera presses Torres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabrera gets through Torres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benji Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrix Cabrera.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Cabrera. Cabrera maintains the clinch. #T1#
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Cabrera fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Torres.
Cabrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Torres blocking some punches.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Torres blocks a body shot from Cabrera.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabrera.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benji Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabrera shoots and misses
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick that Torres semi-blocks.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabrera.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Torres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrera is looking for a takedown.
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Cabrera is looking to clinch. #T4#
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Cabrera clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cabrera.
Torres misses with the head strike.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from Torres misses.
Torres blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabrera.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Torres misses with a left hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Torres walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more.
Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera scores with a push kick.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torres.
Torres walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Cabrera has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Benji Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrix Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Torres defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above Hendrix Cabrera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Torres scores with a counter punch that sends Cabrera to the canvas! Torres smells blood - he's punishing Cabrera with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cabrera has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres!

Event: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Tenryu pushes Tuytuhlz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz walks into a jab.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Tuytuhlz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Tuytuhlz throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Tuytuhlz manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz throws a series of strikes that have Tenryu backpedaling.
Tenryu takes a swing at Tuytuhlz's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuytuhlz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tenryu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch.
Tuytuhlz scores with a punch to the head.
Tuytuhlz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Tuytuhlz does no damage. #T1#
Tuytuhlz throws out a loose jab but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Tenryu clinches up with Tuytuhlz and pushes him back against the cage.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tenryu is leaning against Tuytuhlz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tenryu controlling the action here for a moment.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
Tuytuhlz tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Tuytuhlz back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Tuytuhlz lands with a right to the head.
Tuytuhlz has had enough of the clinch but Tenryu keeps him there for the moment.
Tuytuhlz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuytuhlz throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz is trying to break the clinch but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Tenryu stalls.
Tuytuhlz lands a body shot.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Tuytuhlz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuytuhlz lands with a light punch inside.
Tuytuhlz misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tuytuhlz.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards. #BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tenryu moves in looking to clinch but Tuytuhlz pushes him off.
Tuytuhlz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tuytuhlz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Tenryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuytuhlz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Tuytuhlz moves away and avoids it.
Tuytuhlz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tenryu jabs Tuytuhlz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tenryu is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tuytuhlz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuytuhlz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tuytuhlz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuytuhlz! But no joy.
Tenryu misses with a body punch
letting Tuytuhlz counter with a right hand.
Tuytuhlz scores with a hook.
Tenryu misses with a body shot
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuytuhlz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tenryu tries to clinch up.#T4#
Tenryu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tuytuhlz to score with a decent uppercut.
Tuytuhlz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tenryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuytuhlz.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Tuytuhlz manages to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tuytuhlz throws a right hand that Tenryu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenryu also avoids with ease.
Tuytuhlz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuytuhlz moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Tuytuhlz moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Tenryu closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuytuhlz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuytuhlz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Tuytuhlz moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuytuhlz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tenryu's brow.
Tuytuhlz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
A short right from Tuytuhlz on the inside.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Tuytuhlz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuytuhlz's gas tank.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Tuytuhlz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu dodges an elbow strike from Tuytuhlz.
Tenryu works on Tuytuhlz's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards.
Tuytuhlz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action. #T1#
Tenryu blocks the elbow strike.
Tuytuhlz digs a right hand underneath Tenryu's ribcage. Tenryu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Tuytuhlz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tenryu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tuytuhlz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Tuytuhlz.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow 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!
Tuytuhlz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Gen Tenryu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
Tuytuhlz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tenryus head.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Tenryu shrugs off.
Tuytuhlz blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Tuytuhlz misses with the head strike.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gen Tenryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenryu cracks a nice hook into Tuytuhlz's ribs.
Tuytuhlz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Tenryu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tuytuhlz misses with an elbow strike.
Tuytuhlz wants to get back to striking at distance but Tenryu won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Good body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz blocking some punches.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards.
Tenryu avoids the elbow strike from Tuytuhlz, against the cage.
Tuytuhlz lands a shot to the body.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuytuhlz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu wants to clinch
and Tuytuhlz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tuytuhlz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Tuytuhlz lands an overhand right.
Tuytuhlz cracks Tenryu with a good jab.
Tenryu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tuytuhlz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tenryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tenryu lands a jab to Tuytuhlz's midsection.
Tuytuhlz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenryu.
Tenryu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance but Tenryu moves to the side
and Tenryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuytuhlz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild combination.
Tenryu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyke Tuytuhlz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A combination from Tuytuhlz does no damage.
Tuytuhlz slips a straight right by Tenryu.
A nice side step and Tuytuhlz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuytuhlz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tuytuhlz avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu closes the distance but Tuytuhlz moves to the side
and Tuytuhlz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Tuytuhlz is having none of it.
Tuytuhlz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tenryu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tuytuhlz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a series of punches but Tuytuhlz avoids them all with ease.
Tuytuhlz throws out a counter right but Tenryu avoids it with no problem.
Tuytuhlz takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Tuytuhlz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tuytuhlz is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenryu finish him?
Tuytuhlz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Tenryu drives through and clinches with Tuytuhlz against the cage.
Tenryu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tuytuhlz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tuytuhlz drops to his knees and Tenryu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu retains his middleweight title!
Gen Tenryu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Torres misses with a looping left.
Masamba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Masamba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masamba misses with a looping right.
Masamba 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.
Masamba misses with a kick to the body.
Torres unleashes a big counter combination but Masamba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masamba.
Masamba tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Masamba misses the body punch
and Masamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Masamba tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masamba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masamba looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masamba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Torres throws a body punch but Masamba moves out of range.
Masamba with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.#T2#
Masamba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Masamba staying out of range there.
Masamba looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Masamba slips the punch.
Masamba lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masamba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masamba throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masamba thows a body kick. Torres tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Masamba 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.
Masamba throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masamba.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Masamba.#T4#
Masamba's corner calls for a 1-2. Masamba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masamba throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
As Masamba backs off Torres throws a huge counter combo but Masamba manages to avoid it all.
Masamba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Benji Torres's cut even more.
Masamba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Masamba throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masamba pushes Torres away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Masamba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Masamba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres moves out of range as Masamba throws a body kick.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Masamba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Torres misses. #T1#
Masamba connects with a single shot there.
Torres takes one to the side of the head.
Masamba scores with a nice strike.
Masamba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Torres moves away from the strike by Masamba.
Masamba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masamba misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres throws out a counter right but Masamba avoids it with no problem.
Masamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Torres counters with a nice right hand that sends Masamba toppling to the canvas! Masamba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torres finish him?!#ROC2#Masamba is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Masamba out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Torres!

Event: HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Farah takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tenryu connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Farah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Farah digs a good hook to Tenryu's body. #CL2#
Farah has managed to clinch.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farah is trying to break the clinch but Tenryu is controlling him.
Farah struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands. #BC2#
Farah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Tenryu moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike.
Farah prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Farah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tenryu presses Farah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Farah throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Farah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Farah scores with a jab to the head.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Farah moves away and avoids it.
Tenryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Farah off the cage and back into range.
Farah moves away from the strike by Tenryu.
Farah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Farah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tenryu doesn't seem phased though.
Farah lands a right hook to the body.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farah tries to bum rush Tenryu with a series of wild strikes but Tenryu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Farah moves out of range.
Farah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu throws an overhand right that lands on Farah's shoulder, as Farah tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenryu misses the target.
Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Tenryu misses its target.#CL#
Tenryu takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tenryu.
Farah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Farah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farah lands with a right to the head.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Farah controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Farah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tenryu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farah can turn it around.
Farah prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farah's elbow.
Tenryu pushes Farah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Farah misses with some punches.
Tenryu letting Farah take a breather here.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu has Farah pushed against the cage.#T3#
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Farah misses with the head strike.
Farah lands with a right to the head.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
Farah misses with a body punch.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
Farah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tenryu pushes Farah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farah up against the cage.
Farah tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farah scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Farah stalling in the clinch.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Farah's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Farah breaks from the clinch.
Tenryu defending well as Farah loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Farah.
Tenryu throws a series of punches but Farah avoids them all with ease.
Farah tries to clinch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Jab from Farah.
Farah lands a slapping body shot.
Farah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Farah.
Tenryu swings for the body but Farah moves out of range.
Farah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farah lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab. #CL2#
Farah takes the fight into the clinch.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdo Farah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah'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.#R2#
Farah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farah misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farah in his tracks.
Farah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Farah lands a nice shot that snaps Tenryu's head back.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Tenryu defending well as Farah loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu throws a hook but Farah blocks it.
Farah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
Farah misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tenryu moves into range and clinches up with Farah.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Farah.
A short uppercut from Farah.
Farah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Gen Tenryu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farah lands an uppercut.
Tenryu lands a body shot. #T1#
Tenryu has Farah pressed against the cage, preventing Farah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farah wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Farah fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Farah tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Farah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farah prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands a nice shot to the body.
Farah is breathing heavily.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farah tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Farah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farah's gas tank.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farah throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu 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.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farah's elbow.
Farah can't break the clinch.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Tenryu. #T2#
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farah misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Farah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farah blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Farah controls the action.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farah's elbow.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu lands an uppercut.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farah fails to land.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tenryu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farah wants to break free but Tenryu has control.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Farah.
Farah swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farah tries to circle away but Tenryu has him pinned against the cage.
Farah is trying to break the clinch but Tenryu is controlling him.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Abdo Farah's cut even more.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farah or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Farah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farah's gas tank.
Tenryu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Tenryu. #T4#
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farah is trying to break the clinch but Tenryu is controlling him.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Farah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farah's gas tank.
Tenryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Farah prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Farah controls the action.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Farah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farah can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu gets through Farah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tenryu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farah throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Farah dodges the punch combination from Tenryu.
The fighters circling - Farah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gen Tenryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenryu lands with an overhand left.
Farah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tenryu. #KD#
Tenryu lands a left and a right that send Farah crashing to the mat, dazed. Tenryu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tenryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farah.
Abdo Farah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Tenryu connects with a body shot.
A jab from Farah misses.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body. Farah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Farah moves away and avoids it.
Farah misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farah blocks a jab.
Farah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farah connects with a looping right hand.
Farah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tenryu instigates a clinch. #T1#
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Farah.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farahs head.
Farah struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Farah can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
A short left from Tenryu.
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Farah blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
Tenryu pushes Farah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Tenryu - that landed with a thud.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Tenryu works on Farah's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farah or not.
Tenryu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Tenryu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farah's elbow.
Farah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Farah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Farah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farah tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Farah's head.
Good body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farah backwards. #CUT#The cut above Abdo Farah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farah.
Tenryu works on Farah's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Farah avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Tenryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Farah's ribcage. Farah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenryu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tenryu cracks Farah with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu pushes Farah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Farah misses with some punches.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Farah misses with some punches.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenryu lands a right hand. #ROC#Farah is rocked!
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Farah is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenryu finish him?
Farah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farah seems to have recovered his senses.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Farah blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Farah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Farah avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tenryu.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Farah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenryu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Farah slips a jab from Tenryu.
Farah misses with a body shot.
Tenryu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Farah manages to circle out of the way.
Tenryu lands a lovely overhand right.
Farah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tenryu scores with a jab. Farah acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD#
Tenryu sends Farah crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tenryu is motioning to the referee to let Farah up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Farah tries to keep at a distance but Tenryu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Farah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Farah.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu pushes Farah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Farah.
Tenryu presses Farah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farah is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Farah misses with some punches.
Tenryu has Farah pushed against the cage.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Farah controls the action.
Farah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Farah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farah blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farah works on Tenryu's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farah wants to stall.
Tenryu is leaning against Farah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu is working Farah over against the cage.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu cracks Farah with a nice body shot.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farah or not.
Tenryu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Farah blocks it.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#Abdo Farah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Farah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farah's gas tank. #T3#
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
Farah takes a shot to the head.
Tenryu gets through Farah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farah tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farah's elbow.
Tenryu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farah or not.
Good body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tenryu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Tenryu effectively controlling the action here.
Tenryu has Farah pressed against the cage, preventing Farah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
Tenryu presses Farah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Farah avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Tenryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tenryu lands a left hand.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Farah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farah's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farah's elbow.
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tenryu pushes Farah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tenryu pushes Farah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu is working Farah over against the cage.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu had his way with Abdo Farah in that round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Tenryu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tenryu tries to clinch but Farah moves out of range.
Tenryu tries to close the distance and clinch but Farah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tenryu lands the left hand.
Tenryu throws an overhand right that drops Farah like a sack of potatoes! Tenryu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gen Tenryu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Petit swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Petit looks for the body kick but Rram saw that one coming.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick from Petit.
A big right from Rram misses. #CL2#
Petit moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rram lands a shot to the body.
Rram lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Rram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rram.
Rram misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Rram misses with a punch on the inside.
Rram throws a head punch that misses.
Petit crunches a lovely knee into Rram's ribcage.#T1##BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Petit throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rram wants to slow Petit down by chopping away at his legs.
Petit lands a head kick. Rram smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick lands for Rram.
Rram misses the body punch
and Petit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rram. That's going to slow Petit down.
Petit lands a front kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
Petit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Rram avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rram pushes Petit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Petit.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit pushes Rram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit gets through Rram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petit scores with a knee to the head.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rram.
Rram lands a left hand.
Petit has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rram. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Petit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3##CL2#
Petit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rram, pushing him back against the cage.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Petit prevents a body shot from Rram.
Rram lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Rram blocks a body shot from Petit.
Petit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rram.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Petit.
Petit lands a hook that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petit trying to land knees to the body.
Petit can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Rram prevents a body shot from Petit.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Rram misses with a short punch 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!
A short right from Petit.
Rram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rram.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Rram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petit has him pressed against the cage.
Petit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Petit.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Rram blocks it.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Petit has the dominant position.
Petit trying to land knees to the body.
Petit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit 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#
Petit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Rram tenderised Petit's leg. Petit is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Petit rushes Rram and presses him up against the cage.
Petit tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram avoids the body shot from Petit.
A lazy body kick from Rram
and Petit counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Petit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petit.
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Petit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
Petit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rram blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petit counters with a leg kick.
Petit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rram misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Petit. #T1#
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Petit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Petit throws out a counter right but Rram avoids it with no problem.
Petit lands a nice hook to Rram's body. Rram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petit lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Petit rushes Rram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit taking a breather.
Rram tries to circle away but Petit has him pinned against the cage.
Rram blocking some punches.
Rram is looking to break free of the clinch but Petit has double underhooks.
Rram throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petit.
Rram misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Petit moves in looking to clinch but Rram pushes him off.
Rram cracks Petit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rram wants to slow Petit down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit misses the shot to the body.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram slips under a jab.
Rram misses with a leg kick
enabling Petit to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram looks to land a combination but Petit avoids it well.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Petit.
Petit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram clobbers Petit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Petit missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Petit.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram staying out of range there.
Petit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rram scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Petit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
Petit jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Rram misses with an uppercut
and Petit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petit throws out the jab.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petit staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Petit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Rram tries to close the distance and clinch but Petit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rram feints and then cracks Petit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petit down.
Petit lands with an overhand left.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Rram is rocked!
Petit drops Rram with a naaaaasty hook - Rram is in real trouble here! Petit dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Petit!
A very excited looking Jean Luc Petit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tenryu. Tenryu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.
Tenryu moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Tenryu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lancaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tenryu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tenryu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Tenryu clinches with his opponent.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage. #BC#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Tenryu lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Lancaster's corner calls for a 1-2. Lancaster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tenryu is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tenryu slips a jab from Lancaster.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##KD2#
Tenryu lands a big uppercut and Lancaster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lancaster looks OK. Tenryu waves Lancaster back to his feet!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Tenryu cracks Lancaster with a hook to the temple - Lancaster is on wobbly legs here! Tenryu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lancaster falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tenryu wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gen Tenryu!
After winning the bout, Gen Tenryu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Pervitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Pervitin manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Pervitin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pervitin is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pervitin with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pervitin preventing the sweep.
Pervitin looking to pass the guard.
Pervitin prevents Torres from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin looking to pass the guard.
Pervitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pervitin trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pervitin throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely.
Pervitin postures up and lands a big shot to Torres's brow.
Pervitin trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pervitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres managing to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pervitin controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Pervitin.
A quick step to the side and Torres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pervitin throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.#TD2#
Pervitin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Pervitin is now in Torres's guard.
Pervitin working some strikes from top position.
Pervitin stands up over Torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Pervitin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Pervitin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Torres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pervitin, into his guard. #REVR#
Pervitin 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.#T3#
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Pervitin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Torres stacks Pervitin 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 Torres!
Torres moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pervitin is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Pervitin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pervitin is letting Torres control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin wants to control but Torres postures up.
Torres controls the position.
Pervitin regains half guard.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pervitin keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pervitin wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Pervitin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pervitin jabs Torres right on the nose. Torres blinks but takes it well.
Pervitin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pervitin lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into range.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Pervitin is just out of range.
Pervitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mr Pervitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pervitin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pervitin misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Pervitin throws a leg kick but Torres checks it.
Torres is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Pervitin digs a good body shot into Torres's ribs.
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pervitin.
Pervitin throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Pervitin motions for Torres to come forward. Pervitin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pervitin tries to land a body kick
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Pervitin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benji Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pervitin.
Pervitin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Pervitin throws an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Torres.
Pervitin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pervitin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Pervitin misses #KD#
and Torres counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pervitin! Torres lets Pervitin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Pervitin is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Torres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Pervitin misses.
Pervitin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torres slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pervitin.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Pervitin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Pervitin finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Pervitin shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pervitin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pervitin.
Pervitin connects with a high kick.
Pervitin lands a lovely overhand right.
Pervitin misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Pervitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Torres has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pervitin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pervitin tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it.
Pervitin dives in for a single leg takedown but Torres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benji Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pervitin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Pervitin shoots in.
A jab from Pervitin does it's job there.#TD2#
Pervitin gets a takedown into half guard.
Pervitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pervitin.
Pervitin won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Pervitin trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Pervitin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres'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#
Torres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pervitin.
Benji Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Pervitin.
Pervitin lands a jab-cross combination.
Pervitin tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres walks into a stiff left hand from Pervitin.
Torres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin misses with a takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Pervitin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Pervitin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Pervitin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pervitin.#T1#
Pervitin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Pervitin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pervitin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pervitin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Torres holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pervitin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Torres tries to roll over but Pervitin keeps him under control.
Pervitin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
Pervitin is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Pervitin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pervitin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Torres wants to control but Pervitin is keeping busy.
Torres wants to improve his position but Pervitin is controlling well.
Pervitin trying to control from Torres's half guard. Torres has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pervitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pervitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pervitin controls the pace.
Pervitin looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pervitin ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Pervitin tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pervitin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pervitin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pervitin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pervitin misses with a wild body shot.
Torres blocks a head kick by Pervitin.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pervitin. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pervitin misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pervitin.
Pervitin connects with a crisp jab.
Torres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pervitin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Pervitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pervitin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 275 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Signarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Signarsson ducks right into an uppercut from LS.
Some bone on bone action there as Signarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LS looks for the body kick but Signarsson saw that one coming.
LS ducks under a wild hook from Signarsson.
LS takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Test LS has been cut.
Signarsson lands a jab.
LS misses with a hook. Signarsson ducked under it nicely.
Signarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LS.
LS lands with a good body shot.
Signarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from LS misses.
Signarsson misses the shot to the body.
LS throws a head kick but Signarsson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Signarsson blocks the body kick.
Signarsson throws the left hand but LS avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
LS drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Signarsson 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.
Signarsson keeping moving, preventing LS from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Signarsson pulls LS in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
LS trying to control the position from guard on top but Signarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LS controlling from the top position.
LS trying to control the position from guard on top but Signarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LS pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Signarsson is keeping the position for now.
LS controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LS goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Signarsson.
Signarsson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Signarsson moves out of range as LS throws a body kick.
Signarsson connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Signarsson misses the target.
Signarsson wants to clinch up but LS keeps it at a distance.
LS tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LS connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Signarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Signarsson.
LS throws a looping overhand right but Signarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Signarsson throws a jab when LS was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Signarsson scores with a jab. LS acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Signarsson needs to keep his hands up - LS had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LS.
LS throws a lazy right hand but Signarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LS misses with an uppercut. Signarsson saw that one coming.
Signarsson throws a body punch but LS moves out of range.
Signarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LS moves away.
LS connects with a good right hand that stumbles Signarsson. Signarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LS bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Signarsson's head.#CUT2#It looks like Gellir Signarsson has been cut.
Signarsson walks into a left hand.
Signarsson is looking to clinch but LS is avoiding it.
LS dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Signarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Signarsson slips under a jab from LS.
Signarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Signarsson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and LS counters with a nice double leg into side control. Signarsson won't be happy with that.
LS is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Signarsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
LS trying to control the position but Signarsson is working away.
Signarsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Signarsson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
LS looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LS is looking to take a break and control but Signarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LS is staying tight to Signarsson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4##SUB2#
LS tries for a kimura but Signarsson is defending well.
LS takes a little break here. Signarsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
LS is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Signarsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LS wants to control but Signarsson is keeping him busy.
LS is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Signarsson's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
LS is trying to get an arm triangle but Signarsson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test LS dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Signarsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LS stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
LS shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Signarsson's guard.
LS controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Signarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LS wants to control from the top but Signarsson keeps moving.
Signarsson trying to keep a closed guard but LS is proving a slippery customer.
LS controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LS pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Signarsson is keeping the position for now.
Signarsson is trying to keep LS in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
LS wants to pass the guard but Signarsson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
LS drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LS jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Signarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LS engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Signarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Signarsson throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Signarsson misses.
Signarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Signarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LS fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LS throws a big shot that misses.
LS has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LS connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
LS throws out a loose jab but Signarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellir Signarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for LS.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LS connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Signarsson scrambles back to his feet.
LS throws a shot to the body.
LS looks to throw the jab but Signarsson is out of range.
LS throws a hook but Signarsson avoids it easily.
LS keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LS keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Signarsson.
LS scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LS misses with a kick to the body.
LS moves out of range of the strikes.
Signarsson 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.
Signarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Signarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Signarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Signarsson connects with the punch.
LS displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Signarsson throws out the jab.
LS on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LS drops his hands momentarily and Signarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#LS is rocked!#T3#
LS throws a half hearted mid kick.
Signarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LS doesn't seem bothered though.
Gellir Signarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Signarsson blocks a head kick by LS.
Signarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gellir Signarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LS is breathing heavily.
Signarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LS tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Signarsson misses its intended target.
Signarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LS throws a hook but Signarsson blocks it.
Signarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Signarsson. LS does a little dance to reset his feet.
LS connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Signarsson's hands.
LS on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Test LS's cut even more.
LS misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Signarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Signarsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LS is still on wobbly legs! Can Signarsson finish him?
Signarsson misses the shot to the body.
LS throws a shot from downtown. Signarsson moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Signarsson engages and cracks LS with a massive lead left hook - LS tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Signarsson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gellir Signarsson!
Gellir Signarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGEâ„¢ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Petit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Petit has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asakura is defending well for now.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
Asakura wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
Asakura works on Petit's body with a couple of short punches.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Asakura is trying to push Petit away but Petit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Petit misses with some punches.
Petit tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura is trying to break free.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit wants to clinch.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petit doesn't seem bothered though.
Petit cracks Asakura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asakura slips a straight right by Petit.#T2#
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petit's head.
Petit takes one on the button.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petit's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Petit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petit lands a nice shot to the body.
Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asakura clobbers Petit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asakura slips a straight right by Petit.
Asakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petit just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Petit lands a really nice looking cross but Asakura seems unphased.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petit connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Petit scoring well with a low kick there.
Asakura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petit swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Petit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.#CL2#
Petit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but Asakura blocks with his arms.
Petit lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Petit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Asakura takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Petit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petit wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura lunges at Petit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petit's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asakura. That's going to slow Petit down.
Petit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Petit.
Asakura tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Petit is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
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 Kotaro Asakura 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#
Asakura thumps Petit with a low kick.
Petit is looking to clinch.
As Petit backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.#CL#
Asakura rushes Petit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura can't break the clinch.
Asakura throws an elbow that misses.
Asakura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petit.
Asakura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Asakura blocks it.
Petit lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit misses with some punches.
Petit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Petit breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Petit darts in and clinches Asakura up against the cage.
Petit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asakura is keeping busy.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura connects with a body shot.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Petit slams his shin into Asakura's torso.
Petit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asakura.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
Petit lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Petit walks into a stiff left hand from Asakura.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Petit blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit misses the jab.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petit takes one on the button.
Asakura jabs Petit right on the nose. Petit blinks but takes it well.
Petit throws a leg kick
and Asakura counters with a nice leg kick.
Petit misses with a hook.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asakura duly obliges.
Asakura takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Asakura slips a jab from Petit.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petit's sensitive parts. #T3#
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petit defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petit.
Petit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
Petit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura scores with a shot to the body.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Asakura misses
and Petit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit.
Petit lands an overhand right.#T4#
Petit looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Asakura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petit throws a lazy body kick
and Asakura counters with a good, hard body kick but Petit shrugs it off.
Petit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Petit sees coming a mile off.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Petit knows he should have avoided that one.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petit throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura 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#
A bone on bone clash there as Asakura blocks the leg kick.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asakura 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.
Petit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petit thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Petit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petit avoids the head kick by Asakura.
Petit avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Petit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Petit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Petit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but Asakura blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
Petit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Asakura blocks it.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Asakura avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Petit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Petit.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Petit has the dominant position.
A short right from Petit on the inside. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura staying out of range there.
Petit tries to score with a low kick but Asakura moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petit's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Petit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petit.
Asakura backing away here, and Petit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petit drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Petit should have avoided that one. #T3#
Petit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Asakura tried to counter with a leg kick but Petit avoided it.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Petit saw that one coming.
Petit misses with a leg kick
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Petit throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petit misses with a right hand
and Petit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Asakura misses with a hook.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
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!
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit stalling in the clinch but Asakura improves position.
Petit trying to land knees to the body.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit misses with a knee to the head.
Petit throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asakura misses with a kick to the body.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Petit misses with an uppercut
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Tenryu in the body.
Tenryu tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Tenryu blocks the body kick.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall tests Tenryu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Hall lands a body punch.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action. #BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Tenryu finds it's target.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall cracks Tenryu with a good jab.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it. #T2#
Tenryu misses with a hook.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Tenryu saw it coming and moves away.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall misses with a jab to the body
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tenryu dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Tenryu moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Tenryu blocks a jab.#T3#
Tenryu lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Tenryu throws a good cross that connects.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall throws a leg kick but Tenryu checks it.
Tenryu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tenryu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the head.
Hall lands a nice hook to Tenryu's body. Tenryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall connects with a right hand. Tenryu shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hall.#T4#
Tenryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall digs a good hook to Tenryu's body.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Tenryu misses.
Hall digs a good hook to Tenryu's body. #CL2#
Tenryu moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. #BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tenryu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall lands a jab.
Tenryu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tenryu 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.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tenryu counters with a left to the body.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall throws a push kick but Tenryu slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Tenryu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hall.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside. #T1#
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall lands an uppercut.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hall.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tenryu tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu is working Hall over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu stalling in the clinch.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tenryu trying to control the position but instead, Hall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tenryu into the cage.
Hall tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tenryu.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall looking to stall.
Hall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tenryu blocks a leg kick.
Tenryu misses with a hook.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Tenryu.
Hall misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Tenryu pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu is working Hall over against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Tenryu is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall trying to stall but Tenryu improves his position.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tenryu.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Tenryu is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
A body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Hall blocks a body shot from Tenryu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tenryu 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
A head kick by Abdul Karim misses #CL2#
and Tenryu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tenryu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
A short left from Abdul Karim.
Tenryu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim. #TD#
Abdul Karim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdul Karim manages to end up in side control.
Abdul Karim controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim working away.#T1#
Abdul Karim looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tenryu is avoiding damage well.
Abdul Karim remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the head.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdul Karim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tenryu after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdul Karim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Tenryu manages to get underhooks.
Abdul Karim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abdul Karim seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.#T3#
Tenryu wants to stall.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdul Karim's elbow.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdul Karim.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with some punches.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
Abdul Karim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tenryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tenryu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Abdul Karim is trying to trip Tenryu. He has hold of a leg but Tenryu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abdul Karim persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenryu is keeping the position for now.
Tenryu has his hands on Abdul Karim's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Tenryu is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tenryu trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Tenryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tenryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdul Karim off the cage and back into range.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Abdul Karim's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Abdul Karim's head but Abdul Karim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu avoids them all with ease.
Abdul Karim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tenryu works Abdul Karim's body with a nice hook.
Tenryu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abdul Karim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tenryu throws a jab when Abdul Karim was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Abdul Karim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tenryu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdul Karim's efforts to push away.#T1#
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Abdul Karim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tenryu is looking to get back to is feet but Abdul Karim passes into side control.
Tenryu is trying to get back to half guard.
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abdul Karim gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tenryu is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Abdul Karim stalls from top position.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tenryu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Tenryu is working away. #T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tenryu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tenryu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Tenryu is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdul Karim prevents Tenryu from escaping the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Tenryu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses with a series of wild punches.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdul Karim cracks Tenryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul Karim sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdul Karim avoids it this time.
Tenryu throws a right and a left that Abdul Karim avoids nicely.
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 Khadem Abdul Karim will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tenryu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tenryu throws a looping overhand right but Abdul Karim ducks down to avoid it.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenryu blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses.
Tenryu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tenryu blocks a jab.
Abdul Karim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Abdul Karim moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.#CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and clinches.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdul Karim 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.#T1#
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdul Karim is working for takedown but Tenryu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abdul Karim works on Tenryu's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries to work over Abdul Karim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu has Abdul Karim pressed against the cage, preventing Abdul Karim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abdul Karim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Abdul Karim struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdul Karim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenryu prevents it.
Tenryu stops a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim tries to break free but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu keeps control of Abdul Karim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tenryu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdul Karim is trying to force a seperation but Tenryu has the dominant position.
Abdul Karim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Abdul Karim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdul Karim's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Tenryu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenryu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tenryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tenryu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdul Karim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tenryu wants to clinch up but Abdul Karim keeps it at a distance.
Khadem Abdul Karim is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range. #CL2#
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Tenryu. #T3#
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Abdul Karim tries to score a body lock takedown but Tenryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abdul Karim wants to take the fight to the mat but Tenryu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tenryu avoiding damage.
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu presses Abdul Karim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown attempt but Tenryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul Karim lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Tenryu rushes Abdul Karim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul Karim misses with some punches. #T4#
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Abdul Karim's ribcage. Abdul Karim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Abdul Karim's head.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Abdul Karim is rocked!
A short uppercut from Tenryu.
Oh Abdul Karim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu is leaning against Abdul Karim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abdul Karim with a big uppercut! Abdul Karim tries to clinch up but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abdul Karim to the mat! Abdul Karim covers up and Tenryu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 262 The Real Deal
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Roos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres takes a swing at Roos's ribcage but misses.
Roos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torres.
Roos with the inside leg kick.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Roos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roos.
Roos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Roos.
Torres misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Roos counters by clinching up.
Roos tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Roos back against the cage.
Roos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Roos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roos has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Roos lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Roos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres. #BC2#
Torres breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Torres blocks a head kick by Roos.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roos throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Cooper Roos has been cut.
Roos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roos walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roos is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it. #T3#
Torres takes a swing at Roos's ribcage but misses.
Roos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roos slips a straight right by Torres.
Roos throwing a counter right hand but Torres manages to avoid it.
Roos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torres.
Roos is looking to counter punch.
Roos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Roos misses with a low kick.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roos misses with a looping right.
Roos with a nice cross.
Roos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roos misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Roos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Torres is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cooper Roos is winning the standup battle so far.
Roos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roos thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
Roos throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres moves out of range as Roos throws a body kick.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Roos missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roos slips under a jab.
Torres walks into a straight right hand from Roos.
Roos loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
Torres scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Torres checks the leg kick.
Roos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roos with a body shot.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roos.
As Torres tries to get set, Roos tries to push him back and clinch up but Torres manages to avoid the attempt.
Torres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3##CL#
Roos has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Benji Torres's cut even more.
Roos gets through Torres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Roos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Roos blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres scores with a shot to the side of Roos's head.
A short right from Roos on the inside.
Roos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres avoiding damage as Roos throws knees to the body.
Roos blocking some punches.
Roos lands a right hand.
Roos misses with the head strike. #T4#
Roos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Torres.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roos is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roos.
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Roos misses with a punch to the body.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Roos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roos.
Roos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Torres takes a shot to the head.
Torres has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torres can turn it around.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torres is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Roos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benji Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Roos closes the distance and clinches.
Roos tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Roos back against the cage.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torres is defending well for now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Torres 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Roos controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Torres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres misses with some punches.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Roos controls the action. #T1#
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roos blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Roos scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Cooper Roos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Roos.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Torres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head.
Roos lands a knee to the body.
Roos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roos lands a body shot.
Torres takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Roos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Roos.
Roos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roos lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Roos. #T2#
Roos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards. #CUT#The cut above Benji Torres's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Roos.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roos scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos lands a left hand.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Torres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roos landing knees to the body.
Roos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roos lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roos.
Roos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards. #ROC#Torres is rocked!
Torres struggles to land a body shot inside as Roos controls his hands.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Roos finish him?
Roos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
Roos pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torres managing to block the knees to the body from Roos. #T3#
A short right from Roos. #CUT#Benji Torres's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Roos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roos.
Torres misses with some punches.
A short right from Roos on the inside.
Roos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roos dips a shoulder and cracks Torres with a mighty uppercut! Torres falls back against the cage and Roos unloads with a barrage of strikes! Torres is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Roos screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cooper Roos!
Cooper Roos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 262 The Real Deal
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Petit tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Petit walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Petit clinches.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petit tries a head kick but it misses.
Petit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee thuds a left hand into Petit's body.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petit moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Petit.
Petit moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee moves away from the strike by Petit. #T1#
Petit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee jabs Petit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petit throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petit in his tracks.
Petit throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
Petit scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Petit's shoulder, as Petit tries to avoid the shot.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee scores with a body shot.
Petit avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Lee throws a body punch but Petit moves out of range.
Lee connects with a right hand. Petit shakes it off.
Lee throws a series of punches but Petit moves out of range.
Lee connects with a right hand. Petit shakes it off.
Petit is looking to clinch.
Petit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petit defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee backing away here, and Petit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Petit.
Petit misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Petit has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee. #T3#
Petit lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee has Petit pushed against the cage.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Petit misses with a body shot.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petit scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Petit takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses the body punch
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Petit closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petit tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Petit tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Petit.
Petit lands a left hand.
Petit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit.
Petit lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
A knee to the head by Petit.
A short body shot lands from Petit as the two fighters clinch.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Zombie Lee 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#
Lee 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.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Petit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee looks to land a combination. Petit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Petit's head.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petit under the eye.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a series of punches but Petit avoids them all with ease.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petit tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Petit lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee cracks Petit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Lee cracks Petit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petit. That's going to slow Lee down.
Petit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Petit moves out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
A little jabbing left from Petit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Petit instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Petit.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Petit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Petit digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Petit takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petit can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Petit.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee misses with some punches.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Lee is looking to control Petit's arms but Petit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Petit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Petit scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Petit trying to land knees to the body.
Petit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Petit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petit misses with the head strike.
Lee blocks a body shot from Petit.
Lee blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit. #T4#
Petit lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Petit.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Petit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jean Luc Petit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petit doesn't seem phased though.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Petit.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petit drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petit tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Petit staying out of range there.
Petit scores with a jab to the body.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petit walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petit takes one to the chin there.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Petit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Petit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petit lands a shot to the body.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petit tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Petit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Petit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Petit looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely. #T2#
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Petit back against the cage.
Petit misses with a punch to the body.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petit up against the cage.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petit up against the cage.
Petit takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Petit.
Petit lands a knee to the head.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
Petit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee stalling the fight.
Lee prevents a body shot from Petit.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Petit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Petit.
Lee prevents a body shot from Petit.
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee trying to stall but Petit improves his position.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit misses with some punches.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Petit misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Petit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petit 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Petit throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petit misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Petit seems unphased.
Petit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petit's head backwards.
Petit wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Asakura.
Some bone on bone action there as Asakura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asakura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petit just manages to avoid it.
Asakura swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Asakura catches Petit right on the button with a cross.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petit.
Petit throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Petit scores with a nice right hand.
Asakura avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petit tries a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Petit's shoulder, as Petit tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura punishes Petit's body with a nice straight punch.
Petit throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asakura.
Asakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petit.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Petit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petit.
Petit doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petit throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petit at a distance.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura cracks Petit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asakura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petit tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petit moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Petit takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Petit instigates a clinch.
Petit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit working aggressively here.
Petit scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petit connects with the punch.
Asakura avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Petit takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Petit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Petit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asakura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Petit moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Asakura tries to keep at a distance but Petit has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Petit.
Asakura managing to block the knees to the body from Petit.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Petit is controlling him.#BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura. #T4#
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Petit stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
Petit lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Petit throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Petit manages to avoid it.
Asakura throws a head kick but Petit moves out of range.
Petit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Petit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petit lands with a good body shot.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit misses with a body shot.
Petit is looking to score with low kicks.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
Asakura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Asakura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Petit misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petit. Petit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petit misses with a straight right.
Petit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asakura connects with a jab.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Petit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petit counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Petit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Asakura blocks a low kick nicely.
Asakura takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Petit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petit throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit. #CL2#
Petit clinches with his opponent.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Asakura cracks Petit with a nice body shot.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Asakura.
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Petit. #T2#
A big left from Petit misses.
Petit is looking to slow Asakura down with leg kicks.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Petit fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Petit off the cage and back into range.
Petit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petit misses with a straight right.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Asakura with a hook.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Asakura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petit.
Petit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petit throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Petit wants to slow Asakura down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petit misses with a straight right.
Petit misses with a jab to the body
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Petit.
Petit takes one to the chin there.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Petit with an uppercut!
A low kick from Petit misses
and Asakura counters with a good low kick that Petit was not able to check.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Petit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Petit misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit 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.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1-2. Asakura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Asakura misses its target.#T4#
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Petit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Asakura jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Petit staying out of range there.
Petit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petit blocks a jab.
Asakura lands with a hook. Petit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Asakura's cut.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Petit off balance momentarily.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Petit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Petit tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petit 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.#CL2#
Petit clinches up against the cage.
Petit is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petit checks a low kick from Asakura.#T1#
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petit to score with a decent uppercut.
Petit missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Petit. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Petit misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petit.
Asakura throws a right hand that Petit ducks under and follows up with a left that Petit also avoids with ease.
Petit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asakura cracks a nice hook into Petit's ribs.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petit doesn't seem bothered though.
Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petit slips a jab from Asakura.
Petit throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a right hand to the body.
Asakura lands a lovely overhand right.
Petit tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petit can do to turn this around?
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.
And Petit responds with a good body kick, but Asakura manages to step out the way in time.
Petit misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura throws a hook but Petit blocks it.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Petit's front leg but catches the back leg as Petit tries to avoid it.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Petit coming out on top.
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Petit throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Petit manages to avoid it.
Asakura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab by Petit.
Petit throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Petit moved away.
Asakura cracks Petit with an open hand slap.
Petit throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Petit's head back.
Petit is looking to clinch.
Asakura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asakura checks it well.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura. #T4#
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Petit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit tries to work over Asakura's front leg with a kick but Asakura checks it.
Petit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Petit's head.
Asakura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petit moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asakura!
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Petit misses with a looping right.
As Petit backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
Petit avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Petit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

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