Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Dominguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paetmar.
Paetmar tries to counter with a takedown but Dominguez is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Paetmar gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Dominguez cracks Paetmar with a nice body shot.
Paetmar dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a right hand.
Paetmar prevents a body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez crunches a lovely knee into Paetmar's ribcage.
Paetmar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dominguez digs a right hand underneath Paetmar's ribcage. Paetmar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Paetmar controls the action.
Dominguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paetmar trying to control the position but instead, Dominguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paetmar into the cage.
Paetmar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dominguez to keep the fight standing.
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Paetmar successfully pulls guard.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Dominguez stands up and waves to Paetmar to follow him.
Dominguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Paetmar's head.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the head.
Paetmar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Paetmar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez slips under a jab from Paetmar.
Dominguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar misses the jab.
Paetmar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dominguez. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Paetmar instigates a clinch.
Paetmar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Paetmar controls his hands.
Paetmar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dominguez to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venali Paetmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the side of Paetmar's head.
Dominguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Dominguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paetmar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dominguez can turn it around.
Dominguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Dominguez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.#T3#
Paetmar tries to pull guard but Dominguez won't allow it.
Paetmar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dominguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dominguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Dominguez.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
A right hook to the body lands for Dominguez.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dominguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hook to the body lands for Dominguez.
Dominguez pushes Paetmar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez working Paetmar over with knees to the body.
Dominguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paetmar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominguez smiles and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Dominguez. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Dominguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paetmar on the side of the head.
Dominguez looks to land a combination but Paetmar avoids it well.
Paetmar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.#CL2#
Dominguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paetmar, pushing him back against the cage.
Paetmar throws a head punch that misses.
Paetmar jumps guard but Dominguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paetmar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dominguez walks away with a smile on his face. Paetmar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paetmar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dominguez scores with a leg kick.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paetmar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paetmar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paetmar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dominguez!
Dominguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paetmar momentarily.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paetmar.
Dominguez scores with a jab.
Jab, jab by Dominguez - just one landing.
Paetmar tries to move into range but Dominguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Paetmar clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paetmar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paetmar.
A head punch on the inside from Paetmar fails to land.
Dominguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dominguez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paetmar or not.
Dominguez gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paetmar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paetmar tries to pull guard but Dominguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paetmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Dominguez - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head.
Dominguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Paetmar controls the action.
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Paetmar in his tracks for a moment.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Paetmar avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Dominguez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paetmar or not.
Dominguez connects with a knee to the head.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dominguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paetmar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dominguez obliges.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominguez gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paetmar takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dominguez.
A knee to the head by Dominguez.
Dominguez with a knee to the head.
Paetmar is trying to pull guard but Dominguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dominguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dominguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paetmar's defenses.
Paetmar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venali Paetmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez landing knees to the body. #T3#
Dominguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dominguez pushes Paetmar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paetmar working aggressively here.
Dominguez crunches a lovely knee into Paetmar's ribcage.
Dominguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Dominguez is leaning against Paetmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dominguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Paetmar 's eye. #ROC2#Paetmar is rocked!
Paetmar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominguez smiles and moves away.
Dominguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Paetmar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar seems to have got his legs back now.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
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!
Paetmar wants to clinch up but Dominguez keeps it at a distance.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range. #T4#
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target.
Dominguez throws out a loose jab but Paetmar uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Dominguez tries to get set, Paetmar tries to push him back and clinch up but Dominguez manages to avoid the attempt.
Dominguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dominguez lunges at Paetmar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paetmar's hand.
A swing and a miss from Paetmar.
Paetmar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paetmar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Paetmar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a right hand that Paetmar ducks under and follows up with a left that Paetmar also avoids with ease.
Paetmar is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez 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#
Paetmar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominguez 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.
Paetmar takes one on the button.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Paetmar misses its intended target.
Dominguez works over Paetmar's head and body with a nice combination.
Dominguez throws out a powerful jab.
Dominguez scores with a push kick.
Dominguez lands a big head kick that sends Paetmar to the canvas! Dominguez follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montesh Dominguez!
A victorious Montesh Dominguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Venali Paetmar had this to say: 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 214
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands the left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Itzpapalotltotec. Those never looked like landing.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paetmar slips under a jab.
Paetmar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Paetmar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds his right hand into Paetmar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Paetmar throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Itzpapalotltotec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paetmar lands with an overhand left.
Paetmar tries to clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec circles away and keeps his distance.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Paetmar is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
Paetmar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Paetmar with a good jab.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Itzpapalotltotec avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Paetmar's shoulder, as Paetmar tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Paetmar closes the distance and pushes Itzpapalotltotec back into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Paetmar trying to control the position but instead, Itzpapalotltotec has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paetmar into the cage.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Itzpapalotltotec controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itzpapalotltotec.#TD2#
Paetmar has Itzpapalotltotec pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paetmar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Itzpapalotltotec tumbling to the mat - Paetmar dives into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
My spies in LA Training Center inform me that Paetmar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Itzpapalotltotec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paetmar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paetmar lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Paetmar is looking for a kimura here.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Paetmar postures up.
Paetmar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Paetmar is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itzpapalotltotec is pressing down on Paetmar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Paetmar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Itzpapalotltotec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paetmar has managed to get both his arms back between Itzpapalotltotec's legs - danger averted.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Itzpapalotltotec sitting in guard here, content to control.
Itzpapalotltotec stopping the sweep attempt from Paetmar.
Paetmar keeping full guard, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to pass. #SUB2#
Paetmar is looking for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec pushes his legs off easily.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar wants to sweep but no luck.
Itzpapalotltotec is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paetmar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Paetmar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paetmar being controlled here, momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing down on Paetmar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paetmar wants to improve his position but Itzpapalotltotec is controlling well.
Paetmar trying to hold on to Itzpapalotltotec's head to control him but Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Paetmar is looking to improve his position.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Paetmar strikes.
Paetmar tries to clinch there but Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Paetmar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Itzpapalotltotec - just one landing.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a good cross that connects.
Paetmar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Itzpapalotltotec to score with a decent uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paetmar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar tries to counter with a clinch but Itzpapalotltotec shakes him off and moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the head.
Paetmar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Paetmar gets a clinch. #T1#
Paetmar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paetmar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Itzpapalotltotec stops a takedown attempt from Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Paetmar jumps guard and drags Itzpapalotltotec to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Itzpapalotltotec has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paetmar is proving hard to escape from.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar trying to keep a closed guard but Itzpapalotltotec is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paetmar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Itzpapalotltotec has managed to get both his arms back between Paetmar's legs - danger averted.
Itzpapalotltotec preventing the sweep.
Paetmar is looking to sweep but instead, Itzpapalotltotec has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Paetmar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itzpapalotltotec in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Itzpapalotltotec uses his free foot to push down on Paetmar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paetmar.
Itzpapalotltotec tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paetmar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling from mount.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paetmar tries to lock up and control but Itzpapalotltotec gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Paetmar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paetmar can do to turn this around?
Paetmar wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.#SUB#
Paetmar tries to improve his position but Itzpapalotltotec has taken his back! Itzpapalotltotec has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Paetmar tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Itzpapalotltotec pushes Paetmar away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Venali Paetmar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 208
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Ho Joy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paetmar counters with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
A nice combination there by Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Ho Joy avoids them all with ease.
Ho Joy is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar looks to land a combination but Ho Joy avoids it well.
Paetmar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paetmar looks to land a combination but Ho Joy avoids it well.
Paetmar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Joy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paetmar works Ho Joy's body with a nice hook.
Paetmar throws a low kick but Ho Joy avoids it.
Ho Joy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paetmar avoids it.
Donk. Paetmar catches Ho Joy right on the button with a cross.#T1#
A head kick misses from Ho Joy.
Paetmar looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
Ho Joy tried to counter with a leg kick but Paetmar avoided it.
Paetmar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paetmar throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Joy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the body from Paetmar misses #CL#
and Ho Joy counters by clinching up.
Ho Joy avoiding damage as Paetmar throws knees to the body.
Paetmar jumps guard but Ho Joy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ho Joy misses with some punches.
Ho Joy lands with a light punch inside.
Paetmar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ho Joy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Ho Joy has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Ho Joy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paetmar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ho Joy to the mat. Ho Joy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Joy wants to get back to his feet but Paetmar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ho Joy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paetmar is pushing down on Ho Joy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ho Joy is fighting to maintain full guard but Paetmar has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ho Joy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paetmar passes to full mount!
Ho Joy is looking to get to half guard.
Ho Joy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Paetmar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Joy. That's going to slow Paetmar down.
Paetmar looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paetmar throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Ho Joy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paetmar throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar jabs Ho Joy right on the nose. Ho Joy blinks but takes it well.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Ho Joy avoids them all with ease.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paetmar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ho Joy motions for Paetmar to come forward. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paetmar! But no joy.
Ho Joy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paetmar misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ho Joy counters by clinching up.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Paetmar controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paetmar prevents a body shot from Ho Joy. #T4#
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Paetmar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paetmar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Ho Joy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Paetmar avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Ho Joy as the two fighters clinch.
Paetmar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paetmar tries a knee to the head but Ho Joy blocks it.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Ho Joy lands with a right to the head.
Ho Joy lands a body punch.
Paetmar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ho Joy is defending well.
Paetmar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paetmar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ho Joy is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Paetmar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Joy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A clash of legs there as Paetmar blocks the low kick.
Ho Joy is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Paetmar catches Ho Joy right on the button with a cross.
Paetmar connects with a right hand. Ho Joy shakes it off.
Paetmar cracks Ho Joy with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ho Joy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ho Joy lands an uppercut.#T1#
Paetmar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ho Joy gets underhooks to prevent Paetmar's takedown attempt.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Paetmar avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage. #TD2#
Paetmar pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Ho Joy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paetmar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Joy has managed to get both his arms back between Paetmar's legs - danger averted.
Paetmar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ho Joy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ho Joy wants to pass the guard but Paetmar is keeping the position.
Paetmar keeping moving, preventing Ho Joy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paetmar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paetmar striking off his back but it's not causing Ho Joy any problems.
Ho Joy is fighting to break Paetmar's control of his arms but Paetmar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ho Joy trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ho Joy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paetmar's guard.#SUB2#
Ho Joy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paetmar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Joy has managed to get both his arms back between Paetmar's legs - danger averted.
Ho Joy tries to stand but Paetmar is controlling from the bottom.
Ho Joy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ho Joy throws a good cross that connects.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
Ho Joy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Paetmar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar throws a combination. Ho Joy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paetmar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ho Joy counters with an inside leg kick.
Paetmar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range.
Ho Joy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ho Joy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paetmar.
Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venali Paetmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ho Joy takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Paetmar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy manages to get back to half guard.
Ho Joy wants to improve his position but Paetmar is controlling well. #T4##SUB2#
Paetmar is working for a submission of some sort.
Ho Joy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paetmar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ho Joy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paetmar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paetmar is looking to stall here but Ho Joy recovers full guard.
Paetmar wants to control from the top but Ho Joy keeps moving. #SUB#
Ho Joy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paetmar defends it easily.#SUB#
Paetmar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Venali Paetmar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ho Joy slips under a jab.
Paetmar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
As Paetmar backs away, Ho Joy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paetmar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho Joy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paetmar. Paetmar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ho Joy slips a jab from Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
Paetmar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a looping overhand right but Ho Joy ducks down to avoid it.
Paetmar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Paetmar misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming.
Ho Joy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar throws a leg kick
and Ho Joy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
Paetmar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paetmar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho Joy on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Paetmar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Paetmar tries to land a front kick but Ho Joy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Ho Joy slips the punch.
A nice leg kick from Ho Joy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Ho Joy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Paetmar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses
and Paetmar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Ho Joy slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar sizes up Ho Joy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paetmar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Joy manages to avoid it.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paetmar's sensitive parts.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
A jab from Paetmar does it's job there.
Paetmar throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Ho Joy counters by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Ho Joy.
Paetmar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ho Joy smiles and moves away.
Ho Joy looks to throw the jab but Paetmar is out of range.
Paetmar throws a leg kick that misses.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Ho Joy with a series of wild strikes but Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho Joy misses the target.
Ho Joy with the inside leg kick.
Paetmar throws a looping overhand right but Ho Joy ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Joy.
Paetmar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Paetmar connects with the punch.
Paetmar throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
Paetmar tries to score with a low kick but Ho Joy moves his leg out of the way.
Ho Joy lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but Paetmar manages to avoid it.
Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Paetmar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Venali Paetmar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paetmar scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Joy should have avoided that one.
Ho Joy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paetmar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Ho Joy tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venali Paetmar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paetmar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!
A victorious Venali Paetmar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Do Ho Joy was interviewed post fight and said 'Thats it for me. Thank you all!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 196
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Bonifacio slips under a jab from Paetmar.
Bonifacio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paetmar throws a leg kick but Bonifacio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Paetmar misses its intended target.
Paetmar misses with a straight left.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paetmar with a body shot.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonifacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws out a loose jab but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up.
Paetmar throws a counter high kick but Bonifacio was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bonifacio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paetmar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio needs to keep his hands up - Paetmar had a free shot at his head there.
Paetmar throws out a leg kick but Bonifacio moves out of range and Paetmar only half commits.
Paetmar misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Paetmar walks into a straight right hand from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a series of punches but Paetmar moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio . That snapped Paetmar's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio tries to clinch up.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio .
Paetmar with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Bonifacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Paetmar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonifacio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paetmar cracks Bonifacio with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio tries to work over Paetmar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Paetmar uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Paetmar tightens his grip and picks Bonifacio up, before dumping him to the ground. Bonifacio manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Paetmar has gone for a leg lock! Bonifacio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paetmar's guard.#REVB#
Paetmar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paetmar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paetmar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bonifacio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Paetmar from controlling successfully. #T2#
Paetmar looking to pass the guard.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonifacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonifacio is controlling Paetmar's posture.
Paetmar forces his way into half guard.
Paetmar is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonifacio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paetmar throwing shots but Bonifacio is blocking nicely.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paetmar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio is not content to let Paetmar control the position.#T3#
Paetmar is taking a breather. Bonifacio 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.#SUB#
Paetmar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paetmar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paetmar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paetmar wants to control but Bonifacio is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, if Paetmar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonifacio moves in looking to clinch but Paetmar pushes him off.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paetmar throws a low kick but Bonifacio moves out of range easily.
Paetmar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bonifacio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonifacio throws a one two combo.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio 's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Paetmar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paetmar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonifacio eats them both and turns towards Paetmar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A good leg kick by Paetmar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Bonifacio coming out on top.
Paetmar scores with a hook to the body. Bonifacio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paetmar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonifacio lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Bonifacio .
Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paetmar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonifacio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luigi Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bonifacio misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Paetmar misses its target.
No joy there for Bonifacio , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Paetmar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonifacio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Bonifacio lands.
Nice defenses there by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Paetmar misses.
Paetmar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonifacio 's head.
Paetmar throws a hook but Bonifacio avoids it easily.
Bonifacio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonifacio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonifacio connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Bonifacio lands with a hook. Paetmar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar looks to land a right hand but Bonifacio moved out of range.#T1#
Bonifacio moves to clinch but Paetmar breaks away
and Paetmar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paetmar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonifacio .
Paetmar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio .
Bonifacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.
Paetmar tries to land a leg kick but Bonifacio saw it coming and moves away.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body. Paetmar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Bonifacio .
As Bonifacio looks to move away, Paetmar throws a big counter combo but Bonifacio just gets out of the way.
Paetmar misses with a straight left.
Bonifacio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonifacio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paetmar misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Paetmar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Bonifacio lands with a nice body punch.
Bonifacio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paetmar. Paetmar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paetmar throws a leg kick but Bonifacio sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Bonifacio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Paetmar.
Paetmar swings for the body but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Bonifacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Bonifacio slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bonifacio , as that shot connected.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Paetmar.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonifacio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paetmar swings widly with a right hand
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.
Paetmar scores with a shot to the body.
Paetmar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
A big right from Paetmar misses.
Bonifacio tests Paetmar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Paetmar is just out of range.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.
Paetmar fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body. Paetmar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Paetmar just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Bonifacio .
A punch lands to the side of Paetmar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left and a right from Bonifacio both land. Nice combination.
Paetmar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paetmar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio moves in looking to clinch but Paetmar pushes him off.
Paetmar lands with a nice combination. Bonifacio backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Bonifacio is rocked!
Bonifacio get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bonifacio stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Paetmar runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Venali Paetmar!
Venali Paetmar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Luigi Bonifacio stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am the BEST!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 187
Date: Sep 26, 2022

#R1#
Orsic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Paetmar misses the target.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paetmar as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paetmar cracks Orsic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paetmar takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic throws a jab when Paetmar was well out of range.
Paetmar connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic lands a body shot.
Paetmar throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Paetmar throws a combination that misses
and Paetmar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paetmar connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Paetmar.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsic.
Orsic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orsic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Paetmar.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paetmar. #TD#
Orsic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Orsic is working for a submission of some sort.
Orsic wants to free his trapped foot but Paetmar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paetmar controlling the position for now.
Orsic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Orsic is working for a kimura but Paetmar is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB#
Orsic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paetmar is just riding it out for now. Orsic eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Paetmar looking for submissions off his back.
Paetmar is trying to get back to full guard.
Paetmar wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Orsic is working for a kimura but Paetmar is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paetmar is looking for a sweep. Orsic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orsic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Paetmar is refusing to be controlled, as Orsic sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Paetmar actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orsic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paetmar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paetmar defends it well.
Orsic working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura but Paetmar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orsic to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic trying to pass the guard but Paetmar defending well.
Orsic prevents Paetmar from improving his position.
Paetmar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsic.
Paetmar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paetmar is trying to maintain the position but Orsic is very close to passing his half guard.
Paetmar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Orsic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Paetmar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mate Orsic!
After winning the bout, Mate Orsic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Venali Paetmar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Paetmar avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paetmar! But no joy.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paetmar lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Paetmar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith thuds a left hand into Paetmar's body.
Paetmar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paetmar counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Paetmar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a right hand. Paetmar shakes it off.
Smith is looking to wear down Paetmar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Paetmar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Paetmar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Paetmar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paetmar connects with a body shot.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.#T3#
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Paetmar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paetmar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a jab. Paetmar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith scores with a hook.
Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Paetmar.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paetmar manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Paetmar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
As Smith backs off Paetmar throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a jab when Paetmar was well out of range.
Paetmar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paetmar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Paetmar is just out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paetmar!
Paetmar lands a front kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith clobbers Paetmar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paetmar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paetmar wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paetmar defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Paetmar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a right and a left that Paetmar avoids nicely.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paetmar manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Paetmar fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paetmar has time to react.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Paetmar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paetmar.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses the jab.
Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paetmar is looking for the big counter here.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Paetmar counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Paetmar moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Paetmar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nice cross by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Paetmar misses.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Paetmar seems unphased.
Paetmar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar misses with the combination.
Smith cracks Paetmar with an open hand slap.
Smith misses with a body shot. #T3#
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paetmar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paetmar misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Paetmar is just out of range.
As Smith backs off Paetmar throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paetmar momentarily.
Smith throws the left hand but Paetmar avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Paetmar's head but Paetmar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paetmar! But no joy.
Paetmar blocks a jab.
Paetmar moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith with a hook.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Paetmar's shoulder, as Paetmar tries to avoid the shot.
Paetmar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Paetmar slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook
and Paetmar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paetmars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Paetmar's head back.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Paetmar.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a hook
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Paetmar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar slips a jab from Smith.
Paetmar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#KD2#
Paetmar drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paetmar is looking for the KO!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Paetmar counters with a left to the body.
Paetmar scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Paetmar's ribs.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Paetmar. #T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Paetmar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paetmar walks into a jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Paetmar moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Venali Paetmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Paetmar moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paetmar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paetmar momentarily.
Smith misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Paetmar counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Paetmar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Paetmar counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Paetmar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Paetmar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venali Paetmar!
A victorious Venali Paetmar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 162
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Ulatov avoids them all with ease.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paetmar as he jumps to the side.
Sergei Ulatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar swinging wildly here.
Ulatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
Ulatov goes for a double leg but Paetmar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paetmar continues to drive forward.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paetmar scores with a hook to the body.
Ulatov blocks a body shot from Paetmar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar cracks Ulatov with a nice body shot.
Paetmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ulatov's elbow.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
Paetmar lands a hook that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards.
Ulatov tries to pull guard but Paetmar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ulatov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatov controls his hands.
Paetmar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulatov fails to pull guard.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Paetmar tries a body shot but Ulatov blocks it.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Ulatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paetmar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage. #T2#
Paetmar lands with a short shot to the head.
Paetmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ulatov's elbow.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike.
Paetmar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paetmar tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulatov fails to pull guard.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Paetmar misses with the head strike.
Paetmar digs a right hand underneath Ulatov's ribcage. Ulatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Paetmar lands a hook that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards.
Ulatov prevents a body shot from Paetmar.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Paetmar fails to land.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ulatov or not.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paetmar pushes Ulatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Ulatov fails to pull guard.
Paetmar lands a body punch.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Paetmar as the two fighters clinch.
Paetmar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatov controls his hands.
Paetmar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ulatov.
Paetmar tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulatov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ulatov fails to land the takedown.
Ulatov shoots for a takedown but Paetmar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paetmar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ulatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paetmar unleashes a big counter combination but Ulatov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paetmar sprawls well. Paetmar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ulatov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ulatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paetmar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulatov somewhat.
Paetmar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combo that has Ulatov backing up. Ulatov nods at Paetmar to acknowledge the strikes.
Paetmar throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Ulatov is rocked!
Ulatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paetmar connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Ulatov tumbling to the canvas! Paetmar pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Ulatov was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Venali Paetmar!
During a confident post fight interview, Venali Paetmar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 154
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Paetmar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Brunswick Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Brunswick Jr slams his shin into Paetmar's torso.
Brunswick Jr scores with a hook.
Paetmar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Paetmar clinches up with Brunswick Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Brunswick Jr tries to stall but Paetmar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Brunswick Jr.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunswick Jr controls his hands.
Brunswick Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brunswick Jr is pushing Paetmar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Paetmar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr is looking to control Paetmar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brunswick Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Paetmar seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Paetmar misses with a head shot. Brunswick Jr uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Paetmar from controlling successfully.
Brunswick Jr keeping full guard, as Paetmar tries to pass.
Paetmar throws a big elbow that misses.
Brunswick Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunswick Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paetmar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paetmar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paetmar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paetmar pushing down on Brunswick Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Paetmar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paetmar trying to control the action but Brunswick Jr is working from the bottom.
Paetmar is looking to advance position but Brunswick Jr won't allow it.
Brunswick Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Paetmar sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Paetmar seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Paetmar is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Paetmar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brunswick Jr defends it well.
Paetmar not doing much here.
Brunswick Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brunswick Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paetmar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunswick Jr is keeping the position for now. #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.
Paetmar throwing strikes from guard but Brunswick Jr blocks nicely.
Paetmar wants to control from the top but Brunswick Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Paetmar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunswick Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paetmar's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paetmar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunswick Jrs head.
Brunswick Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brunswick Jr missing with knees to the body.
Paetmar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brunswick Jr after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Brunswick Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brunswick Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paetmar misses with a takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Paetmar gets the takedown into side control.
Brunswick Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Brunswick Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Brunswick Jr prevents Paetmar from moving into mount.
Paetmar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Paetmar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar tries to advance position but instead Brunswick Jr slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Paetmar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Paetmar is pressing down on Brunswick Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brunswick Jr is holding on for now.
Paetmar is looking to take a break and control but Brunswick Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paetmar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Paetmar 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.
Paetmar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Paetmar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paetmar. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paetmar trying to control from half guard but Brunswick Jr is working away.
Paetmar misses with a head shot. Brunswick Jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Paetmar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paetmar 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. #T3##ES#
Brunswick Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Paetmar drives through and clinches with Brunswick Jr against the cage. #TD2#
Paetmar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Paetmar wants to control but Brunswick Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Paetmar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brunswick Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Paetmar is working to tighten his grip on Brunswick Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brunswick Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Paetmar is really squeezing tight and eventually Brunswick Jr passes out! Paetmar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Venali Paetmar!
Venali Paetmar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 146
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Paetmar fails with the takedown.
Lester is looking to counter punch.
Paetmar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Paetmar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paetmar is working for takedown but Lester is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paetmar tries to score a body lock takedown but Lester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Paetmar scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paetmar tries for a takedown but Lester circles away easily
and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paetmar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paetmar tries to clinch
letting Lester counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lester lands a nice looking body shot.
Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Paetmar clinches up against the cage.
Paetmar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester.
Paetmar tries to score a body lock takedown but Lester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Paetmar is trying to trip Lester. He has hold of a leg but Lester is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Paetmar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Paetmar prevents Lester from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paetmar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lester managing to control the position.
Lester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paetmar looking for a sweep. Not yet Paetmar, not yet.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar trying to keep a closed guard but Lester is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Paetmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
Paetmar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lester lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paetmar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lester stays in close to Paetmar's body and controls the position.
Lester trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom.
Paetmar is trying to hold Lester in close to prevent damage but Lester has managed to pass into half guard.
Paetmar has his hands clasped together around Lester's back. He's all about the action.
Lester is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lester works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Paetmar tries to hold on but Lester pushes him away.
Lester with good strikes from the mount here!
Paetmar is in a horrible position here. Lester smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lester lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paetmar hang on?
Lester lands a couple of good shots and Paetmar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paetmar tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lester.
Lester is hanging on to Paetmar's back as he tries to escape.
Paetmar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paetmar is trying to remain composed but Lester is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paetmar is really stuck here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free.
Lester lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Paetmar hold on?!
Lester lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Paetmar hold on?!
Lester throwing damaging strikes from the back! Paetmar could be in trouble here!
Lester is punishing Paetmar with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Lester is working the ground and pound. Can Paetmar escape?
Lester trying to control momentarily.
Lester is not going to allow Paetmar to sit and survive in this position.
Paetmar is trying to remain composed but Lester is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The referee is taking a good look at Paetmar as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lester!
Paetmar is taking damage to the body and head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lester lands a shot to the body.
Paetmar covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Paetmar tries to break free.
Lester gets his hands free as Paetmar looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lester controlling the positon.
Lester scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lester lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Paetmar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester lands with an overhand left.
Paetmar tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
Paetmar shoots in and drives through. Lester sprawls well.
Paetmar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paetmar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paetmar with a poor takedown
and Lester counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Paetmar rushes Lester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paetmar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lester pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Lester's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paetmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. #BC#
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lester connects with a right hand. Paetmar shakes it off.
Lester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Lester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Lester finds it's target.#ROC#Paetmar is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Lester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lester.
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him?
Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Paetmar closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lester manages to break the clinch.
Paetmar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lester counters with a crisp right that sends Paetmar to the canvas! Lester follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
An out of breath Moe Lester thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Venali Paetmar had this to say: 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 138
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Paetmar shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Paetmar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paetmar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Paetmar.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paetmar cracks Savage with a nice body shot.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Paetmar tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Paetmar.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savage. #T1#
Savage lands with a left to the head.
Paetmar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paetmar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savage after a bit of a struggle.
Savage digs a right hand into Paetmar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paetmar's gas tank.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paetmar tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paetmar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage. #TD2#
Paetmar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Paetmar looks winded!
Paetmar trying to control the position but Savage is working away. #SUB2#
Paetmar tries for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
Paetmar tries to advance position but instead Savage slips a leg back in to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage won't allow Paetmar to pass to mount. #T2#
Paetmar not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Paetmar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is trying to stand.
Paetmar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paetmar is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paetmar is stalling here. Savage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Paetmar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Savage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Paetmar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paetmar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Savage is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Paetmar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paetmar moves into full guard.
Savage wants to stand but Paetmar is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Paetmar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paetmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paetmar pushing down on Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paetmar is looking to pass Savage's guard but actually Savage recovers to full guard.
Paetmar prevents Savage from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Paetmar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paetmar has Savage in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Paetmar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Savage passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Royal Savage dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Paetmar with a poor takedown
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paetmar can do to turn this around?
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paetmar misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.#TD2#
Paetmar scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
Savage wants to stand but Paetmar is controlling the position.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Paetmar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paetmar throwing strikes but missing.
Paetmar won't allow Savage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Paetmar trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paetmar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Savage's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paetmar staying out of range there.
Paetmar moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Savage lands a lovely overhand right.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Savage misses.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paetmar somewhat.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Paetmar moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paetmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Paetmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar blocks a jab.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Paetmar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Paetmar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paetmar has a takedown stuffed.
Savage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Paetmar tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Jab by Savage.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savage cracks Paetmar with a good jab.
Paetmar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paetmar shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Paetmar shoots in.
Paetmar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
Paetmar throws a good cross that connects.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Paetmar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paetmar showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Paetmar trying to work for an americana but Savage has managed to regain full guard. #T3#
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Paetmar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Paetmar from controlling successfully.
Paetmar looking to pass the guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Paetmar from controlling successfully.
Paetmar tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paetmar looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Savage preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Paetmar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Savage should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paetmar has tightened it up now! Savage should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Venali Paetmar!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 123
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Man Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paetmar tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
A quick step to the side and Man Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Paetmar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paetmar throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Paetmar walks into a left hand.
Paetmar misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar throws a poor cross that misses
and Man Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the body
and Man Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Paetmar scores with a jab to the head.
Man Iii walks into a straight right hand from Paetmar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar misses with a lunging right hand
and Man Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Man Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paetmar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Paetmar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paetmar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paetmar tries to work over Man Iii's front leg with a kick but Man Iii checks it.
It looked like Man Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paetmar.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
As Paetmar backs away, Man Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paetmar lands with a nice body punch.
Paetmar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
Paetmar lands a right hook to the body.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Paetmar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paetmar misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Man Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Paetmar tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
As Paetmar looks to move away, Man Iii throws a big counter combo but Paetmar just gets out of the way.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paetmar misses with a body shot.
Paetmar throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Man Iii counters with a nice right hand that sends Paetmar toppling to the canvas! Paetmar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Man Iii finish him?!#ROC#Paetmar is rocked!
Paetmar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paetmar with a hook.
Paetmar misses with a body shot
and Man Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paetmar lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Paetmar misses.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paetmar throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Paetmar.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Paetmar misses with a body shot
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Man Iii cracks Paetmar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paetmar wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Paetmar misses with a body shot
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paetmar misses the body punch #KD#
and Man Iii counters with a nice right hand that sends Paetmar toppling to the canvas! Paetmar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Man Iii finish him?!
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paetmar.
Man Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paetmar misses with a left hand
and Man Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paetmar swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Paetmar seems to have recovered his senses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Paetmar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paetmar throws a lazy uppercut
and Man Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paetmar looks winded!
Paetmar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Paetmar in the body.
Man Iii thuds his right hand into Paetmar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man Iii lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Paetmar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
It looks like Man Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Paetmar misses with a jab to the body
and Man Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paetmar gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Paetmar tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Man Iii is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Paetmar buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Paetmar!! Paetmar is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Man Iii throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A very excited looking Yip Man Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Venali Paetmar was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 115
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Paetmar takes a swing at Hazuki's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Paetmar's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Hazuki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paetmar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paetmar has Hazuki pulled in close to control his posture.
Paetmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hazuki working for a triangle but Paetmar defends it easily.
Paetmar wants to pass the guard but Hazuki is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paetmar wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Hazuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paetmar is one step ahead there.
Paetmar controlling from the top position.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paetmar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hazuki 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Paetmar is really struggling to control Hazuki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hazuki has momentary wrist control but Paetmar slips an elbow through the middle.
Paetmar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paetmar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazuki is keeping the position for now.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazuki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hazuki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Hazuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paetmar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paetmar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazuki is retaining full guard.
Hazuki wants to sweep here but Paetmar controlling him for the moment.
Paetmar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazuki keeping full guard, as Paetmar tries to pass.
Paetmar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paetmar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hazuki's head.
Paetmar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Iron Wolf Private Gym inform us that Hazuki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Paetmar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hazuki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paetmar has Hazuki in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paetmar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hazuki wants to get up but he can't break Paetmar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paetmar has his foot on Hazuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hazuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paetmar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hazuki defends well.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Paetmar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paetmar manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Paetmar's guard.
Paetmar is looking to stand up but Hazuki isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Venali Paetmar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Paetmar throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Hazuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paetmar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Paetmar avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the cage.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paetmar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paetmar keeps control of Hazuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki blocks a jab.
And Hazuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Paetmar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Paetmar gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Paetmar throws a hook to the side of Hazuki's head but Hazuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in and bounces Paetmar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paetmar pulls Hazuki in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazuki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryo Hazuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Paetmar has his feet on Hazuki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Paetmar, which made it look bad.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#T1#
Paetmar stuffs the takedown.
Paetmar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Paetmar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paetmar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paetmar takes a swing at Hazuki's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paetmar lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hazuki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paetmar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Paetmar bucks up and manages to escape 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!
Paetmar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazuki.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki tries to clinch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazuki on the side of the head. #TD2#
Hazuki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paetmar on his heels. He'll look to pass Paetmar's guard now, I'm sure.
Hazuki won't allow Paetmar to sweep him here. #T2#
Hazuki passes Paetmar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hazuki is looking to advance position but Paetmar won't allow it.
Hazuki wants to stand up but Paetmar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Paetmar is looking for a sweep. Hazuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paetmar is refusing to be controlled, as Hazuki sits in half guard.
Paetmar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hazuki is working away from the top position though.
Paetmar wants to get back to full guard.
Paetmar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hazuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hazuki's back!
Paetmar throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hazuki is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Paetmar looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Paetmar keeps control of the position as Hazuki tries to break free.
Paetmar lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hazuki showing good submission defense here.
Hazuki covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Paetmar thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Paetmar is persistently looking for the submission but Hazuki is defending it well. #SUB#
Paetmar looking for the choke from the back.
Hazuki breaks Paetmar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paetmar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Paetmar is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up. #T4#
Hazuki pushes down on Paetmar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hazuki is thwarting Paetmar's attempts to control the position.
Paetmar wants to get back to his feet.
Paetmar is in trouble now - Hazuki has advanced to mount!
Paetmar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazuki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Paetmar tries to hold on but Hazuki postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hazuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Paetmar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paetmar enables Hazuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paetmar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Paetmar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazuki wants to pass the guard but Paetmar is keeping the position.
Paetmar wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Paetmar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hazuki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazuki gets an underhook and turns Paetmar into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki looking to stall. #BC#
Paetmar breaks from the clinch.
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazuki is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki wants to clinch up but Paetmar keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Paetmar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazuki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paetmar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hazuki 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.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
Hazuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paetmar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hazuki should have avoided that one.
Paetmar leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paetmar.
Hazuki staying out of range there.
Hazuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Paetmar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hazuki momentarily.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Hazuki. Beautiful body shot.
Paetmar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazuki moves away.#TD2#
Paetmar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazuki preventing the sweep.
Hazuki trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Paetmar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paetmar manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Paetmar's guard.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paetmar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hazuki forces his way into half guard.
Hazuki prevents Paetmar from standing back up.
Paetmar trying to control here.
Hazuki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paetmar wants to control but Hazuki is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hazuki working for a submission but Paetmar is keeping him at bay.
Paetmar wants to control but Hazuki is having none of it.
Paetmar tries to reverse the position but Hazuki maintains control.#T4#
Paetmar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Paetmar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hazuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paetmar defends it easily.
Paetmar controlling from the top position.
Venali Paetmar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paetmar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paetmar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Venali Paetmar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paetmar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 107
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Tonon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paetmar to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Paetmar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar stands up over Tonon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paetmar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paetmar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Tonon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paetmar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tonon has tightened it up now! Paetmar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Tonon!
In his post fight interview, Damian Tonon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Venali Paetmar was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.

Event: SPPS 98: Tokyo Turkey Bowl!
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Paetmar misses with a hook. Atkins ducked under it nicely.
Paetmar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paetmar in his tracks.
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Paetmar.
Atkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paetmar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Atkins lands a body shot.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar blocking some punches.
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Paetmar's takedown attempt.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar tries for a takedown but Atkins manages to get underhooks.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Paetmar is trying to stall.
Atkins gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paetmar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paetmar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkins prevents it.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Paetmar is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Atkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paetmar is trying to drag Atkins to the mat but Atkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paetmar is looking for a takedown.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards. #TD2#
Paetmar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Atkins is trying to keep an underhook but Paetmar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Atkins tries to get to full guard but Paetmar has control of the leg.
Atkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Paetmar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkins defends it well.
Atkins manages to get to full guard.
Atkins controlling the position.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Paetmar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paetmar won't allow Atkins to sweep him here.
Atkins keeping full guard, as Paetmar tries to pass.
Atkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins pulls Paetmar in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins wants to sweep here but Paetmar controlling him for the moment.
Atkins is working hard here to advance position.
Paetmar trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Atkins controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Paetmar throwing strikes from guard but Atkins blocks nicely.
Paetmar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Atkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paetmar.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkins pinned against the cage. Atkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adrian Atkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Atkins instigates a clinch.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paetmar.
Paetmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atkins is leaning against Paetmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Paetmar's takedown attempt.
Paetmar looks winded!
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paetmar has Atkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paetmar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins just leaning against Paetmar, taking a breather.
Paetmar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkins prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Paetmar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paetmar up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paetmar is looking to clinch.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Atkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paetmar is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Paetmar forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.
Paetmar blocks an uppercut.
Paetmar looking to stall.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paetmar.
Paetmar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Adrian Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paetmar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkins is defending well.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Paetmar being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Atkins is working Paetmar over against the cage.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
Paetmar is trying to drag Atkins to the mat but Atkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Atkins.
Atkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Atkins stops a takedown attempt from Paetmar.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Paetmar tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Paetmar goes for a takedown attempt but Atkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Atkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adrian Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paetmar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins lands a jab to Paetmar's midsection.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
Paetmar throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paetmar is defended easily by Atkins.
Atkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Atkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkins lands a head shot.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paetmar's head.
Paetmar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Atkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Paetmar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paetmar can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Atkins to work.
Atkins tries to work over Paetmar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins is pressed up against the cage. Paetmar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Atkins down to the mat. Atkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Atkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Atkins's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paetmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkins but Atkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paetmar tries to clinch up.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkins lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Paetmar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paetmar takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paetmar.#CL#
Atkins clinches up with Paetmar and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins pushes Paetmar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paetmar goes for a takedown attempt but Atkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar. #CL#
Atkins darts in and clinches Paetmar up against the cage.
Atkins pushes Paetmar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
A short left from Paetmar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Paetmar has Atkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Paetmar is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkins finish him?
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Paetmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Atkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jab from Atkins.#CL2#
Paetmar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paetmar seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paetmar looking for a takedown.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paetmar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paetmar wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Good body shot from Atkins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paetmars head.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins is leaning against Paetmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Atkins throws a big uppercut that drops Paetmar! More strikes from Atkins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paetmar lies dazed against the cage as Atkins celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Venali Paetmar had this to say: 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 92
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez blocks the body kick.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paetmar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dominguez has Paetmar up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paetmar's face.
Dominguez stalling the fight.
Paetmar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominguez flicks out a counter leg kick but Paetmar steps away.
A good leg kick by Paetmar.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Paetmar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dominguez tries to clinch but Paetmar is having none of it.
Paetmar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Paetmar controls the action. #BC#
Paetmar manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paetmar throws a head kick but Dominguez moves out of range.
Paetmar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Paetmar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dominguez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Paetmar misses the target.
Dominguez lands a really nice looking cross but Paetmar seems unphased.
Dominguez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dominguez duly obliges.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
A big right from Paetmar misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dominguez as he connects with a hook.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
Dominguez tries to clinch up but Paetmar circles away and keeps his distance.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paetmar wants to slow Dominguez down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Dominguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paetmar tries to circle away but Dominguez has him pinned against the cage.
Dominguez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez keeps control of Paetmar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dominguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Dominguez clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paetmar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paetmar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dominguez tries to clinch there but Paetmar circles away.
Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paetmar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Dominguez.
Paetmar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Dominguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominguez also avoids with ease.
Dominguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paetmar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paetmar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Paetmar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Dominguez.
Paetmar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dominguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paetmar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Paetmar tries to circle away but Dominguez has him pinned against the cage.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Dominguez.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Paetmar is leaning against Dominguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paetmar is trying to stall.
Paetmar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Paetmar manages to break the clinch.
Dominguez stuns Paetmar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Paetmar takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dominguez is looking to clinch.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Dominguez avoids them all with ease.
Dominguez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paetmar blocks it well.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paetmar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paetmar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Paetmar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominguez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paetmar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Paetmar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dominguez lands a head kick. Paetmar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paetmar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
A punch combination from Paetmar misses.
A head kick from Dominguez lands but Paetmar takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Dominguez clinches.
Dominguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paetmar's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Dominguez.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paetmar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paetmar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch.
Dominguez lands with a light punch inside.
Paetmar trying to stall but Dominguez improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paetmar throws out a loose jab but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paetmar throws a low kick but Dominguez moves out of range easily.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses.
Paetmar missing with a left hand there. Dominguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominguez throws out a counter right but Paetmar avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Montesh Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Paetmar lands a really nice looking cross but Dominguez seems unphased.
Dominguez moves in looking to clinch but Paetmar pushes him off.
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominguez is looking to clinch but Paetmar is avoiding it.
Paetmar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dominguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paetmar's head.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Dominguez moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paetmar throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Paetmar throws a wild body kick that Dominguez sees coming a mile off.
Paetmar walks into a jab.
Paetmar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Paetmar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paetmar blocks it well.
Dominguez checks a low kick from Paetmar.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominguez tries to clinch but Paetmar moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dominguez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paetmar dodges the punch combination from Dominguez.
Dominguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paetmar 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 Dominguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dominguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1##CL2#
Dominguez drives through and clinches with Paetmar against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dominguez.
Paetmar is trying to push Dominguez away but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paetmar is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Dominguez.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paetmar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dominguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paetmar, pushing him back against the cage.
Paetmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Paetmar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch but Paetmar improves position. #BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paetmars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paetmar lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paetmar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez has Paetmar pressed against the cage.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow.
Paetmar has had enough of the clinch but Dominguez keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Dominguez on the inside. #BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Paetmar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paetmar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paetmar scores with a jab.#T3#
Paetmar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
Venali Paetmar is winning the standup battle so far.
Paetmar lands a body shot.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paetmar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Paetmar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paetmar tries to score with a low kick but Dominguez moves his leg out of the way.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paetmar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paetmar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Paetmar.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Paetmar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dominguez. Dominguez obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Dominguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dominguez is trying to maintain a safe position but Paetmar gets an underhook and turns Dominguez into the cage.
Dominguez is leaning against Paetmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paetmar's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paetmar's brow.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dominguez misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez is trying to stall.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the side of Paetmar's head.
Paetmar is stalling here. #BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.#CL2#
Dominguez instigates a clinch.
Paetmar tries to break the clinch but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Paetmar prevents a body shot from Dominguez. #BC#
Paetmar manages to break the clinch.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Montesh Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Paetmar tries to land a front kick but Dominguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Paetmar backs off Dominguez throws a huge counter combo but Paetmar manages to avoid it all.
Dominguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dominguez staying out of range there.
Paetmar scores with a leg kick.
Paetmar throws the left hand but Dominguez avoids the punch easily.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paetmar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses.
Dominguez slips under a jab from Paetmar.
A telegraphed right hand from Paetmar misses the target.
Dominguez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paetmar blocks it well.
Paetmar throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Paetmar punishes Dominguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Dominguez scores with a head kick.
Paetmar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paetmar lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paetmar misses with a hook.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominguez is looking to clinch.
Paetmar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez.
Paetmar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Paetmar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Dominguez.
Paetmar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominguez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Paetmar misses with an uppercut.
Dominguez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dominguez lands a jab to Paetmar's midsection.
Paetmar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dominguez slips a jab from Paetmar.
Paetmar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dominguez walks into a stiff left hand from Paetmar.
Dominguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paetmar at a distance.
Paetmar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paetmar throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Dominguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paetmar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Dominguez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dominguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dominguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
A swing and a miss from Paetmar.
Dominguez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Dominguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paetmar's elbow.
Dominguez leaning against his opponent.
Paetmar can't break the clinch.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paetmar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paetmar throws a low kick but Dominguez avoids it.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Paetmar.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paetmar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Dominguez gets a clinch.
Dominguez keeps control of Paetmar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dominguez taking a breather. #T3#
Dominguez has Paetmar pressed against the cage, preventing Paetmar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body.
Dominguez with a knee to the head.
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar tries to break the clinch but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Paetmar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dominguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Paetmar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paetmar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dominguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paetmar's efforts to push away.
Dominguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paetmar wants to get back to striking at distance but Dominguez won't allow it.
Paetmar is looking to break free of the clinch but Dominguez has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dominguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dominguez pushes Paetmar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paetmar takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Dominguez trying to control the position but instead, Paetmar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dominguez into the cage.
Paetmar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dominguez looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Dominguez.
Paetmar takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paetmar wants to break free but Dominguez has control.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch but Paetmar improves position.
Dominguez works on Paetmar's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch.
Dominguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominguez is looking to clinch.
Paetmar throws the left hand but Dominguez avoids the punch easily.
Venali Paetmar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paetmar looks to land a body kick but Dominguez moved away.
Paetmar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montesh Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dominguez 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!
A victorious Montesh Dominguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Venali Paetmar had this to say: 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paetmar, as that shot connected.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paetmar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paetmar misses with a body kick.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar misses with a body kick.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Paetmar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Paetmar.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paetmar.
Paetmar connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes 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.
Paetmar throws a big shot that misses.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar throws a leg kick #CL#
and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paetmar is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paetmar's elbow. #BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Paetmar throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paetmar scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paetmar connects with a single shot there.
Paetmar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paetmar.#T2#
Paetmar looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
That kick from Paetmar tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paetmar misses the shot to the body.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Paetmar catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paetmar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes throws the left hand but Paetmar avoids the punch easily.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Paetmar connects with a single shot there.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Paetmar. #T3#
Paetmar is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Paetmar looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paetmar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paetmar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paetmar pushes Barnes away with a front kick.
No joy there for Paetmar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Paetmar is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar. #T4#
Paetmar throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes moves forwards but Paetmar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paetmar feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Paetmar swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paetmar feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Paetmar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paetmar's hands.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Paetmar tries a head kick but it misses.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Venali Paetmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paetmar throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Paetmar misses.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paetmar misses with the combination.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.#T1#
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Paetmar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paetmar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Paetmar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Paetmar misses.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paetmar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Paetmar misses the jab.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Paetmar misses with a combination #CL#
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes presses Paetmar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Paetmar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paetmar trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paetmar.
A punch combination from Paetmar misses.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar connects with a body shot.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paetmar misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Paetmar throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
A jab from Paetmar misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paetmar walks into a jab.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paetmar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Paetmar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Paetmar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Paetmar misses with a head kick.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar throws a big shot that misses.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paetmar or not.
Barnes lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paetmar.
Paetmar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paetmar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar 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#
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paetmar can pounce on him.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Paetmar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Paetmar with a hook.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paetmar throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barnes digs a good hook to Paetmar's body.
Paetmar misses with a combination
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paetmar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Paetmar looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Paetmar misses with a body shot.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Paetmar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Paetmar dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Paetmar jabs at Barnes's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Paetmar missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Paetmar tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paetmar connects with a jab.
Paetmar throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Paetmar had a free shot at his head there.
Paetmar throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Paetmar throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Barnes gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paetmar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes is pushing Paetmar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paetmar works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes works on Paetmar's body with a couple of short punches.
Paetmar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Paetmar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paetmar blocks a body shot from Barnes.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Trevor Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paetmar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paetmar.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Paetmar is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar checks a leg kick.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paetmar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from Paetmar.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Paetmar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands with a cross.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
Trevor Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venali Paetmar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paetmar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Paetmar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Paetmar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paetmar lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trevor Barnes.
I think Paetmar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Jubbly darts in looking for a takedown but Paetmar gets double underhooks and turns Jubbly into the cage.
Jubbly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paetmar.
Jubbly shoots in looking for a takedown. Paetmar tries to sprawl out of it but Jubbly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paetmar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jubbly is defended easily by Paetmar.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobolo Jubbly.
Jubbly shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jubbly.
It looked like Paetmar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubbly shoots and misses
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combo that has Jubbly backing up. Jubbly nods at Paetmar to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
Paetmar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Paetmar's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paetmar throws a sloppy head kick and Jubbly moves out of range easily.
Bobolo Jubbly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Paetmar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jubbly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paetmar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jubbly backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jubbly.
Jubbly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jubbly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paetmar counters with a left and a right that stings Jubbly.
Paetmar stuffs the takedown attempt from Jubbly. Jubbly gets slowly back to his feet.
Paetmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jubbly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paetmar avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jubbly shoots in but Paetmar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Paetmar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jubbly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paetmar.
Jubbly misses with a takedown attempt - Paetmar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jubbly shoots in for a takedown but Paetmar shows good takedown defense.
Jubbly avoids the head kick by Paetmar. #TD2#
Jubbly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paetmar is looking to reverse the position.
Paetmar wants to control but Jubbly postures up.#SUB2#
Jubbly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paetmar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paetmar tries to bench press Jubbly off him but Jubbly keeps the position. #T3#
Paetmar gets back to half guard.
Jubbly prevents Paetmar from improving his position.
Jubbly wants to free his trapped foot but Paetmar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paetmar wants to control but Jubbly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jubbly passes to side control.
Paetmar sneaks back into half guard.
Paetmar wants to control but Jubbly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Paetmar is defending against the submission attempts here by Jubbly.
Paetmar moves into full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Jubbly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paetmar looking for a sweep. Not yet Paetmar, not yet.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jubbly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paetmar working a defensive guard here.
Jubbly tries to free his leg and advance position but Paetmar is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jubbly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jubbly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paetmar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paetmar looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jubbly shoots in for a takedown but Paetmar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Paetmar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paetmar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Paetmar scores with a four punch combination!
Jubbly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paetmar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paetmar with the inside leg kick.
Jubbly tries for a takedown but Paetmar circles away easily
and Paetmar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobolo Jubbly.
Jubbly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paetmar as he jumps to the side.
Paetmar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jubbly misses with a takedown
and Paetmar counters with a good low kick that Jubbly was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubbly shoots in looking for a takedown. Paetmar tries to sprawl out of it but Jubbly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paetmar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jubbly tries for a takedown but Paetmar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Jubbly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paetmar 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.#SUB2#
Jubbly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jubbly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paetmar 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.
Paetmar keeping moving, preventing Jubbly from controlling successfully.
Paetmar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paetmar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jubbly is controlling him.
Paetmar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jubbly stays in close to Paetmar's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paetmar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Jubbly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paetmar looking for a sweep. Not yet Paetmar, not yet.
Paetmar keeping moving, preventing Jubbly from controlling successfully.
Paetmar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jubbly trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Jubbly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jubbly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paetmar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paetmar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jubbly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paetmar is looking for a counter combo.
Paetmar throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Jubbly counters with a takedown into side control.

Paetmar throws Jubbly to one side and escapes!
Venali Paetmar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Jubbly closes the distance and clinches up with Paetmar, looking for a takedown. Jubbly pushes Paetmar against the cage but Paetmar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paetmar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jubbly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paetmar as he avoids it easily.
Paetmar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jubbly can do to turn this around?
Paetmar scores with a nice body kick.
Paetmar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paetmar delivers a nice body kick.
Jubbly shoots for a takedown but Paetmar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paetmar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jubbly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paetmar as he avoids it easily.
Jubbly has his takedown stuffed
and Paetmar counters with a one-two to the body.
Jubbly is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Paetmar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jubbly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paetmar pinned against the cage. Paetmar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Paetmar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paetmar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jubbly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paetmar avoids it really well and circles away.
Jubbly with a poor takedown
and Paetmar counters with a nice uppercut.
Paetmar digs a good hook to Jubbly's body.
Jubbly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar 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#
Paetmar lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Jubbly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paetmar quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paetmar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jubbly is working away from the top position though.
Paetmar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jubbly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paetmar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paetmar is trying to maintain the position but Jubbly is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Paetmar is defending against the submission attempts here by Jubbly.
Bobolo Jubbly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jubbly stops Paetmar from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubbly is trying to control. Paetmar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paetmar tries to roll over but Jubbly keeps him under control.#T1#
Paetmar is trying is best to control the position here.
Paetmar trying to hold on to Jubbly's head to control him but Jubbly postures up.
Jubbly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Jubbly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Jubbly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Jubbly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paetmar is just riding it out for now. Jubbly eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paetmar trying to hold on to Jubbly's head to control him but Jubbly postures up.
Jubbly prevents Paetmar from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jubbly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paetmar is looking to improve his position.
Paetmar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paetmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jubbly is one step ahead there.
Jubbly tries to free his leg and advance position but Paetmar is retaining full guard. #T3#
Jubbly is still trying to improve position.
Paetmar is trying to control the position but Jubbly postures up.
Jubbly looking to pass the guard.
Paetmar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paetmar is trying to keep Jubbly in close.
Jubbly stopping the sweep attempt from Paetmar.
Jubbly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paetmar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paetmar keeping moving, preventing Jubbly from controlling successfully.
Jubbly passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Jubbly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jubbly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paetmar, who protects the arm well.
Paetmar can't do much from the bottom here.
Paetmar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Venali Paetmar 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!#SUB2#
Jubbly is trying to get an arm triangle but Paetmar is defending well.
Paetmar wants to control but Jubbly postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobolo Jubbly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paetmar 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paetmar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martens with a knee to the head.
Martens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paetmar is defending well.
We've been hearing reports that Martens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paetmar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paetmar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martens blocks the elbow strike.
Paetmar gets underhooks to prevent Martens's takedown attempt.
Paetmar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martens is keeping busy.#BC2#
Paetmar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paetmar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martens throws a head kick that Paetmar semi-blocks.
Paetmar misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Paetmar avoids a kick to the body.
Martens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martens lands a leg kick that knocks Paetmar off balance momentarily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Paetmar. #BC2#
Paetmar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Martens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar throws a leg kick that misses.
Paetmar misses with a low kick as Martens jumps back.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Martens blocks the body kick.
Martens just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paetmar! But no joy.
Paetmar throws a sloppy head kick and Martens moves out of range easily. #T2#
Martens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paetmar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martens misses with a low kick.#CL#
Martens closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paetmar wants to stall.
Martens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martens is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Martens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Martens uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paetmar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paetmar stalling in the clinch but Martens improves position.
Martens tries to score a body lock takedown but Paetmar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paetmar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martenss head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Martens has Paetmar pressed against the cage, preventing Paetmar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Martens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paetmar is trying to keep an underhook but Martens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Paetmar is not content to let Martens control the position.
Paetmar is trying to stand up here but Martens is controlling him well.
Paetmar wants to get back to full guard.
Paetmar wants to control but Martens is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martens is keen to just control but Paetmar is a slippery customer.
Paetmar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Martens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Paetmar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martens scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martens passes to side control.
Martens working away.
Martens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paetmar is looking for a sweep.
Paetmar regains half guard.
Martens lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar wants to improve his position but Martens is controlling well.
Paetmar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Paetmar trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Martens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Martens slips under a jab from Paetmar.#CL#
Martens darts in and clinches Paetmar up against the cage.
Paetmar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paetmar tries to break the clinch but Martens is controlling the position.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Martens controls his hands.
Martens misses with a knee to the head.
Alex Martens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martens has Paetmar pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Paetmar manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Martens closes the distance and clinches.
Paetmar scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Martens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Paetmar regains guard.
Paetmar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Paetmar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar throws a big shot that misses.
Martens fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Martens throws a nice outside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paetmar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Paetmar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martens.
Martens looks to land a body kick but Paetmar moved away.
Martens scores with a head kick.
Venali Paetmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Martens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paetmar, pushing him back against the cage.
Martens is trying to maintain a safe position but Paetmar gets an underhook and turns Martens into the cage.
Martens is working for takedown but Paetmar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paetmar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martens goes for a takedown attempt but Paetmar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Martens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martens throws out a leg kick but Paetmar moves out of range and Martens only half commits.
Martens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Martens moves into the clinch.#T2#
Martens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martens as Paetmar tries to tie him up.
Paetmar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paetmar looking to stall.
Come on Paetmar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martens scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Paetmar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paetmar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martens. That did some damage!
Paetmar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Martens avoids them all with ease.
Paetmar misses with the combination. #T3#
Paetmar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
Paetmar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martens misses with an uppercut.
Paetmar throws a counter combo.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martens.
Martens tries to clinch up but Paetmar circles away and keeps his distance.
Alex Martens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paetmar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martens lands a really nice looking cross but Paetmar seems unphased.
Martens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martens slips under a jab from Paetmar.
Alex Martens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paetmar counters with a nice leg kick. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar avoiding damage.
Martens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paetmar blocks it with crossed arms.
Martens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paetmar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martens lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Martens has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paetmar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paetmar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paetmar gets back to full guard.
Martens trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Martens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Martens avoids a kick to the body.
Martens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paetmar misses with a head kick.
Paetmar swats away the attempt to clinch by Martens.
Paetmar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Martens drives through and clinches with Paetmar against the cage. #BC2#
Paetmar breaks from the clinch.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martens tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Martens moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Martens 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.#CL#
Martens moves into the clinch.
Martens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Martens.
Martens dodges an elbow strike from Paetmar. #T1#
Paetmar is trying to break the clinch but Martens has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Martens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paetmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martens is looking to clinch.
Paetmar motions for Martens to come forward. Paetmar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Martens moves into range and clinches up with Paetmar.
Martens is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Paetmar.
Martens scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paetmar.
Martens looking to throw knees to the head but Paetmar is blocking nicely.
Martens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paetmar trying to control the position but instead, Martens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paetmar into the cage.
Paetmar is trying to break the clinch but Martens is controlling him.#T2#
Martens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martens blocks a body shot from Paetmar.
Paetmar stalls. #BC2#
Paetmar breaks the clinch.
Martens ducks under a wild hook from Paetmar.
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Paetmar tries to keep at a distance but Martens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paetmar tries a knee to the head but Martens blocks it.
Martens wants to stall.
Paetmar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paetmar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paetmar has a couple of punches blocked by Martens.
Paetmar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martens misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Martens is trying to stall. #BC2#
Paetmar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martens connects with an inside leg kick.
Paetmar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paetmar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Martens pushes Paetmar up against the cage in a clinch.
Paetmar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martens blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Martens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paetmar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paetmar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paetmar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Paetmar 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.
Alex Martens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Paetmar controls Martens momentarily but Martens frees himself.
Martens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paetmar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paetmar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martens's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martens is trying to control the position but Paetmar postures up.
Paetmar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paetmar tries to stand but Martens is controlling from the bottom.
Venali Paetmar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Martens has his feet on Paetmar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venali Paetmar.
I think Martens 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 65
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Paetmar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paetmar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paetmar misses with a body shot.
Of Five shoots in looking for a takedown but Paetmar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Of Five's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Of Five shoots in and drives through. Paetmar sprawls well.
Paetmar throws a push kick but Of Five slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Of Five checks a leg kick.
Of Five shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Paetmar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seven Of Five.
Of Five tries for a takedown but Paetmar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Paetmar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Five preventing the sweep.
Of Five postures up in Paetmar's guard and throws a big left but Paetmar blocks it.
Paetmar controlling the position.
Of Five trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom.
Paetmar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Of Five must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##ES#
Paetmar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Of Five is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Paetmar taking a breather.
Of Five effectively controlling the action here.
Paetmar tries to work over Of Five's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paetmar has Of Five pressed against the cage.
Paetmar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paetmar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Of Five is keeping busy.
Of Five on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Of Five breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Of Five gets a takedown into half guard.
Paetmar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paetmar.#T2#
Paetmar has control of Of Five's left arm, preventing Of Five from doing any damage.
Paetmar wants to sweep here but Of Five controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Paetmar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Of Five misses.
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Of Five slips the punch.
Of Five has his takedown stuffed
letting Paetmar counter with a right hand.
Of Five shoots in for a takedown but Paetmar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Of Five tries to clinch but Paetmar is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Paetmar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paetmar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paetmar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Of Five connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Venali Paetmar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paetmar lands a lovely overhand right.
Paetmar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paetmar slaps away a takedown attempt from Of Five, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paetmar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Of Five shoots and misses
and Paetmar counters with a series of strikes. Of Five will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Paetmar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Five cracks Paetmar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Of Five moves forwards but Paetmar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paetmar tries a head kick but it misses.
Paetmar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4#
Paetmar throws a lazy right hand but Of Five sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Five throws a counter combo.
Of Five ducks under a wild hook from Paetmar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paetmar missing with a left hand there. Of Five was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Of Five was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Of Five fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Of Five fails with a takedown attempt.
Of Five displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paetmar throws out the jab.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Five with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paetmar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Of Five thinking.
No joy there for Paetmar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Of Five avoids nicely.
Paetmar throws out a loose jab but Of Five uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seven Of Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Five will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Of Five dives in and grabs Paetmar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paetmar pushes down on Of Five's head and hops out.
Paetmar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Of Five can do to turn this around?
Paetmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Of Five slips the punch.
Of Five fails in his attempt to clinch.
Of Five tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar misses with a hook.
Paetmar swinging wildly here.
Of Five now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Of Five moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Of Five breaks the clinch.
Of Five pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Of Five gets a clinch.
Of Five blocks a body shot from Paetmar.
Paetmar is looking to control Of Five's arms but Of Five gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paetmar has his back to the cage.
Paetmar taking a breather.
Maybe Paetmar would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Paetmar is trying to push Of Five away but Of Five has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Of Five fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seven Of Five.
Paetmar can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Of Five breaks the clinch.
Paetmar stuns Of Five with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Of Five dives in and grabs Paetmar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paetmar pushes down on Of Five's head and hops out.#CL2#
Of Five pushes Paetmar up against the cage in a clinch.
Paetmar looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Of Five tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Of Five jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paetmar walks away with a smile on his face. Of Five gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paetmar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Of Five backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Paetmar gets tackled into the cage by Of Five. Of Five maintains the clinch.
Paetmar taking a breather.
Paetmar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Five wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Of Five manages to break the clinch.
Paetmar scores with a decent looking hook.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses.
Of Five was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paetmar lands a jab to Of Five's midsection.
Of Five tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paetmar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Of Five somewhat.
Venali Paetmar is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Of Five avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Of Five gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paetmar wants to break free but Of Five has control.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Five uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paetmar is pressed up against the cage. Of Five has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paetmar down to the mat. Paetmar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Of Five looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Five misses with a double jab
and Paetmar counters with a body kick.
Of Five fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Of Five closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paetmar circles away.
A punch combination from Paetmar misses.
Of Five tries to clinch but Paetmar is having none of it.
Paetmar moves out of range of the strikes.
Paetmar throws a big counter combination but Of Five scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paetmar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Paetmar lands a nice looking body kick.
Of Five shoots in looking for a takedown but Paetmar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Of Five's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Of Five tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Paetmar counters with a quick kick to the body but Of Five blocks it.
Paetmar misses with a kick to the body.
Of Five shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paetmar sprawls well. Paetmar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Of Five gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Of Five shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paetmar as he avoids it easily.
Paetmar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Of Five showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paetmar.
Despite the aggression on Of Five's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Of Five misses with a takedown attempt - Paetmar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Of Five thows a leg kick but Paetmar checks it
and Paetmar counters with a one-two to the body.
Of Five fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Of Five bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Of Five throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paetmar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Paetmar misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Of Five on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Of Five forces Paetmar back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Paetmar is looking to control Of Five's arms but Of Five gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paetmar has his back to the cage.
Paetmar tries to stall but Of Five uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paetmar tries to stall but Of Five uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paetmar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Of Five closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Of Five blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paetmar working hard to break the clinch.
Paetmar gets through Of Five's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paetmar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Of Five fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seven Of Five.
Of Five has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paetmar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Paetmar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Of Five rushes Paetmar and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Paetmar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paetmar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paetmar misses with some punches.
Paetmar stops a takedown attempt from Of Five.
Paetmar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Of Five avoids it.#BC2#
Of Five escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paetmar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Of Five back to the cage. Paetmar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Of Five avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Five moves in looking to clinch but Paetmar pushes him off.
Of Five tries for a takedown but Paetmar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paetmar throws a push kick but Of Five slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Paetmar misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Paetmar.
Of Five displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paetmar throws out the jab.
Of Five with the counter takedown but Paetmar avoids it easily.
Paetmar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Of Five.
Paetmar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Of Five gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paetmar counters with a series of strikes. Of Five will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paetmar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paetmar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Of Five does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Paetmar swinging wildly here.
Paetmar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Of Five on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paetmar. Paetmar obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Of Five clinches up against the cage.
Venali Paetmar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Five is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paetmar avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venali Paetmar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paetmar, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 59
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paetmar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Paetmar.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Paetmar.
Paetmar falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown. Paetmar fights it but they end up in guard.

Paetmar uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Winston moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston missing with knees to the body.
Paetmar tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paetmar cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Winston instigates a clinch. #T1#
Paetmar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paetmar tries to stall but Winston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winston lands a nice shot to the body.
Paetmar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winston connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paetmar's face.
Paetmar has Winston pressed against the cage.
Paetmar tries a knee to the head but Winston blocks it.
I was talking to Winston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paetmar is trying to force a seperation but Winston has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Winston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paetmar's brow.
Paetmar is looking to control Winston's arms but Winston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paetmar has his back to the cage.
Paetmar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paetmar trying to land knees to the body.
Paetmar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winston missing with knees to the body.
Winston misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC2#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston backing away here, and Paetmar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Paetmar prevents a body shot from Winston.
Paetmar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Winston prevents a body shot from Paetmar.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Paetmar.
A nice left hand lands by Paetmar.
Paetmar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paetmar prevents a body shot from Winston.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winston prevents a body shot from Paetmar.
A right hand to the body from Paetmar.
Stalling in the clinch from Paetmar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.#T3#
Winston tries to clinch
and Paetmar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paetmar's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paetmar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Winston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Winston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Winston shoots in looking for a takedown. Paetmar tries to sprawl out of it but Winston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paetmar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piney Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Winston.
Some bone on bone action there as Winston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Winston throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paetmar avoids it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands. #T4#
Winston missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Winston.
Winston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paetmar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paetmar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Winston misses
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combo that has Winston backing up. Winston nods at Paetmar to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paetmar keeps the fight on the outside.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
Venali Paetmar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Winston instigates a clinch.
Paetmar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paetmar looking to slow down the pace here.
Paetmar blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paetmar pushes Winston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Winston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paetmar's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paetmar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paetmar throws a wild body kick that Winston sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Paetmar gets tackled into the cage by Winston. Winston maintains the clinch.
Paetmar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winston pushes off an throws an elbow but Paetmar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Winston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paetmar.
Winston tries a knee to the head but Paetmar blocks it.
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paetmar blocks a body shot from Winston.
Paetmar stalling the fight. #BC2#
Paetmar 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.
Paetmar lands a body shot.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Paetmar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Winston swings for the body but Paetmar moves out of range.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar. #T1#
Paetmar throws a big shot that misses.
Winston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar misses with a combination #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paetmar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winston trying to mount his opponent but Paetmar defends it.
Paetmar tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
Winston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paetmar!
Winston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Winston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Paetmar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paetmar is holding on to half guard well.
Paetmar manages to get to full guard.
Piney Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom.
Winston being controlled here momentarily.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Paetmar is retaining full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Paetmar is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paetmar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Paetmar wants to sweep but no luck.
Paetmar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Paetmar wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston wants to control from the top but Paetmar keeps moving.
Winston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Paetmar.
Paetmar has control of Winston's left arm, preventing Winston from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Winston drives through and clinches with Paetmar against the cage.
Winston avoids the elbow strike from Paetmar, against the cage.
Paetmar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winston up against the cage.
Paetmar taking a breather. #T4#
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
Paetmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Paetmar has Winston pressed against the cage.
Winston tries to land knees in the clinch but Paetmar avoids the damage to the body.
Winston looking to throw knees to the head but Paetmar is blocking nicely.
Winston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winston looks for the body kick but Paetmar saw that one coming.
Paetmar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Winston blocks it well.#TD#
Winston 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.
Paetmar wants to control but Winston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paetmar is not content to let Winston control the position.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paetmar tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Piney Winston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paetmar swinging wildly here.
Paetmar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Paetmar throws a solid leg kick but Winston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paetmar.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs.
Paetmar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Piney Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Winston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Paetmar wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Winston is trying to work for a kimura but Paetmar is defending well.
Paetmar is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.
Paetmar wants to get back to full guard.
Winston wants to take a breather but Paetmar is having none of it.
Paetmar is trying to stand.
Paetmar tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
Winston is trying to control. Paetmar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paetmar wants to get back to his feet.
Winston trying to pass the guard but Paetmar defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winston stops Paetmar from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Winston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paetmar defends it well.
Paetmar is trying to stand back up but Winston is controlling him #SUB#
Paetmar is defending against the submission attempts here by Winston.
Winston wants to take a breather but Paetmar is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Paetmar looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paetmar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paetmar throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston tries to clinch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar. #T3#
Paetmar fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston is looking to clinch but Paetmar is avoiding it.
Paetmar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston is looking to wear down Paetmar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paetmar throws a solid leg kick but Winston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paetmar.#CL#
Winston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paetmar wants to get back to striking at distance but Winston won't allow it.
Paetmar taking a breather.
Paetmar managing to block the knees to the body from Winston.
Winston misses with a knee strike.
Winston landing knees to the body.
Paetmar is trying to break the clinch but Winston is controlling him.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winston trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Winston missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Paetmar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paetmar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paetmar.
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paetmar.#CL#
Winston has Paetmar up against the cage in a clinch.
Paetmar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winston tries to land knees in the clinch but Paetmar avoids the damage to the body.
Paetmar stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paetmar misses with a head kick.
Winston tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Winston wants to clinch but Paetmar slips to the side
and Paetmar counters with a low kick, right behind Winston 's knee.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venali Paetmar.
I think Paetmar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Striker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combo that has Striker backing up. Striker nods at Paetmar to acknowledge the strikes.
Paetmar darts in looking for a takedown but Striker gets double underhooks and turns Paetmar into the cage.
Paetmar avoiding damage.
Paetmar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paetmar stalling in the clinch.
Striker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paetmar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paetmar is trying to drag Striker to the mat but Striker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Striker is trying to maintain a safe position but Paetmar gets an underhook and turns Striker into the cage.
Paetmar blocks an uppercut.
Paetmar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venali Paetmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Paetmar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Striker scoring well with a low kick there.
Paetmar blocks a head kick by Striker.
Paetmar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Striker. #T1##TD#
Paetmar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Striker on his heels. He'll look to pass Striker's guard now, I'm sure.
Paetmar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paetmar stopping the sweep attempt from Striker.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Striker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Striker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Striker looking for a sweep. Not yet Striker, not yet.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paetmar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
Paetmar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Paetmar crashes against the mat. #T2#
Striker can't do much from the bottom here.
Paetmar misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker is looking for a sweep.
Paetmar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paetmar trying to control the position but Striker is working away.
Paetmar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Striker!
Paetmar trying to control but Striker is having none of it.
Paetmar controlling his opponent.
Striker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Paetmar.
Paetmar trying to control but Striker is having none of it.
Paetmar is really struggling to control Striker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker is working to get back to half guard. #SU#
Paetmar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Striker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paetmar in his tracks.
Striker stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Paetmar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Striker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Paetmar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the 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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paetmar.
Paetmar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Striker throws a punch but it's blocked by Paetmar.
Paetmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Striker's elbow.
Paetmar lands a left hand.
Striker struggles to land a body shot inside as Paetmar controls his hands.
Striker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paetmar is trying to pull guard but Striker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paetmar as Striker tries to tie him up.
Striker misses with a punch on the inside.
Paetmar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paetmar tries to score a body lock takedown but Striker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Striker.
Paetmar fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Paetmar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Striker is trying to defend but Paetmar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Striker kicks off Paetmar and gets to his feet.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striker.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Paetmar instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar throws a one two combo.
Striker dives in for a single leg takedown but Paetmar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paetmar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paetmar tries to clinch there but Striker circles away.
Paetmar misses with a low kick. #T1#
Paetmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striker but Striker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paetmar scores with a nice right hand.
Paetmar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paetmar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Striker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paetmar somewhat.
Striker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venali Paetmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker jabs Paetmar right on the nose. Paetmar blinks but takes it well.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paetmar is defended easily by Striker.#T2#
Paetmar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paetmar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striker is fending him off so far but Paetmar persists. Nope, Striker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paetmar.
Striker defending against the ground and pound.
Striker is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paetmar trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom.
Striker tries to escape but Paetmar is in control.
You can see the frustration on Striker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Paetmar stands up and beckons Striker to his feet.
Paetmar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Striker leaves Paetmar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Striker lands a nice shot that snaps Paetmar's head back.
Striker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paetmar.
Paetmar fails with the takedown.
Paetmar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Striker.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Striker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paetmar shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4##CL#
Paetmar has Striker up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paetmar looking for a takedown.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Paetmar can't get the takedown.
Paetmar prevents a body shot from Striker.
Paetmar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Striker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paetmars head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Paetmar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Striker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paetmar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Striker has Paetmar in his guard.#REVR#
Striker trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pure Striker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Paetmar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Striker connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Striker lands.
Paetmar tries for a takedown but Striker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Striker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Striker wants it to stay on the feet.
Paetmar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Striker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venali Paetmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crunch! Striker slams his shin into Paetmar's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a front kick aimed at Striker's knee but Striker avoids it well.
Paetmar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Striker counter with a right hand.
Paetmar walks into a stiff left hand from Striker.
Paetmar shoots and misses
and Striker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Striker lands with a slapping head kick.
Paetmar has his takedown stuffed
and Paetmar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pure Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Striker lands with a good body shot.
Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Paetmar.
Paetmar fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Striker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paetmar is trying to defend but Striker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Striker is working for a kimura but Paetmar is defending it quite comfortably.
Striker prevents Paetmar from improving his position.#T2#
Striker is looking to stall here but Paetmar recovers full guard.
Paetmar controls Striker momentarily but Striker frees himself.
Striker is fighting to break Paetmar's control of his arms but Paetmar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Striker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Striker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paetmar is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Striker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paetmar's guard.
Paetmar wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
Striker is looking to take a break and control but Paetmar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Striker seems to be looking for submissions.
Paetmar wants to control but Striker is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Striker is looking for a kimura here.
Paetmar is doing well to control the position and prevent Striker from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paetmar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pure Striker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pure Striker waved his t-shirt featuring UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS's logo in front of the cameras.
Venali Paetmar was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 46
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Paetmar gets tackled into the cage by Revorg. Revorg maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Revorg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paetmar's elbow.
Revorg tries a body shot but Paetmar blocks it.
Revorg blocks an elbow strike.
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revorg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paetmar tries a knee to the head but Revorg blocks it.
Paetmar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paetmar digs a right hand underneath Revorg's ribcage. Revorg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Revorg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Revorg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Revorg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paetmar lands a nice uppercut.
Paetmar lands a damaging elbow.
Paetmar blocks an uppercut.
Revorg misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revorg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Revorg.
Paetmar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paetmar scores a nice knee to the body.
Revorg doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Revorg controls his hands.
Revorg lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Revorg.
Revorg has a couple of punches blocked by Paetmar.
Revorg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Revorg lands a nice uppercut.
Paetmar looking to stall.
Revorg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Revorg is stalling here.
Revorg lands a body shot.
Revorg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paetmar's efforts to push away.
Paetmar is looking to control Revorg's arms but Revorg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paetmar has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Revorg.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paetmar's elbow.
Paetmar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paetmar tries to break the clinch but Revorg is controlling the position.
Revorg tries to throw a body punch but Paetmar avoids it by throwing Revorg back against the cage.
Revorg lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Revorg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Revorg keeps control of Paetmar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Revorg lands a hook that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Revorg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Revorg digs a right hand into Paetmar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paetmar's gas tank.
Paetmar looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Revorg.
Revorg scores with a shoulder strike.
Revorg lands a shot to the body.
Revorg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Revorg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Revorg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paetmar.
Revorg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paetmar.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revorg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Revorg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Revorg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revorg lands a body punch.
Paetmar wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Paetmar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revorg digs a right hand underneath Paetmar's ribcage. Paetmar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Revorg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Revorg.
A short left from Revorg.
Revorg gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Revorg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Revorg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Revorg.
A left hand lands to the body for Revorg.
Revorg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Revorg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revorg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Revorg.
Revorg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Revorg lands a nice shot to the body.
Revorg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Revorg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Revorg is working Paetmar over against the cage.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Revorg.
Revorg stalls.
Revorg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Revorg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Revorg.#ROC#Paetmar is rocked!
Revorg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Revorg finish him?
Revorg lands a shoulder strike.
Revorg prevents a body shot from Paetmar.
Paetmar seems to have recovered his senses.
Paetmar has a couple of punches blocked by Revorg.
Revorg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Revorg.
Paetmar working aggressively here.
Revorg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Revorg lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Revorg.
A shot in the inside from Revorg.
Revorg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Revorg lands a nice shot to the body.
Revorg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Repus Revorg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paetmar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Repus Revorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Revorg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paetmar misses with an elbow strike.
Revorg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
Revorg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Revorg digs a right hand into Paetmar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paetmar's gas tank.
Revorg scores with a hook to the body.
Revorg lands an uppercut.
Paetmar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Revorg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Revorg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Revorg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Revorg.
Revorg lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revorg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Revorg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
Revorg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Revorg creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Paetmar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Paetmar drops to his knees and Revorg pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Repus Revorg!
In defeat, Venali Paetmar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 40
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Dominguez avoids a kick to the body.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paetmar.
Nice body kick there by Dominguez.
Paetmar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paetmar tries a quick counter leg kick but Dominguez is wise to it.
Dominguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paetmar.
Dominguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar lands a jab to Dominguez's midsection.
Dominguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dominguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paetmar counters with a series of strikes. Dominguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dominguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paetmar on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez lands a leg kick that knocks Paetmar off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Dominguez. Beautiful body shot.
Dominguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dominguez throws a push kick but Paetmar slaps the foot to one side.
Dominguez scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Paetmar moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Paetmar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paetmar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dominguez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paetmar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Paetmar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dominguez thinking.
Dominguez throws a right and a left that Paetmar avoids nicely. #CL#
Dominguez rushes Paetmar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paetmar. #BC2#
Paetmar manages to break the clinch.
Dominguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Dominguez forces Paetmar back against the cage and clinches.
Paetmar lands a nice uppercut.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paetmar lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Montesh Dominguez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paetmar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paetmar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dominguez is keeping busy.#T2#
Dominguez with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Paetmar to work.
Paetmar managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paetmar is defending well for now.
Paetmar wants to stall.
Dominguez crunches a lovely knee into Paetmar's ribcage.
Paetmar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paetmar pushes Dominguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paetmar's brow.
Paetmar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paetmar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Paetmar avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Paetmar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paetmar.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dominguez dodges an elbow strike from Paetmar.
Paetmar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dominguez gets an underhook and turns Paetmar into the cage.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow.
Paetmar pushes Dominguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paetmar.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paetmar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards. #T4#
Dominguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Paetmar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominguez scores with a nice head shot.
Dominguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez tries to work over Paetmar's front leg with a kick but Paetmar checks it.
Dominguez lands with an overhand left.
Dominguez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dominguez scores with a leg kick.
Dominguez misses with a hook.
Paetmar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dominguez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dominguez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dominguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paetmar.
Paetmar blocks a head kick by Dominguez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paetmar wants to land a leg kick but Dominguez is out of range.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Paetmar moves out of range easily.
Paetmar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Paetmar backs away, Dominguez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paetmar just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montesh Dominguez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dominguez cracks a nice hook into Paetmar's ribs.
Paetmar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dominguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut
and Paetmar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paetmar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paetmar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominguez moves in looking to clinch but Paetmar pushes him off.
Paetmar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dominguez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paetmar scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Dominguez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Montesh Dominguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Dominguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez lands a nice shot that snaps Paetmar's head back.
Dominguez throws a head kick but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar misses with an uppercut. Dominguez saw that one coming.#T1#
Dominguez cracks Paetmar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paetmar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dominguez throws a head kick but Paetmar moves out of range.
Dominguez looks for the body kick but Paetmar saw that one coming.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominguez looks to land a combination but Paetmar avoids it well.
Paetmar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez connects with a right hand. Paetmar shakes it off.
Paetmar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Dominguez as he checks the leg kick.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Paetmar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paetmar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dominguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Dominguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
Paetmar misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dominguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paetmar swinging wildly here. #T2#
Dominguez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Dominguez avoids them all with ease.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Paetmar misses.
Dominguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paetmar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dominguez.
Paetmar just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez blocks a head kick by Paetmar.
Paetmar motions for Dominguez to come forward. Paetmar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paetmar throws a leg kick but Dominguez checks it.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Paetmar misses.
Dominguez staying out of range there.
Dominguez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Paetmar.
Dominguez thumps Paetmar with a low kick.#T3#
Paetmar throws a shot from downtown. Dominguez moves away and avoids it.
Dominguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dominguez lands with a hook. Paetmar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dominguez connects with a looping right hand.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Dominguez with a series of wild strikes but Dominguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Paetmar should have avoided that one.
Paetmar throws a wild body kick that Dominguez sees coming a mile off.
Dominguez swings for the body but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Paetmar swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the body
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Dominguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paetmar swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar drops his hands momentarily and Dominguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Paetmar tries to land a leg kick but Dominguez saw it coming and moves away.
Dominguez works Paetmar's body with a nice hook.
Paetmar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paetmar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paetmar blocks a low kick nicely.
Paetmar feints a jab promting Dominguez to slip. Paetmar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dominguez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Dominguez.
Paetmar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dominguez wants to clinch.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dominguez - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Paetmar.
Dominguez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dominguez misses with a body kick.
Dominguez moves out of range as Paetmar throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Montesh Dominguez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez tried to score with a low kick but Paetmar checks it.
Paetmar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paetmar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Paetmar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dominguez.
Paetmar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dominguez misses with a hook. Paetmar ducked under it nicely.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Paetmar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paetmar lands a jab.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Paetmar tries to work over Dominguez's front leg with a kick but Dominguez checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paetmar throws a sloppy head kick and Dominguez moves out of range easily.
Dominguez swings widly with a right hand
and Paetmar counters with a nice body shot.
Dominguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Paetmar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paetmar.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paetmar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paetmar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dominguez is able to avoid easily.
Paetmar misses the jab.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Dominguez.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Dominguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paetmar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paetmar misses with a combination
and Dominguez counters with a left to the body.
Dominguez dodges the punch combination from Paetmar.
Dominguez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paetmar if he has to take too many more of those.
Dominguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paetmar counters with a series of strikes. Dominguez will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Nice body kick from Dominguez.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paetmar momentarily. #CL#
Paetmar tries to keep at a distance but Dominguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dominguez.
A right handed body shot lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paetmars head.
Paetmar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paetmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paetmar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paetmar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut.
Paetmar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paetmar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dominguez's brow.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paetmar tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paetmar's face.
A short right from Dominguez.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Dominguez being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez. #T4#
Paetmar tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but Paetmar blocks it.
Montesh Dominguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paetmar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dominguez lands a shot to the body.
Paetmar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar lands a right hand.
Paetmar being controlled against the cage.
Paetmar misses with a punch on the inside.
Paetmar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paetmar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dominguez or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montesh Dominguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dominguez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!
Montesh Dominguez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Venali Paetmar had this to say: 'Next time...'.

Event: SPPS 32 - Christmas Hangover
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Paetmar throws a leg kick but Rabbit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paetmar misses the shot to the body.
Rabbit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paetmar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paetmar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabbit was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Rabbit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rabbit throws a leg kick but Paetmar checks it.
Rabbit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rabbit misses with a head kick.
Paetmar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rabbit circles away quickly and effectively.
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Rabbit slips the punch.
Rabbit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paetmar's head backwards.
Rabbit throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Paetmar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paetmar.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rabbit.
Paetmar throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paetmar tries to land a knee to the head but Rabbit blocks with his arms. #BC#
Rabbit manages to break the clinch.
Paetmar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rabbit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paetmar thinking. #T1#
Rabbit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Paetmar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rabbit misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Rabbit coming out on top.
Rabbit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paetmar can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paetmar.
Paetmar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rabbit connects with a body shot.
Paetmar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rabbit.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rabbit takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Rabbit misses.
Paetmar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rabbit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rabbit misses the target.
Rabbit avoids the body shot from Paetmar.
A quick step to the side and Rabbit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabbit tries to land a front kick but Paetmar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabbit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabbit tried to counter with a leg kick but Paetmar avoided it.
Paetmar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paetmar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paetmar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Rabbit there.
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rabbit moves out of range as Paetmar strikes.
Rabbit cracks Paetmar with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Paetmar.
Rabbit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paetmar under the eye.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
As Paetmar looks to move away, Rabbit throws a big counter combo but Paetmar just gets out of the way.
Paetmar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rabbit can pounce on him. #T3#
Rabbit lands a leg kick that knocks Paetmar off balance momentarily.
Rabbit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paetmar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paetmar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rabbit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paetmar swings for the body but Rabbit moves out of range.
Rabbit throwing a counter right hand but Paetmar manages to avoid it.
Paetmar throws a sloppy body shot
and Rabbit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rabbit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paetmar misses with a body kick.
Rabbit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paetmar avoids it.
Rabbit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rabbit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rabbit misses with a wild combination.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Rabbit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Rabbit scores with a jab. Paetmar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Rabbit.
Paetmar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rabbit counters with a right hand to the body.
Rabbit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paetmar.
Rabbit tests Paetmar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rabbit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rabbit with a nice calf kick.
Rabbit connects with a right hand. Paetmar shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabbit misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
Paetmar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rabbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Rabbit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paetmar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rabbit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rabbit. Paetmar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar tries a head kick but it misses.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabbit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabbit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paetmar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rabbit throws a leg kick which misses Paetmar's front leg but catches the back leg as Paetmar tries to avoid it.
Rabbit jabs at Paetmar's body.
Paetmar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rabbit stuns Paetmar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Paetmar misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paetmar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabbit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rabbit.
Nice shot lands for Rabbit.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Paetmar pushes Rabbit away with a front kick.
Rabbit lands a nice shot to the body.
Rabbit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rabbit counters with a nice body shot.
Rabbit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paetmar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rabbit jabs Paetmar right on the nose. Paetmar blinks but takes it well.
Paetmar thows a leg kick but Rabbit checks it
letting Rabbit counter with a right hand.
Paetmar throws a combination that misses
and Rabbit counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
Rabbit scores with a body shot.
Paetmar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rabbit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paetmar can do to turn this around?
Paetmar throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rabbit. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paetmar 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 Rabbit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rabbit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paetmar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rabbit. Rabbit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rabbit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paetmar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paetmar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paetmar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rabbit.
Rabbit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rabbit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rabbit is looking to wear down Paetmar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rabbit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.
Paetmar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rabbit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rabbit. Paetmar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paetmar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paetmar throws a leg kick but Rabbit checks it.
A nice combination there by Rabbit.
Rabbit lands a nice hook to Paetmar's body. Paetmar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Rabbit throws a big counter combination but Paetmar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rabbit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rabbit scores with the left hand. Paetmar knows he should have avoided that one.
Rabbit lands with an overhand left.
Rabbit lands with a nice combination. Paetmar backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar misses with a kick to the body.
Paetmar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Paetmar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rabbit feints and then cracks Paetmar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paetmar down.
Paetmar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabbit.
Paetmar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Rabbit.
Paetmar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rabbit takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Rabbit is looking to chop away at Paetmar's legs.
Paetmar throws a right hand that misses
and Rabbit counters with a nice leg kick.
Paetmar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paetmar is looking to chop away at Rabbit's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabbit throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar throws the kick towards the body but Rabbit avoids it.
Rabbit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar walks into a stiff left hand from Rabbit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Rabbit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rabbit scores with a hook to the body. Paetmar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rabbit moves out of range of the body kick from Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabbit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paetmar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rabbit jabs Paetmar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rabbit.
Paetmar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rabbit. Rabbit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rabbit moves forwards but Paetmar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rabbit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Rabbit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paetmar avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabbit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Rabbit throws a nice head kick!
Rabbit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rabbit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paetmar misses with a jab to the body
and Rabbit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paetmar's knee momentarily.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rabbit throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Rabbit.
Rabbit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paetmar. Paetmar obviously looking to wear him down.
Paetmar throws a push kick but Rabbit slaps the foot to one side.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabbit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rabbit clobbers Paetmar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabbit digs a good body shot into Paetmar's ribs.
Rabbit scores with a nice right hand.
Ramon Rabbit is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabbit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paetmar. That did some damage!#T2#
Rabbit lands a jab to Paetmar's midsection.
Paetmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbit throws a quick counter head kick but Paetmar was just out of range.
Rabbit lands a jab to Paetmar's midsection.
Paetmar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rabbit counters with a straight right hand.
Rabbit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rabbit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rabbit scores with a head kick. Paetmar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Paetmar is rocked!
Rabbit scores with a leg kick.
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabbit finish him?
Paetmar misses with a hook. Rabbit ducked under it nicely.
Paetmar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rabbit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabbit dodges the punch combination from Paetmar.
Rabbit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.
Paetmar seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Rabbit. That snapped Paetmar's head back.
Rabbit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rabbit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rabbit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Rabbit misses its target.
Paetmar misses with an uppercut
and Rabbit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paetmar motions for Rabbit to come forward. Paetmar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paetmar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rabbit can pounce on him.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Rabbit with a series of wild strikes but Rabbit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabbit looks to land a combination. Paetmar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paetmar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rabbit blocks a head kick by Paetmar.
Rabbit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Rabbit blocks a head kick by Paetmar.
Rabbit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Rabbit connects with a body shot.
Rabbit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paetmar.
Ramon Rabbit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rabbit punishes Paetmar's body with a nice straight punch.
Paetmar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Rabbit with a series of wild strikes but Rabbit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rabbit.
Rabbit moves out of range of the leg kick from Paetmar.
Paetmar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rabbit. That one must have hurt.
Paetmar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rabbit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rabbit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rabbit. That's going to slow Paetmar down.
Paetmar throws out a leg kick but Rabbit moves out of range and Paetmar only half commits.
Venali Paetmar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paetmar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rabbit counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Rabbit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rabbit, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Rabbit!
After winning the bout, Ramon Rabbit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Venali Paetmar was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 26
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Paetmar drops his hands momentarily and Chester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paetmar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chester.
Paetmar throws a lazy uppercut
and Chester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Chester has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chester swings for the body but Paetmar moves out of range.
Chester throws a jab but it's blocked by Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a sloppy head kick and Chester moves out of range easily.
Chester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chester shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Paetmar eats them both and turns towards Chester to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chester punishes Paetmar's body with a nice straight punch.
Chester digs a good hook to Paetmar's body.
Chester tries to work over Paetmar's front leg with a kick but Paetmar checks it.
Chester missing with a left hand there. Paetmar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paetmar ducks right into an uppercut from Chester.
Paetmar ducks under a wild hook from Chester.
Paetmar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Chester has been cut.
Chester throws a lazy right hand but Paetmar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chester throws a low kick but Paetmar avoids it.
Paetmar feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Chester lands a nice hook to Paetmar's body. Paetmar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paetmar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chester to score with a decent uppercut.
Chester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paetmar takes a swing at Chester's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paetmar misses with a leg kick
and Chester counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Paetmar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paetmar cracks Chester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paetmar connects with a crisp jab.
Paetmar lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Chester sizes up Paetmar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chester digs a good body shot into Paetmar's ribs.
Chester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chester misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Chester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chester.
Chester misses the shot to the body.
Chester misses with a hook.
Paetmar misses with a head kick.
Paetmar lands a head kick!
Paetmar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chester, as that shot connected.
Paetmar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chester counter with a right hand.
Chester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar needs to keep his hands up - Chester had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paetmar.
Chester misses with a straight right.
Paetmar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chester circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Paetmar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paetmar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paetmar connects with the punch.
A big right from Paetmar misses.
Chester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Chester misses with a looping right.
Paetmar needs to keep his hands up - Chester had a free shot at his head there.
Chester looks to land a right hand but Paetmar moved out of range.
Chester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chester throws the left hand but Paetmar avoids the punch easily.
Chester throws out a loose jab but Paetmar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
Chester appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chester falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paetmar counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chester slips a jab and a cross from Paetmar.
Paetmar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chester is out of range.
Chester avoids the body shot from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chester feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Chester avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Chester.
Chester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chester throws a series of punches but Paetmar moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paetmar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chester throws a combination. Paetmar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chester lands with a hook. Paetmar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Chester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Chester's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Paetmar slips a straight right by Chester.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Paetmar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chester fails to land with a series of punches.
Paetmar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chester misses the jab.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Chester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chester throws a right and a left that Paetmar avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Paetmar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paetmar. Chester shrugs it off though.
Chester lands a body shot.
Chester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paetmar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Chester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Paetmar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paetmar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paetmar blocks a jab.
Paetmar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chester manages to avoid it.
It looked like Chester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chester scores with a jab. Paetmar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paetmar is able to avoid easily.
Chester misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Paetmar throws a sloppy head kick and Chester moves out of range easily.
Paetmar slips under a jab.
Paetmar swinging wildly here.
Chester lands a nice shot to the body.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Chester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paetmar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paetmar misses with a series of wild punches.
Chester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.
Paetmar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paetmar scores with a head kick. Chester tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Chester cracks Paetmar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chester is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Chester ducks under and follows up with a left that Chester also avoids with ease.
Paetmar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chester's sensitive parts.
Paetmar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Paetmar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chester has got the better of the exchanges.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
Paetmar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chester under the eye.
Paetmar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paetmar's head backwards.
Paetmar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paetmar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paetmar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chester.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Chester misses the target.
Paetmar misses with the combination. #T4#
Paetmar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chester throws a right hand that Paetmar ducks under and follows up with a left that Paetmar also avoids with ease.
Chester lands with a good body shot.
Chester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chester motions for Paetmar to come forward. Chester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chester checks a low kick from Paetmar.
Chester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paetmar can do to turn this around?
Chester throws a series of punches but Paetmar avoids them all with ease.
Chester lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chester.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Chester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Chester's cut.
That's time! Chester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chester blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Chester tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
Chester lands with a good body shot.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charles Chester is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Chester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chester counters with a three punch combo that has Paetmar backing up. Paetmar nods at Chester to acknowledge the strikes.
Paetmar misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
A little jabbing left from Paetmar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paetmar throws a combination that misses
and Chester counters with a nice body shot.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paetmar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paetmar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chester circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Paetmar checks a low kick from Chester.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chester. Paetmar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paetmar throws a big counter head kick but Chester avoids it with no problem.
Paetmar is looking to slow Chester down with leg kicks.
Chester lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paetmar backs up against the cage.
Chester lands a glancing blow to the side of Paetmar's head.#ROC#Paetmar is rocked!
Chester punishes Paetmar's body with a nice straight punch.
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Chester finish him?
Chester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chester scores with a shot to the body.
Paetmar seems to have recovered his senses.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Chester.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Chester is just out of range.
Chester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chester moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPaetmar.
Chester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar misses with a combination
and Chester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chester misses with a looping right.
Paetmar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chester.
Chester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paetmar.
Danga de danga de dang - Chester scores with a four punch combination!
Chester misses with a wild body shot.
Chester misses with a body shot.
Paetmar is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Chester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Chester finds it's way through Paetmar's defenses.
The fighters circling - Chester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chester misses the jab.#T3#
Chester throws a hook but Paetmar avoids it easily.
Chester just misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chester to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Paetmar.
Chester tried to counter with a leg kick but Paetmar avoided it.
Charles Chester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Chester avoids them all with ease.
Paetmar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Chester misses its intended target.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Chester with a series of wild strikes but Chester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paetmar throws the kick towards the body but Chester avoids it.
It looked like Chester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paetmar misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Chester. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chester.
Paetmar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chester misses with a low kick.
Chester lunges at Paetmar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paetmar's hand.
Paetmar misses with a hook. Chester ducked under it nicely.
Chester seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paetmar.
Chester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chester throws a lazy right hand but Paetmar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chester jabs at Paetmar's body.
Chester moves out of range of the body kick from Paetmar.
Chester lands an overhand right.
Venali Paetmar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paetmar throws a shot from downtown. Chester moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Chester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Chester!
Charles Chester 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.
Venali Paetmar spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time...'.

Event: Island Brawls 27
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paetmar.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Paetmar counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Wallace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paetmar's half guard.
Paetmar tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paetmar's head.
Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paetmar defending well though.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paetmar is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paetmar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Paetmar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Paetmar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paetmar is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paetmar is trying to control but can't.
Paetmar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paetmar trying to control here.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Paetmar dodges it nicely.
Wallace lands strikes from half guard.
Paetmar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wallace.
Wallace distracts Paetmar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paetmar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Paetmar controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Paetmar 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.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paetmar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Paetmar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Paetmar pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paetmar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paetmar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paetmar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wallace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paetmar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paetmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Wallace doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Wallace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paetmar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paetmar is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace with a poor takedown
and Paetmar counters with a left and a right that stings Wallace.
Paetmar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paetmar can pounce on him. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paetmar enables Wallace to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paetmar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paetmar is adopting a defensive guard.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paetmar's head.
Paetmar is looking to stand up but Wallace isn't so interested in that idea.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.
Paetmar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Paetmar keeps moving.
Paetmar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paetmar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Paetmar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paetmar tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wallace goes for a double leg but Paetmar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paetmar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paetmar looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar throws a leg kick that misses.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Paetmar circles away easily
and Paetmar counters with a nice body shot.
Paetmar closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Wallace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paetmar to the ground. Wallace is now in Paetmar's guard.#ES2#
Paetmar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Paetmar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Paetmar. #TD#
Wallace throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paetmar was covering up waiting for the punch and Wallace finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Paetmar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paetmar wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace prevents Paetmar from getting back to his feet.
Bubba Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paetmar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Paetmar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace.
Paetmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Paetmar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Paetmar!#REVB#
Paetmar preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Paetmar fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a wild body kick that Paetmar sees coming a mile off.
Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Wallace. #TD#
Wallace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paetmar is trying to defend but Wallace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Paetmar has one foot on Wallace's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Paetmar.
Decent striking displayed by Paetmar there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Paetmar counters by clinching up.
Paetmar lands an uppercut.
Paetmar lands a knee to the head.
Paetmar avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paetmar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Paetmar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
Paetmar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Paetmar lands a left and a right that send Wallace crashing to the mat, dazed. Paetmar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A head kick by Paetmar - that's a beauty! Wallace is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Paetmar can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Venali Paetmar!

Event: Kings 20: Mongrel vs Shamrock
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paetmar. That one must have hurt.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Paetmar's guard.
Morrison 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.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison pushing down on Paetmar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paetmar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Paetmar defending well. #T1#
Paetmar is looking to improve his position.
Paetmar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morrison working Paetmar over with strikes.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Paetmar is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paetmar!
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Morrison.
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison lands a big shot there that rocks Paetmar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morrison connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Morrison lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Paetmar is rocked!
Morrison postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Paetmar in real trouble here! The ref calls for Paetmar to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Venali Paetmar spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my opponent. Now i know that i have to train harder.'.

Event: Kings 15: Zhao vs Krylov
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar swings for the body but Chester moves out of range.
Chester tries to clinch up.
Chester misses with a looping right.
Chester slips a jab and a cross from Paetmar.
Chester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paetmar but Paetmar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paetmar falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chester counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paetmar looking for a sweep. Not yet Paetmar, not yet.
Chester wants to control from the top but Paetmar keeps moving.
Chester is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chester working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chester lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chester working some strikes from top position.
Paetmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chester is one step ahead there.
Paetmar is trying to control the position but Chester postures up.
Chester landing some decent shots from guard.
Chester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paetmar is trying to control the position but Chester postures up.
Chester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chester is looking to work some ground and pound but Paetmar has wrist control.
Paetmar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chester throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paetmar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Chester drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paetmar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paetmar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paetmar!

Paetmar throws a strike aimed at the side of Chester's head but Chester avoids it well.
An elbow from Paetmar crashes against the mat.
Chester manages to get back to half guard.
Paetmar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paetmar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paetmar's back!
Chester misses with an elbow to the head.
Paetmar turns into Chester and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Chester is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paetmar is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paetmar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paetmar postures up in Chester's guard and throws a big left but Chester blocks it.
Paetmar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chester's head.

Chester looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paetmar passes into half guard.

Chester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Chester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paetmar pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chester looks winded!
Chester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paetmar throwing shots but Chester is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar is looking to take a break and control but Chester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Paetmar.
Chester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paetmar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paetmar trying to control but Chester is working from the bottom.
Paetmar working some strikes from top position.
Paetmar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paetmar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paetmar wants to pass the guard but Chester is keeping the position.
Paetmar throwing strikes from guard but Chester blocks nicely.
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 Venali Paetmar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Paetmar.
A combination from Chester does no damage.
Chester misses with a wild body shot.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Chester.
Paetmar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paetmar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Chester moves out of range.
Chester throws a lazy right hand but Paetmar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paetmar misses with a head kick.
Chester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chester connects with a body shot.
Chester misses with a wild body shot.
Chester takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paetmar misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chester fails with the takedown.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Paetmar tries to sprawl but Chester drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paetmar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chester.
Charles Chester has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chester is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paetmar defending well though.
Chester trying to control from half guard but Paetmar is working away.
Chester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paetmar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paetmar is trying to maintain the position but Chester is very close to passing his half guard.
Paetmar works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chester is one step ahead there.
Paetmar keeping full guard, as Chester tries to pass.
Paetmar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paetmar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paetmar is keeping the position for now.
Paetmar wants to sweep but no luck.
Chester is looking to work some ground and pound but Paetmar has wrist control.
Chester wants to control from the top but Paetmar keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chester chips away with some ground and pound.
Chester working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paetmar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chester manages to get himself to full guard.

Chester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chester controlling Paetmar's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chester can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paetmar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paetmar is one step ahead there.
Paetmar throws an elbow that misses. Chester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paetmar's guard. Nice move by Chester!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar working a defensive guard here.
Paetmar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Paetmar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paetmar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chester defending well though.
Chester trying to control from the bottom.
Paetmar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paetmar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Chester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paetmar defends it easily.
Chester is breathing heavily.
Chester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Chester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paetmar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chester shoots in and drives through. Paetmar sprawls well.
Paetmar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paetmar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chester darts in looking for a takedown but Paetmar gets double underhooks and turns Chester into the cage.
Chester throws a jab when Paetmar was well out of range.
A big left from Chester misses.
Paetmar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chester looks to land a right hand but Paetmar moved out of range.
It looked like Paetmar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Paetmar.
Chester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paetmar pinned against the cage. Paetmar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Chester.
Chester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Paetmar tenderised Chester's leg. Chester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chester lands a slapping body shot.
Paetmar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chester's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paetmar - the referee stops the clock and Chester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paetmar. Chester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Paetmar scores with a nice right hand.
Paetmar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chester shoots in looking for a takedown but Paetmar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a shot from downtown. Chester moves away and avoids it.
Chester needs to keep his hands up - Paetmar had a free shot at his head there.
Paetmar lands with a nice body kick.
Venali Paetmar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paetmar thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paetmar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paetmar duly obliges.
Paetmar looks to land a combination but Chester avoids it well.
Paetmar scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paetmar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chester can do to turn this around?
Paetmar needs to keep his hands up - Chester had a free shot at his head there.
Paetmar throws a poor cross that misses
and Chester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar connects with a leg kick. Chester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paetmar - the referee stops the clock and Chester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paetmar. Chester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chester misses with a wild body shot.
Chester stalks Paetmar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paetmar's face. Paetmar staggers backwards, shaken.
Paetmar scores with a body shot.
Paetmar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chester's head.
Chester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar connects with a leg kick. Chester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chester misses with an uppercut. Paetmar saw that one coming.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Chester moves out of range.
A big right from Chester misses.
Venali Paetmar is winning the standup battle so far.
Paetmar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chester back to the cage. Paetmar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paetmar is looking to slow Chester down with leg kicks.
Chester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paetmar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paetmar throws a one two combo.
Chester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Chester shoots in looking for a takedown. Paetmar tries to sprawl out of it but Chester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paetmar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paetmar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paetmar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paetmar.
Paetmar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paetmar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paetmar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chester digs a good hook to Paetmar's body.
Chester scores with a sloppy right hand. Paetmar should have avoided that one.
Paetmar throws an overhand right that lands on Chester's shoulder, as Chester tries to avoid the shot.
Chester throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chester. Paetmar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
Chester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
A head kick from Paetmar lands but Chester takes it in his stride.
Chester wants to clinch up but Paetmar keeps it at a distance.
Chester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paetmar checks it well.
Chester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Chester. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Paetmar misses.
Chester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paetmar connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venali Paetmar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paetmar 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!

Event: Kings 7: Little vs Zhao
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Paetmar connects with an inside leg kick.
Farted goes for a double leg but Paetmar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paetmar continues to drive forward.
Farted throws a right and a left that Paetmar avoids nicely.
Farted shoots in and drives through. Paetmar sprawls well.
Farted blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Paetmar.
Farted with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paetmar to score with a decent uppercut.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Farted moves into the clinch.
Farted just leaning against Paetmar, taking a breather.
Farted is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paetmar is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eagles Farted. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paetmar tries a body shot but Farted blocks it.
Paetmar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Farted's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farted wants to break free but Paetmar has control. #TD#
Farted successfully pulls guard.
Paetmar is looking to work some ground and pound but Farted has wrist control.
Paetmar throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paetmar stands up over Farted, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paetmar stopping the sweep attempt from Farted.#T1#
Farted keeping full guard, as Paetmar tries to pass.
Farted definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paetmar wants to control from the top but Farted keeps moving.
Farted utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farted will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farted keeping moving, preventing Paetmar from controlling successfully.
Paetmar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farted manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paetmar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Farted sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paetmar controls Farted momentarily but Farted frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Farted wanted to stand there but Paetmar had control of the position.
Farted slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Farted is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paetmar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Farted.
Farted not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paetmar is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Paetmar wants to control but Farted is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paetmar is looking to improve his position.
Farted is looking to take a break and control but Paetmar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farted looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Farted not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farted missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farted content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Farted seems to be working for a kimura but Paetmar defends the submission attempt.
Paetmar won't allow Farted to pass to mount.
Paetmar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farted is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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 Eagles Farted will probably get the nod.
That's time! Farted's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paetmar swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Farted is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paetmar.#TD#
Farted shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Farted wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paetmar keeps working.
Paetmar is looking to improve his position.
Farted really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Farted manages to pass to mount!
Farted punching from mount but Paetmar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paetmar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Farted is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paetmar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Paetmar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Farted sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farted trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farted sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paetmar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farted. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farted has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Farted wants to control the pace but Paetmar is squirming around nicely.
Farted takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farted working Paetmar over with strikes here. #SUB#
Farted looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Paetmar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farted sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Farted looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paetmar tries to lock up and control but Farted gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Farted throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Paetmar has his hands clasped together but Farted breaks the hold and Paetmar is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Farted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eagles Farted!
In defeat, Venali Paetmar stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my opponent. Now i know that i have to train harder.'.

Event: Kings 1: Grand Opening
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Paetmar scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Paetmar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Paetmar. #CUT2#
It looks like Liam Kneel has been cut.
Paetmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneel takes an elbow to the temple.
Paetmar prevents Kneel from breaking the clinch.
Paetmar lands an elbow that stopped Kneel in his tracks for a moment.
Paetmar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paetmar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paetmar.#TD2#
Paetmar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paetmar not doing much here.
Kneel is trying to get back to full guard.
Paetmar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Kneel looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Paetmar seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Paetmar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kneel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Venali Paetmar!

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