Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DSOF 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Fuckboi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shull avoids the head kick by Fuckboi.
The crowd cheers as Fuckboi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shull doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Fuckboi.
Shull throws out a loose jab but Fuckboi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuckboi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shull throws a looping overhand right but Fuckboi ducks down to avoid it.
Shull lands a really nice looking cross but Fuckboi seems unphased. #KD2#
Fuckboi lands a big head kick that sends Shull tumbling to the mat! Fuckboi takes a step backwards and waves Shull back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Shull is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shull throws a sloppy body shot
and Fuckboi counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Shull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuckboi cracks a nice hook into Shull's ribs.
Fuckboi ducks under a wild hook from Shull.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Fuckboi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuckboi throws a quick head kick that knocks Shull silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Fuckboi is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Fuckboi!

Event: DSOF 12
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Garland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Garland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shull knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shull stops Garland from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shull has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shull tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Garland wants to control but Shull is keeping him busy.
Garland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Garland is looking to take a break and control but Shull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shull can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shull tries to buck Garland off but Garland is having none of it.#SUB#
Garland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shull holding on.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garland controlling from side mount.
Shull wants to control but Garland postures up.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Shull's face as Garland controls the position.
Garland misses with the ground and pound.
Who's going to make the next move?
Garland is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shull tries to bench press Garland off him but Garland keeps the position. #SUB#
Garland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shull controls the position for a moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garland in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shull is not content to let Garland control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Garland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Garland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Garland fails to land with a series of punches.
Garland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shull's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shull duly obliges.
Garland blocks a jab.
Murray Garland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shull throws out the jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shull enables Garland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shull manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garland works over Shull with some ground and pound from guard.
Shull looking for a sweep. Not yet Shull, not yet.
Shull can't keep his opponent in guard - Garland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shull preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Garland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shull can do to turn this around?
Garland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shull regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garland stays in close to Shull's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
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.
Garland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shull's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd cheers as Shull lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garland doesn't seem phased though.
Murray Garland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Garland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shull desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Garland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Garland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shull tries to roll over but Garland keeps him under control.#T3#
Garland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garland wants to take a breather but Shull is having none of it. #SUB#
Garland wants to work for an arm triangle but Shull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shull wants to improve his position but Garland is controlling well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garland wants to take a breather but Shull is having none of it.
Shull keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shull tries to roll over but Garland keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garland trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Shull tries to sprawl but Garland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Garland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Shull.#TD#
Shull gets caught napping as Garland dives in and scores a takedown. Shull manages to retain guard.
Murray Garland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garland is looking to work some ground and pound but Shull has wrist control.
Garland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shull is controlling Garland's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garland trying to control the position from guard on top but Shull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garland slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Garland is thwarting Shull's attempts to control the position.
Shull is refusing to be controlled, as Garland sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Garland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shull is looking to improve his position.
Rodrick Shull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garland tries to stand and escape but Shull is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garland tries to clinch there but Shull circles away.
Shull misses with a body shot. #TD#
Garland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garland wants to stand but Shull has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Garland trying to pass the guard but Shull defending well.
Garland is thwarting Shull's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Shull is in trouble now - Garland has advanced to mount!
Garland tries to control but Shull wriggling away. #SUB#
Garland has hold of Shull's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shull manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Garland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garland looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Garland trying to control but Shull is having none of it.
Murray Garland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garland controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Garland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garland, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Garland!
In his post fight interview, Murray Garland started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DSOF 10
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Shull seems unphased.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Shull throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Shull avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shull swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
A shot to the body from Shull misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shull throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Shull didn't see that one coming.
Shull is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Shull there.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Shull off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit stalks Shull and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shull's face. Shull staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Shull looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shull throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Shull misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Shull moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Shull's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Shull blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Shull saw that one coming.
Deklek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shull.#T3#
Shull swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shull missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shull misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Shull throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Shull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit punishes Shull's body with a nice straight punch.
Shull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Shull misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Sitsongrit punishes Shull's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Shull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
A left and a right from Shull both land. Nice combination.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Shull down with leg kicks.
Shull throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Shull's body.
Shull misses with a body shot.
Shull takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Shull off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Shull moves away and avoids it.
Shull has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shull walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shull was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Shull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shull misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Shull misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
letting Shull counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit jabs Shull right on the nose. Shull blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Shull with an uppercut!
Shull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Shull off the cage and back into range.
Shull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Shull avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Deklek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Shull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Shull steps away.#T2#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Shull.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shull doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Shull's leg. Shull is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shull 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.
Shull moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Shull is looking to counter punch.
Shull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Shull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shull lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Shull down.
Sitsongrit tests Shull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shull throws out the jab.
Shull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Shull walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs at Shull's body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shull.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shull with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Shull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shull throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Shull knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Shull is just out of range.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Shull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shull misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shull might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shull throws a body shot but no joy.
Shull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit defending well as Shull loads up on a big left hand.
Shull misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deklek Sitsongrit 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#
Shull swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shull at a distance.
Sitsongrit thumps Shull with a low kick.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Shull's body. Shull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shull.
Shull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Shull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Shull's ribs.#T1#
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Shull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shull misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Shull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shull throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Shull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Shull takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shull's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Shull.
Rodrick Shull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Shull keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit won't allow Shull to pass to mount.
Shull prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deklek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Shull wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Shull is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shull moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Shull scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit punishes Shull's body with a nice straight punch.
Shull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Shull off the cage and back into range.
Shull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit defending well as Shull loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shull looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shull misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Deklek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Shull misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Shull misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deklek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deklek Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Deklek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DSOF 9
Date: Sep 25, 2017

#R1#
Petrovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shull avoids the body shot from Petrovich.
Shull throws out a counter right but Petrovich avoids it with no problem.
Shull misses with a looping left.
Petrovich lands a slapping body shot.
Petrovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Shull.
Petrovich misses the shot to the body.
Petrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Shull finds it's way through Petrovich's defenses.
Petrovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovich lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Shull.
Shull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shull thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Petrovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Shull off the cage and back into range.
Petrovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovich throws a body punch but Shull moves out of range.
Petrovich just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Shull gets the takedown into side control.
Shull moves into full mount!
Shull controlling the pace for now.
Petrovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Shull controlling his opponent.
Petrovich is trying desperately to improve position.
Shull controlling his opponent.
Petrovich is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Shull controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
We've been informed that Shull has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Let's hope that Shull 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.
Shull is continuing to stall.
Shull prevents Petrovich from getting the reversal.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shull controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrovich tries to reverse the position but Shull maintains control.
Shull controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrovich tries to get out of the position.
Shull's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrick Shull will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Petrovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shull moves away.
Petrovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrovich connects with the punch.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Petrovich slips a straight right by Shull.
Shull throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrovich lands a right hook to the body.
Petrovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petrovich slips a jab from Shull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Shull. That snapped Petrovich's head back.
Shull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrovich is just out of range.
Shull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Petrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrovich misses the body punch
and Shull counters with a straight right hand.
Dmitri Petrovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovich misses with a body punch
enabling Shull to counter with a crisp jab.
Shull clobbers Petrovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Shull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovich misses with a hook.
Shull tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shull defending well as Petrovich loads up on a big left hand.
Shull takes a swing at Petrovich's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Petrovich.
Petrovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Shull jabs Petrovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dmitri Petrovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Shull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovich throws out the jab.
Shull misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Shull finds it's target.
Petrovich slips under a jab.
Petrovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shull throws a body punch but Petrovich moves out of range.
Shull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrovich is looking to wear down Shull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Petrovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shull doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrovich misses with a right hand
and Shull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shull throws a looping overhand right but Petrovich ducks down to avoid it.
Petrovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shull to score with a decent uppercut.
Shull scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovich throws an overhand right that lands on Shull's shoulder, as Shull tries to avoid the shot.
Shull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrovich misses with a wild body shot.
Shull avoids the body shot from Petrovich.
Shull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrovich in his tracks.
Petrovich misses with a hook to the body
and Shull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shull throws the left hand but Petrovich avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Petrovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Shull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovich.
A big right from Shull misses.
Shull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shull misses with a straight right.
Shull misses with a left hand
and Petrovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovich throws out the jab.
Shull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovich.
Shull lands a slapping body shot.
Shull takes a swing at Petrovich's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrick Shull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shull.
Petrovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a jab when Shull was well out of range.
Shull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovich.
Shull throws a looping overhand right but Petrovich ducks down to avoid it.
Shull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shull.
It looked like Petrovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shull throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Petrovich has Shull up against the cage in a clinch.
Shull tries to break the clinch but Petrovich is controlling the position.
Shull tries a body shot but Petrovich blocks it.
Petrovich stalling the fight. #T1##TD2#
Shull gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Shull.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shull has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shull with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Dmitri Petrovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrovich is looking to get to half guard.
Shull controlling from the full mount.
Shull avoids the attempt from Petrovich to control.
Shull controlling from the full mount.
Petrovich tries to reverse the position but Shull maintains control.#T3#
Shull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shull.
Petrovich tries to hold on but Shull pushes him away.
Shull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shull controlling from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shull prevents Petrovich from getting the reversal.
Shull content just to control the position here.
Petrovich tries to hold on but Shull postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shull controlling from the full mount.
Petrovich throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrick Shull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shull 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrick Shull!

Event: DSOF 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Garland.
Garland tries to counter with a takedown but Shull is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Garland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shull isn't going anywhere.#SU#
Garland decides to stand back up. Garland steps back and let's Shull get back to his feet.#TD#
Garland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shull did well to prevent Garland getting side control.
Garland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garland slows the pace down in half guard.
Shull won't allow Garland to pass to mount. #T1#
Garland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garland moves nicely into side control.
Garland landing strikes.
Shull being controlled for a moment.
Garland tries to stand but Shull is controlling his head.
Garland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.
Garland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Garland is looking to take a break and control but Shull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Garland tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Garland has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Garland working for a guillotine from mount but Shull is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Garland wants to finish this one by submission but Shull is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Garland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garland misses with a head shot.#T4#
Garland tries to control but Shull wriggling away.
Garland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garland wants to control the pace but Shull is squirming around nicely.
Garland controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Garland get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Garland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garland takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Garland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shull!
Shull is looking to get back to his feet here but Garland is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shull's back.#SUB#
Garland looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Shull taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Murray Garland!
Murray Garland spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DSOF 6
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Shull throws a shot from downtown. Thiel moves away and avoids it.
Thiel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Thiel misses. #CL2#
Thiel clinches.
Thiel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thiel throws a head punch that misses.
Shull blocks an uppercut.
Shull has Thiel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thiel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thiel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shull is looking to control Thiel's arms but Thiel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shull has his back to the cage.
Thiel cracks Shull with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiel lands with a short shot to the head.
Thiel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thiel has Shull pressed against the cage.
Thiel throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Thiel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shull backwards. #TD2#
Thiel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thiel throws a strike but Shull avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thiel trying to control but Shull is working from the bottom.
Thiel throws a big elbow that misses.
Thiel looking to sit in guard and control but Shull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shull is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thiel 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.
Shull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Thiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shull is one step ahead there.
Thiel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shull seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shull looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shull looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Shull is working hard here to advance position.
Shull is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shull preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thiel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thiel misses with a right hand
and Shull counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shull to score with a decent uppercut.
Shull moves away from the strike by Thiel.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shull lands with a good body shot.
Thiel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Thiel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thiel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Thiel. That snapped Shull's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shull lands a nice shot to the body.
Shull misses with a hook
and Shull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiel loads up on a big right hand but Shull slips the punch.#TD2#
Thiel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Shull gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thiel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shull defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Thiel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shull takes a swing at Thiel's ribcage but misses.
Shull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Thiel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shull's half guard.
Thiel trying to control from Shull's half guard. Shull has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thiel looking to sit in guard and control but Shull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thiel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shull controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thiel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Shull tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiel is retaining full guard.
Thiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shull is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thiel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matthew Thiel has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Shull misses the target.
Thiel throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Shull.
Thiel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thiel throws a looping overhand right but Shull ducks down to avoid it.
Thiel misses with a looping left.
Thiel throws the left hand but Shull avoids the punch easily.
Thiel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shull scores with a hook to the body. Thiel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thiel 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.
Thiel swings for the body but Shull moves out of range.
Shull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thiel.
Thiel tries to move into range but Shull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thiel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Shull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Shull misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shull lands an overhand right.
Shull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiel misses with a hook
enabling Shull to counter with a crisp jab.
Shull throws a right hand that misses
and Thiel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiel.
Shull throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiel digs a good hook to Shull's body.
A big right from Thiel misses.
A quick step to the side and Shull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thiel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shull.#CL2#
Thiel rushes Shull and presses him up against the cage.
Shull wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matthew Thiel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thiel misses with an uppercut
and Shull counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiel misses with a straight left.
Thiel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thiel slips a straight right by Shull.
Thiel misses with a looping left.
Thiel throws an overhand right that lands on Shull's shoulder, as Shull tries to avoid the shot.
Thiel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thiel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shull.
Thiel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Shull is rocked!
A slow jab from Thiel misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shull misses the target.
Oh Shull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thiel throws out a loose jab but Shull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shull seems to have got his legs back now.
Shull lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Shull jabs at Thiel's body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shull enables Thiel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shull manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thiel preventing the sweep.
Thiel working some strikes from top position.
Thiel wants to control from the top but Shull keeps moving.
Thiel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shull wants to sweep here but Thiel controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thiel landing with the ground and pound.
Rodrick Shull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thiel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shull 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thiel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Thiel coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Thiel.
Thiel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shull drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thiel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shull's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Thiel!
Matthew Thiel is the new lightweight champion!

Event: DSOF 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shull showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shull stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control the position but Shull postures up.
Shull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Shull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Shull seems content to control.
Shull stops Smith from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Shull is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Shull is working hard here to advance position.
Shull prevents Smith from standing back up.
Shull wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith trying to hold on to Shull's head to control him but Shull postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith tries to clinch but Shull is having none of it.
It looked like Shull was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shull throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith pushes Shull away with a front kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Shull ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Shull slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith lands a head kick! #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shull quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith prevents Shull from improving his position.
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!
Smith wants to stand up but Shull is controlling the position.
Shull is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Shull is defending well.
Smith wants to stand up but Shull has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to control but Shull is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shull works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Shull pushes him off.
Shull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Shull counters with a straight right hand.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shull to the ground. Smith is now in Shull's guard.
Smith wants to stand but Shull has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Shull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrick Shull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Shull's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shull is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shull. #REVR#
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shull.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shull wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Shull has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Shull manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Shull controlling the position.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Shull is working from the bottom.
Smith stops Shull from standing up.
Shull looking for a sweep. Not yet Shull, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith wants to stand but Shull is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Shull tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Shull back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Shull is rocked!
Smith thumps Shull with a low kick.
Shull misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Shull's guard.
Shull keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shull is proving hard to escape from.
Smith postures up in Shull's guard and throws a big left but Shull blocks it.
Shull on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shull tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Shull keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Shull pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith is looking to stand up but Shull won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Shull moves out of range easily.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shull moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Shull throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Shull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch up but Shull circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith cracks the inside of Shull's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith. #TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shull keeping control of the position.
Shull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith cracks the inside of Shull's front leg.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith wants to clinch up but Shull keeps it at a distance.
Shull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith looks to clinch
and Shull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shull slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Shull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Shull lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Shull staying out of range there.
Shull throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Shull cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick but Shull moved away.
Shull lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shull checks it well.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Shull gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Shull perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shull trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is looking to escape.
Shull is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to kick Shull off but Shull keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Smith wants to improve his position but Shull is controlling well.
Shull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shull counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Shull moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T3#
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Shull finish him?
Shull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Shull shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Smith is on queer street and Shull is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rodrick Shull!

Event: DSOF 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grater throws a push kick but Shull slaps the foot to one side.
Shull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shull lands a slapping body shot.
Shull fails to land the takedown.
Shull throws a body punch but Grater moves out of range.
Shull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grater throws a body kick that misses.
Grater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shull counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grater looks to land a body kick but Shull moved away.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Shull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grater was well out of range. Poor timing from Shull.
Grater staying out of range there.
Grater misses with a body kick.#T1#
Shull lands a slapping body shot.
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grater throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grater.
Grater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Grater looks for the body kick but Shull saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shull. Grater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grater misses with a body kick.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Shull sees coming a mile off.
Grater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Shull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Shull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grater trying to control but Shull postures up.
Grater controlling the position well.
Shull is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Shull has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shull prevents Grater from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shull throws a hook to the side of Grater's head but Grater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shull jabs at Grater's body.
Shull is looking to wear down Grater with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grater is looking to clinch.
Harg Grater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shull or perhaps it was just good defense by Grater, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Shull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grater throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shull counters with a straight right hand.
Grater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shull throws a body shot but no joy.
Shull looks to land a left hand but Grater moved out of range nicely.
Shull throws the left hand but Grater avoids the punch easily.
Shull takes a swing at Grater's ribcage but misses.
Grater throws a body kick that misses.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Grater
and Shull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Grater closes the distance and pushes Shull back into the cage.
Grater misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrick Shull dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shull moves out of range of the body kick from Grater.
A little feinted left hand from Shull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grater tries to land a front kick but Shull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grater looks for the body kick but Shull saw that one coming.
Shull is looking to counter punch.
Grater misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grater keeps Shull at a distance using the push kick.
Shull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shull connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Grater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shull.
Grater misses with a body kick.
Shull is looking to counter punch.
Grater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Grater throws a wild body kick that Shull sees coming a mile off.
Shull lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Shull misses its intended target.
Grater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grater throws a push kick but Shull slaps the foot to one side.
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Shull misses with an uppercut. Grater saw that one coming.
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shull lands with a good body shot.
Grater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Grater throws a wild body kick that Shull sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Shull throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grater tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shull is in Grater's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shull looking to pass the guard.
Grater wants to sweep here but Shull controlling him for the moment.
Shull controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grater can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Shull stopping the sweep attempt from Grater.
Grater is trying to keep Shull in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shull is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grater avoids the body shot from Shull.
Grater thinks about the counter body kick.
Grater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shull throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Shull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shull.
Shull misses with a body shot. #T4#
Shull stuns Grater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shull moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Shull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grater ducks under a wild hook from Shull.
Grater follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grater looks to throw a body kick
enabling Shull to counter with a crisp jab.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Shull sees coming a mile off.
Rodrick Shull is winning the standup battle so far.
Grater throws a push kick but Shull slaps the foot to one side.
Grater lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shull takes a step back to recover.
Shull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Shull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grater looks for the body kick but Shull saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrick Shull dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grater misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Shull misses.
Shull tests Grater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grater slips a jab from Shull.
Grater misses with a kick to the body.
Shull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shull.
Grater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grater on the side of the head.
Shull throws a looping overhand right but Grater ducks down to avoid it.
Grater misses with a body kick.
Shull misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grater counters with a body kick.#T1#
Grater throws the kick towards the body but Shull avoids it.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Grater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shull punishes Grater's body with a nice straight punch.
Shull moves out of range as Grater throws a body kick.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Grater is just out of range.
Shull throws a lazy right hand but Grater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grater can do to turn this around?
Shull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shull misses with a hook. Grater ducked under it nicely.
Shull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grater tries to land a front kick but Shull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grater tries to clinch there but Shull circles away.
Harg Grater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grater looks to land a body kick but Shull moved away.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Grater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grater tries to clinch there but Shull circles away.
Shull takes a swing at Grater's ribcage but misses.
Grater misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shull thuds a left hand into Grater's body.
Shull lands with an uppercut that bounces Grater off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grater looks to land a body kick but Shull moved away.
Shull blocks the body kick. #T3#
Grater throws the kick towards the body but Shull avoids it.
Shull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Grater is just out of range.
Shull avoids a kick to the body.
Shull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shull lands a nice looking body shot.
Grater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Grater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shull, pushing him back against the cage.
Grater swings wildly with an uppercut but Shull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grater throws a head punch that misses.
Shull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grater backwards.
Shull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Grater.
Shull working aggressively here.
Shull has Grater pushed against the cage.#T4#
Grater dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shull is struggling to control the position.
Grater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Shull - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shull is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shull blocks an uppercut.
Grater has Shull pressed against the cage, preventing Shull from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grater pushes Shull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grater gets through Shull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grater tries to work over Shull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrick Shull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shull, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrick Shull!

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