Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Darmody takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darmody misses the shot to the body.
Kissell scores with a hook to the body. Darmody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Kissell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kissell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Darmody pushes Kissell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kissell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Darmody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darmody trying his best to control but Kissell has mounted him.
Kissell controlling from mount.
Darmody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kissell on the ground.#SUB2#
Kissell wants to finish this one by submission but Darmody is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kissell.
Kissell tries to control but Darmody wriggling away.
Kissell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T1#
Kissell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kissell content just to control the position here.
Darmody has given up his back here. Will Kissell look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Kissell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Darmody knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Darmody for a finish.
Darmody rolls, trying to escape but Kissell keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Kissell looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Darmody taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
James Darmody spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something, I dunno'.

Event: POWERS 67
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Aldo connects with a body shot that sends Darmody's belly button to the back.
Darmody on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Aldo.
Darmody scores with a hook.
Darmody misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Darmody there.
Darmody looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Darmody looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Darmody.
James Darmody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Darmody's head.
Darmody is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Darmody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darmody blocks it with crossed arms.
Aldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darmody has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo can't find room to land a body shot as Darmody controls the action. #BC2#
Darmody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darmody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Darmody, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Aldo clinches up with Darmody and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darmody is trying to force a seperation but Aldo has the dominant position.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Darmody avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo prevents Darmody from breaking the clinch.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darmody has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darmody can turn it around.
Aldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo has Darmody pushed against the cage.
Darmody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Aldo lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Aldo as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo has Darmody pressed against the cage, preventing Darmody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darmody digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darmody wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo misses with a knee strike.
Aldo prevents Darmody from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Aldo.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Darmody avoids the damage to the body.
Darmody is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Darmody is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but Darmody blocks it.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darmody wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Aldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Darmody throws a poor cross that misses
and Aldo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Darmody.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Darmody is rocked!
Darmody misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a crisp right that sends Darmody to the canvas! Aldo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Aldo!
Gustavo Aldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
James Darmody was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something, I dunno'.

Event: POWERS 65
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Darmody looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Darmody has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darmody there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darmody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darmody has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldo throws a head kick but Darmody moves out of range.
Aldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Darmody.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Darmody punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Darmody has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Aldo counters by clinching up.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Aldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
Darmody tries to circle away but Aldo has him pinned against the cage.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldo.
Darmody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with a knee strike.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darmody avoids it.
Aldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Aldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aldo digs a right hand into Darmody's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darmody's gas tank.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Darmody looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darmody up against the cage.
Darmody managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo. #T3#
Darmody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darmody wants to break free but Aldo has control.
Aldo tries to work over Darmody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darmody avoids it.
Darmody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darmody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aldo has Darmody pressed against the cage.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo. #T4#
Good body shot from Aldo.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Darmody tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Darmody's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo misses with a knee to the head.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but Darmody blocks it.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Darmody controls his hands.
Aldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Aldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Darmody misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a low kick, right behind Darmody 's knee.
Darmody tries a low kick but Aldo avoids it.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darmody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Darmody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Darmody misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Darmody is rocked!
Aldo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Darmody drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Aldo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Darmody's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Aldo!
Gustavo Aldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated James Darmody had this to say: 'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something, I dunno'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Darmody.
A cross from Darmody lands.
Darmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but no was well out of range. Poor timing from Darmody.
no swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James Darmody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darmody stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darmody swats away the attempt to clinch by no.
It looked like Darmody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
no takes a body punch but keeps moving.
no fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Darmody on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darmody digs a good hook to no's body.
no shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darmody sprawls well. Darmody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. no gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
no dodges the punch combination from Darmody.
Darmody definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
no clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Darmody breaks the clinch.
no takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darmody connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darmody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
no takes one on the chin but seems OK.
no throws a body shot but no joy.
Darmody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt no.
Darmody scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - no looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darmody swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Darmody feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to no's calf.
A shot to the liver by Darmody. Beautiful body shot.
Darmody scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darmody tests no's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but no moves away.
Darmody lands with an uppercut that bounces no off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darmody.
no bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darmody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
no takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
no shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darmody sprawls well. Darmody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. no gets slowly back to his feet.
James Darmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of on no.#T3#
no stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darmody.
Darmody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but no manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - no looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darmody connects with a jab.
Darmody with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darmody lands a really nice looking cross but no seems unphased.
Darmody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darmody feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits nos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darmody misses with a double jab.
Darmody stuffs the takedown attempt from no. no gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Darmody thumps no with a low kick.
no's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from Darmody.
no takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Darmody lands an impressive looking overhand right. no doesn't seem phased though.
Darmody is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
no fails with a takedown attempt.
no dives in for a single leg takedown but Darmody sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darmody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
no has his takedown stuffed
and Darmody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
no takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Darmody.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody dominated that round.
That's time! Darmody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
no has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from no there as he acknowledges the shot.
no shoots in looking for a takedown but Darmody manages to keep the fight standing, pushing no's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darmody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Darmody as he connects with a hook.
on no is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darmody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and no has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Darmody tenderised no's leg. no is trying to keep his angry face on.
no stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and no wants it to stay on the feet.
Darmody takes a swing at no's ribcage but misses.
no feints the counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darmody.
Darmody misses with a double jab.
no lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
no gets a clinch.
no swings wildly with an uppercut but Darmody uses good head movement to avoid it.
no throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darmody blocks it with crossed arms. #T1##BC#
Darmody breaks from the clinch.
Darmody takes a swing at no's ribcage but misses.
no looks for a takedown but Darmody sprawls well.
Darmody cracks no with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darmody misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on no's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Darmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but no moves away.
Darmody will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darmody is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Darmody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
no takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
no closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Darmody quickly recovers to half guard.
Darmody on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darmody tries to get out of the position.
no missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
no lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
no is trying to control. Darmody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
no thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darmody's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
no throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
no throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
no is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darmody blocking the ground and pound attempt from no.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
no not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
no throwing shots but Darmody is blocking nicely. #T3#
Darmody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Darmody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from no. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
no takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darmody scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good work by no as he checks the leg kick.
Darmody looks to land a combination but no avoids it well.
As Darmody backs off no throws a huge counter combo but Darmody manages to avoid it all.
Darmody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
no rushes Darmody and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
no throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Darmody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darmody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
no let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
no shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darmody as he jumps to the side.
James Darmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of on no.#T4#
Darmody thows a leg kick but no checks it
and no counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Darmody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Darmody. No joy for no on that attempt.
no avoids the body shot from Darmody.
Darmody shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as no sprawls well. no wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darmody gets slowly back to his feet.
James Darmody is winning the standup battle so far.
no staying out of range there.
Darmody throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
no slaps away a takedown attempt from Darmody, before circling back to the center of the mat.
no misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darmody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
no clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
no breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darmody misses with a telegraphed body shot
and no counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darmody thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Darmody. No joy for no on that attempt.
Darmody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
no moves in looking to clinch but Darmody pushes him off.
Darmody connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darmody scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
no fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darmody stuffs the takedown attempt from no. no gets slowly back to his feet.
Darmody with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
no takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darmody throws a quick inside leg kick.
no shoots in looking for a takedown but Darmody manages to keep the fight standing, pushing no's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Darmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of on no.
No luck with that takedown attempt from no.
Darmody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darmody tries a low kick but no avoids it.
Darmody throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Darmody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
no wants to counter the offense by Darmody and move into the clinch position.
no takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Darmody lands an overhand right.#T2#
no doesn't manage to clinch there - Darmody circles away.
Darmody tries to counter by moving into the clinch but no manages to circle out of the way.
Darmody lands with a cross.
Darmody throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darmody bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps no's head backwards.
James Darmody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Darmody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darmody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that no can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
no clinches up with Darmody and pushes him back against the cage.
no tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Darmody smiles and moves away.
Darmody fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. no looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darmody lands an overhand right.
Darmody scores with a jab. no acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Darmody lands a nice hook to no's body. no takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
no darts in looking for a takedown but Darmody gets double underhooks and turns no into the cage.
no is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
no ducks right into an uppercut from Darmody.
Darmody throws a body shot but no joy.
Darmody circles away from the clinch attempt.
no takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Darmody lands with a nice body punch.
no walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
no looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darmody swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Darmody connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darmody looks to score with a jab to the body but no is just out of range.
no feints the counter takedown.
Darmody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
no tries for a takedown but Darmody circles away easily
and Darmody counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Darmody cracks a nice hook into no's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darmody throws a body punch but no moves out of range.
no shoots in looking for a takedown. Darmody tries to sprawl out of it but no keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darmody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
on no has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
no pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Darmody showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darmody, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Darmody!
James Darmody decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Darmody connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darmody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kairuz shoots for a double leg takedown but Darmody sprawls well. He's pushed Kairuz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darmody!
Darmody definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kairuz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darmody to score with a decent uppercut.
James Darmody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darmody fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kairuz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darmody throws a looping overhand right but Kairuz ducks down to avoid it.
Kairuz throws a fast counter high kick but Darmody manages to duck under it in time.
Darmody lands a glancing blow to the side of Kairuz's head.
A low kick from Darmody misses #TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kairuz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kairuz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kairuz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darmody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kairuz. #T1#
Kairuz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darmody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kairuz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darmody avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kairuz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Darmody connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darmody throws a body shot but no joy.
Kairuz avoids the head kick by Darmody.
Darmody moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kairuz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darmody circles away quickly and effectively.
Darmody throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Darmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kairuz was well out of range. Poor timing from Darmody.
Darmody is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kairuz goes for a double leg but Darmody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmody continues to drive forward.#CL#
Darmody has Kairuz up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Darmody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darmody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kairuz goes for a double leg but Darmody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmody continues to drive forward.
James Darmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kairuz.#TD2#
Kairuz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kairuz cracks Darmody with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kairuz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kairuz is working Darmody over with some ground and pound from side control.
Darmody seems a little lost for a moment, as Kairuz dominates the positioning.#T3#
Kairuz tries to advance to mount but Darmody denies him.
Kairuz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kairuz landing a few strikes.
Kairuz controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Kairuz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kairuz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kairuz working the head and body with strikes.
Kairuz 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.
Kairuz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Darmody.
Darmody digs a good body shot into Kairuz's ribs.
Darmody connects with a leg kick. Kairuz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kairuz misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Darmody was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kairuz.
Kairuz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kairuz ducks under a wild hook from Darmody.
Kairuz throws a fast counter high kick but Darmody manages to duck under it in time.
Kairuz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darmody.
Darmody connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darmody clobbers Kairuz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darmody lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Darmody.
Darmody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kairuz can do to turn this around?
Darmody throws a body punch but Kairuz moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darmody throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a single leg into guard. Darmody didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kairuz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kairuz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michael Kairuz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darmody avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kairuz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darmody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kairuz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darmody cracks Kairuz with an open hand slap.
Darmody scores with a jab to the body.
Darmody misses with a wild body shot.
Kairuz goes for a double leg but Darmody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmody continues to drive forward.
Nice defenses there by Kairuz.
Darmody misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Kairuz blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Kairuz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kairuz in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Darmody is trying to stand up here but Kairuz is controlling him well.
Kairuz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kairuz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Darmody to regain full guard.
Kairuz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kairuz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kairuz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kairuz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kairuz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kairuz throws a strike but Darmody rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kairuz pulls Darmody in close to his closed guard and prevents Darmody from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody dominated that second round.
That's time! Darmody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darmody throws a big shot that misses.
Kairuz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kairuz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kairuz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kairuz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darmody throws out a loose jab but Kairuz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kairuz tries to counter with a clinch but Darmody shakes him off and moves away.
Darmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kairuz moves away.
Kairuz goes for a double leg but Darmody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmody continues to drive forward.
Darmody scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kairuz in his tracks.
Kairuz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darmody.
Darmody scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darmody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kairuz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darmody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Darmody tries to bum rush Kairuz with a series of wild strikes but Kairuz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Darmody.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Darmody misses #TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kairuz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kairuz working Darmody over with strikes.
Kairuz is taking a breather. Darmody says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Darmody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darmody on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darmody tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Kairuz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
James Darmody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kairuz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kairuz working over Darmody with some ground and pound. Darmody looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kairuz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darmody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kairuz. #T3#
Kairuz controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Darmody misses the target.
Kairuz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darmody throws out the jab.
Kairuz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darmody closes the distance but Kairuz moves to the side #TD2#
and Kairuz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darmody won't be happy with that.
Kairuz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Darmody is letting Kairuz control him for a moment.
Kairuz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Kairuz.
Kairuz working the ground and pound.
Kairuz in side control, throwing shots but Darmody defends.
Kairuz cracks Darmody with a big right hand but Darmody just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kairuz 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 Darmody's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kairuz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kairuz is working Darmody over with some ground and pound from side control.
Darmody pushes Kairuz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kairuz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee asks Kairuz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kairuz prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC 47: Capuchin vs Michael
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Darmody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darmody connects with a leg kick. Assid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Assid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Darmody.
Darmody cracks Assid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darmody tries to bum rush Assid with a series of wild strikes but Assid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Darmody misses.
As Darmody backs off Assid throws a huge counter combo but Darmody manages to avoid it all.
Darmody misses the shot to the body.
Darmody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darmody is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Darmody.
Darmody stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Darmody lands a two punch combo.
Darmody scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Darmody. #T1#
Darmody swinging wildly here.
Darmody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darmody cracks Assid with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Assid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Assid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Darmody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Darmody finds it's way through Assid's defenses.
Darmody lands a jab-cross combination.
Darmody scores with a decent looking hook.
Assid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darmody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Assid scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darmody throws a leg kick which misses Assid's front leg but catches the back leg as Assid tries to avoid it.
James Darmody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Darmody fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darmody connects with the punch.
Darmody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darmody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assid with the counter takedown but Darmody avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Darmody. That snapped Assid's head back.
Darmody is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Darmody scores with a crisp jab that stopped Assid in his tracks. #CL#
Darmody gets a clinch.
Assid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darmody gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Assid jumps guard but Darmody turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##BC#
Darmody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assid fails with the takedown
and Darmody counters with a nice uppercut.
James Darmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hansov Assid.
Some wild striking there from Darmody.
Assid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darmody swivels and escapes.
Assid looks for a takedown but Darmody sprawls well.
Darmody throws a body shot but no joy.
Assid dodges the punch combination from Darmody. #T4#
Darmody shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Assid eats them both and turns towards Darmody to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Darmody lands a nice shot that snaps Assid's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darmody. Assid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Assid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darmody throws a right and a left that Assid avoids nicely.
Assid feints the counter takedown.
Darmody scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darmody fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darmody lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Darmody is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darmody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darmody lands with a right hand.
Darmody cracks Assid with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Darmody keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Darmody.
Assid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darmody.
Darmody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assid.
Darmody tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assid is able to avoid easily.
Darmody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assid.
Darmody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Assid tries to counter it with a takedown but Darmody pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darmody goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Darmody 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.
Assid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darmody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Darmody misses.
Darmody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assid.
Assid with the counter takedown but Darmody avoids it easily.
Hansov Assid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Assid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Darmody bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Darmody stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A big left from Darmody misses.
Assid slips a jab and a cross from Darmody.
Assid feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assid defending well as Darmody loads up on a big left hand.
Darmody is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Darmody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darmody moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAssid.
A slow jab from Darmody misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Assid or perhaps it was just good defense by Darmody, which made it look bad.
James Darmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hansov Assid.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darmody, as that shot connected.
Assid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Assid is trying desperately to land a takedown but Darmody is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Assid.
Darmody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darmody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darmody misses with a low kick as Assid jumps back.
Assid with the counter takedown but Darmody avoids it easily.
Darmody misses with a straight left.
And Assid tries to counter it with a takedown but Darmody pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Assid slips a jab and a cross from Darmody.
Jab by Darmody.
Darmody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darmody throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assid on the side of the head.
Assid slips under a jab.
Assid feints the counter takedown.
Darmody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assid can do to turn this around?#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Darmody.
Assid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Assid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A cross from Darmody lands.
A cross from Darmody lands.
Darmody misses with a few strikes there.
Darmody moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAssid.
Darmody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darmody works over Assid's head and body with a nice combination.
James Darmody is winning the standup battle so far.
Darmody feints and then cracks Assid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Assid down.
Darmody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Assid tries to counter it with a takedown but Darmody pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Assid takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Darmody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darmody takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darmody jabs Assid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darmody shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Assid drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darmody defends it well.
Darmody throws a body punch but Assid moves out of range.
Assid throws a fast counter high kick but Darmody manages to duck under it in time.
Darmody misses the shot to the body.
Darmody fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Assid is out of range.
Assid with the counter takedown but Darmody avoids it easily.
Darmody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darmody lands a jab to Assid's midsection.
Darmody throws out a powerful jab.
Assid shoots in and drives through. Darmody sprawls well.
Darmody went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Assid tries for a takedown but Darmody sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darmody misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Assid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Darmody. Those never looked like landing.
Assid with the counter takedown but Darmody avoids it easily.
Darmody scores with a hook to the body. Assid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Assid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darmody thuds a left hand into Assid's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darmody.
Donk. Darmody catches Assid right on the button with a cross.
Darmody misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darmody throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Assid counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Darmody scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darmody misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Assid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Darmody! #T1#
Assid tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Assid is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Darmody is trying to escape and Assid transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Darmody is forced to tap! Nice work there by Assid! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hansov Assid!
James Darmody spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something, I dunno'.

Event: HFC 42:Kruger vs Tripplet
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Gooseman moves in looking to clinch but Darmody pushes him off.#CL#
Gooseman darts in and clinches Darmody up against the cage.
Darmody is trying to push Gooseman away but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gooseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Darmody looks winded!
Gooseman lands a shoulder strike.
Darmody wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darmody can't find room to land a body shot as Gooseman controls the action.
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Darmody's ribcage.
Darmody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gooseman landing knees to the body.
Gooseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darmody in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gooseman landing knees to the body.
Gooseman tries to throw a body punch but Darmody avoids it by throwing Gooseman back against the cage.
Gooseman gets through Darmody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Darmody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but Darmody blocks it.
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
Gooseman scores a nice knee to the body.
Gooseman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Gooseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Darmody's ribcage.
Gooseman can't find room to land a body shot as Darmody controls the action.
Gooseman misses with an elbow over the top.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gooseman.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Darmody won't want to take too many of those.
Gooseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darmody in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gooseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gooseman landing knees to the body.
Gooseman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darmody looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Darmody's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Darmody's ribcage.
Gooseman with a knee to the head.
Gooseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darmody in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Gooseman throws an elbow but misses.
Gooseman lands a right hand.
Gooseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gooseman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gooseman landing knees to the body.
Gooseman scores with a knee to the head.
Gooseman tries to work over Darmody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
Gooseman struggles to land a body shot inside as Darmody controls his hands.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Darmody won't want to take too many of those.
Gooseman landing knees to the body.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Darmody won't want to take too many of those.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gooseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Darmody blocks a body shot from Gooseman.
Gooseman prevents Darmody from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Darmody has had enough of the clinch but Gooseman keeps him there for the moment.
Gooseman working Darmody over with knees to the body.
Gooseman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman prevents a body shot from Darmody.
Gooseman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gooseman landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gooseman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darmody or not.
Gooseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gooseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Darmody's face.
Darmody takes a knee to the side of the body.
Darmody blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Gooseman throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Gooseman. #T4#
Gooseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gooseman.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gooseman misses with a knee strike.
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gooseman keeps control of Darmody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Darmody won't want to take too many of those.
Darmody is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darmody avoids a wild elbow strike from Gooseman.
Gooseman misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gooseman is working Darmody over against the cage.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gooseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darmody has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gooseman misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Gooseman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Darmody looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Gooseman takes the fight into the clinch.
Gooseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darmody blocks it with crossed arms.
Gooseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gooseman lands an elbow just above Darmody 's eye.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gooseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darmody blocks it with crossed arms.
Shane Gooseman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Darmody's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darmody wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gooseman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darmody can do to turn this around?
Gooseman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooseman with a knee to the head.
Gooseman tries to throw a body punch but Darmody avoids it by throwing Gooseman back against the cage.
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
Gooseman misses with a knee to the head.
Gooseman with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gooseman trying to land knees to the body.
Darmody is trying to stall.
Gooseman landing knees to the head.
Gooseman prevents Darmody from breaking the clinch.
Darmody prevents a body shot from Gooseman.
Gooseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Darmody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Gooseman.
Darmody avoids a wild elbow strike from Gooseman.
A right hook to the body lands for Gooseman.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
Gooseman lands a left hand.
Gooseman lands with a right to the head.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but Darmody blocks with his arms.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Gooseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darmody is defending well for now.
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Darmody's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Darmody won't want to take too many of those.
Darmody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gooseman lands a knee to the body.
Gooseman trying to land knees to the body.
Gooseman tries to land knees in the clinch but Darmody avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Darmody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gooseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darmody misses with a hook. Gooseman ducked under it nicely.
Darmody misses with a double jab. #CL#
Gooseman rushes Darmody and presses him up against the cage.
Gooseman keeps control of Darmody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gooseman works on Darmody's body with a couple of short punches.
Gooseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Gooseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gooseman lands a knee to the body.
Darmody is trying to push Gooseman away but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gooseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
Gooseman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gooseman obliges.
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
Darmody is trying to break the clinch but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
Gooseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gooseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Gooseman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gooseman blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Gooseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darmody is defending well for now.
Darmody tries to break the clinch but Gooseman is controlling the position.
Darmody managing to block the knees to the body from Gooseman. #BC2#
Darmody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gooseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darmody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gooseman.
Darmody only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darmody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gooseman manages to avoid it.
Gooseman misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Darmody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gooseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Gooseman rushes Darmody and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gooseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darmody in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darmody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gooseman obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Gooseman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gooseman is looking to clinch.
Gooseman throws a head kick that misses.
Darmody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Darmody misses.
Gooseman closes the distance but Darmody moves to the side
and Gooseman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darmody feints and then cracks Gooseman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gooseman down.
Gooseman tries to clinch but Darmody is having none of it. #CL#
Gooseman instigates a clinch.
Gooseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gooseman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darmody has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Darmody working hard to break the clinch.
Gooseman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darmody is trying to force a seperation but Gooseman has the dominant position.
Gooseman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Darmody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Gooseman moves into the clinch.
Gooseman lands a knee to the body.
Gooseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darmody blocks it with crossed arms.
Gooseman is working Darmody over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Darmody - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Gooseman.
Gooseman can't find room to land a body shot as Darmody controls the action. #BC2#
Darmody breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Gooseman closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gooseman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darmody's brow.
Darmody is looking to control Gooseman's arms but Gooseman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darmody has his back to the cage.
Darmody has had enough of the clinch but Gooseman keeps him there for the moment.
Darmody tries to land knees in the clinch but Gooseman avoids the damage to the body.
Gooseman scores with a knee to the head.
Darmody is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gooseman obliges.#T2#
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gooseman throws an elbow but it misses.
Darmody avoids a wild elbow strike from Gooseman.
Darmody looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Gooseman working Darmody over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Gooseman digs a right hand into Darmody's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darmody's gas tank.
Gooseman scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gooseman obliges.
Darmody can't break the clinch.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darmody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darmody dodges an elbow strike from Gooseman.
Darmody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Gooseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darmody blocks it with crossed arms.
Darmody takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gooseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darmody misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gooseman.
Darmody tries a body shot but Gooseman blocks it.
Darmody wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
Gooseman keeps control of Darmody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gooseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gooseman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gooseman prevents Darmody from breaking the clinch.
Darmody takes a knee right on the jaw!
Darmody wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gooseman. #T4#
Gooseman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gooseman throws an elbow but misses.
Gooseman landing knees to the head.
Gooseman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darmody's efforts to push away.
Gooseman keeps control of Darmody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James Darmody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gooseman pushes off an throws an elbow but Darmody leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
Gooseman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gooseman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darmody or not.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
Shane Gooseman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gooseman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Gooseman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gooseman, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Gooseman!
James Darmody was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something, I dunno'.

Event: HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Darmody circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darmody misses with a double jab.
Blitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Darmody does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Blitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Darmody.
Darmody throws a sloppy body shot
and Blitz counters with a series of strikes. Darmody will be more careful next time no doubt.
Darmody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Darmody circles away.
Darmody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darmody unleashes a big counter combination but Blitz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Darmody tries a low kick but Blitz avoids it.
Darmody lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Blitz lands a big head kick that sends Darmody tumbling to the mat! Blitz takes a step backwards and waves Darmody back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Darmody is rocked!#T1#
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darmody is still on wobbly legs! Can Blitz finish him?#CL#
Blitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Darmody throws a head punch that misses.
Blitz is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darmody swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darmody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blitz.
Blitz lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Darmody crumples to the floor! Blitz milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Blitz!
John Blitz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
James Darmody was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something, I dunno'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Darmody cracks a nice hook into Jaa's ribs.
Jaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaa checks the leg kick.
It looked like Jaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darmody scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darmody.
Jaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Darmody.
Jaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darmody looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Darmody. No joy for Jaa on that attempt.
A punch combination from Darmody misses.
Darmody uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Darmody throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Darmody stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darmody wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaa throws a leg kick
and Darmody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Darmody - just one landing.
Darmody wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darmody is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Jaa darts in and clinches Darmody up against the cage.
Darmody tries to circle away but Jaa has him pinned against the cage.
Darmody has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darmody tries to circle away but Jaa has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Darmody's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Darmody manages to break the clinch.
Darmody connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Darmody.
Jaa dives in and grabs Darmody's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darmody pushes down on Jaa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darmody throws a leg kick which misses Jaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaa tries to avoid it. #T2#
Darmody cracks Jaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darmody manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darmody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaa counters with a one-two to the body.
Darmody scores with a shot to the body.
Darmody throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Darmody pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jaa back to the cage. Darmody follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Darmody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darmody is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jaa takes one to the side of the head.
Jaa slips a jab and a cross from Darmody.
Darmody misses with a body shot.
Darmody misses with a few strikes there.
Jaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darmody but Darmody pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Darmody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaa is looking to slow Darmody down with leg kicks.
Darmody lands a nice hook to Jaa's body. Jaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Darmody.
Jaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darmody misses the shot to the body.
Jaa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darmody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaa manages to avoid it.
Darmody jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darmody. Jaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darmody with a nice cross.
Darmody 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. #T4#
Jaa is looking to clinch.
Darmody throws a head kick but Jaa moves out of range.
Darmody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darmody.
James Darmody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Darmody circles away.
Darmody throws a combination that misses
and Jaa counters with a three punch combo that has Darmody backing up. Darmody nods at Jaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darmody misses with a head kick.
Darmody looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Jaa moves into range and clinches up with Darmody.#BC2#
Darmody breaks from the clinch.
Darmody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Darmody fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Darmody is trying to push Jaa away but Jaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darmody tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darmody on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Jaa. #BC2#
Darmody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaa wants to clinch.
Darmody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darmody is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darmody looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaa appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darmody. Jaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darmody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Darmody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darmody plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Darmody throws a head kick that Jaa semi-blocks. #T1#
Jaa moves away from the strike by Darmody.
It looked like Jaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darmody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darmody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darmody motions for Jaa to come forward. Darmody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa avoids the body shot from Darmody.
James Darmody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Darmody misses
and Jaa counters with a three punch combo that has Darmody backing up. Darmody nods at Jaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darmody works Jaa's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Darmody swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darmody is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darmody throws a combination that misses
and Jaa counters with a series of strikes. Darmody will be more careful next time no doubt.
Darmody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darmody looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaa is just out of range.
As Darmody looks to move away, Jaa throws a big counter combo but Darmody just gets out of the way.
Darmody thumps Jaa with a low kick.
Darmody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Jaa has Darmody up against the cage in a clinch.
Darmody wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaa won't allow it.
Darmody is trying to push Jaa away but Jaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darmody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaa misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Jaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darmody avoids it.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darmody avoids it.
Darmody wants to break free but Jaa has control. #BC#
Jaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darmody misses with a straight left.
As Darmody looks to move away, Jaa throws a big counter combo but Darmody just gets out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Darmody.
Jaa takes one to the chin there.
Darmody connects with a high kick.
Darmody will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Jaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darmody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaa.
A low kick from Darmody is predictable there
and Jaa counters with a three punch combo that has Darmody backing up. Darmody nods at Jaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Darmody scores with a one two! Jaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darmody thumps Jaa with a low kick.
Darmody feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaa's calf.
Darmody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darmody swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darmody is looking for the big counter here.
Darmody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darmody sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darmody scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Darmody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darmody loads up on a big right hand but Jaa slips the punch.
Darmody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaa counters with a one-two to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darmody throws a good cross that connects.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darmody misses with a series of wild punches.
Darmody looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaa is just out of range.
Darmody falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Jaa moves into the clinch.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Darmody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darmody to score with a decent uppercut.
Darmody lands a nice hook to Jaa's body. Jaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Jaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaa throws an elbow but misses. #T1##BC#
Jaa manages to break the clinch.
Darmody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darmody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaa is looking to counter the offense by Darmody and move into the clinch.
Darmody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darmody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick from Darmody misses.
Darmody swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaa.
Jaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darmody. Darmody obviously looking to wear him down.
Darmody connects with a right hand. Jaa shakes it off.#T2#
Darmody throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darmody connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jaa checks a leg kick.
James Darmody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darmody.
Jaa blocks a head kick by Darmody.
Jaa throws a big counter combination but Darmody scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaa takes one to the side of the head.
Darmody looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaa is just out of range.
A low kick from Darmody is predictable there
and Jaa counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Darmody is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darmody is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaa finish him?
Darmody on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darmody seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Jaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Darmody fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaa to the ground. Darmody is now in Jaa's guard.#ES#
Jaa scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Jaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaa is defended easily by Darmody.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jaa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Darmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Darmody.
Darmody misses with a low kick.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darmody lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaa's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Darmody misses.
Darmody just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaa is looking to counter the offense by Darmody and move into the clinch.
Darmody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaa. #T4##TD2#
Jaa tries to sprawl but Darmody drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jaa kicks Darmody off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darmody lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darmody.#CL#
Jaa closes the distance and clinches.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darmody is defending well for now.
Darmody tries to break the clinch but Jaa is controlling the position.
Jaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A hook to the body from Jaa.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Darmody won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
Tony Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darmody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Darmody.
I've got Darmody winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Darmody!
James Darmody decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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