Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VI
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Futeran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niaz is trying to defend but Futeran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Futeran prevents Niaz from improving his position.
Futeran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niaz defending well though.
Futeran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Futeran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Niaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Niaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Futeran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Futeran's back!#SUB#
Niaz working for a choke but Futeran reverses nicely into Niaz 's guard.
Futeran tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard. #T1#
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Niaz.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Niaz has his foot on Futeran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Futeran works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Niaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Futeran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Niaz has wrist control.
Niaz pulls Futeran in close to his closed guard and prevents Futeran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Futeran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Futeran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Futeran defends easily.
Niaz keeping full guard, as Futeran tries to pass.
Futeran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niaz working a defensive guard here.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Niaz moves into range and clinches up with Futeran.
Futeran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niaz is looking to control Futeran's arms but Futeran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niaz has his back to the cage.
Futeran misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran scores a nice knee to the body.
Niaz jumps guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niaz has Futeran pushed against the cage.
Futeran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niaz.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Futeran holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Futeran is working Niaz over against the cage.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Futeran walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Futeran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niaz tries to clinch but Futeran moves out of range.
Niaz tries to clinch up
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Niaz is out of range.
Niaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Futeran takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Niaz gets caught napping as Futeran dives in and scores a takedown. Niaz manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Futeran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niaz.
Niaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Futeran circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Futeran, which made it look bad.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Niaz.
Futeran lands a jab.
Futeran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Futeran throws a hook but Niaz avoids it easily.
Futeran throws a chopping leg kick but Niaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Niaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niaz closes the distance but Futeran moves to the side
letting Futeran counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Futeran as Niaz shoots in.#T1#
Futeran misses with a double jab #TD#
and Niaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Niaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Futeran dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niaz is trying to keep Futeran in close. #SUB#
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Futeran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Futeran defends well.
Futeran postures up in Niaz's guard and throws a big left but Niaz blocks it.
Joseph Futeran has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Futeran throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Niaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Futeran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran wants to pass the guard but Niaz is keeping the position.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Futeran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Futeran cracks Niaz with a solid left hand.
Futeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Niaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Niaz has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Futeran throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Futeran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully. #T4#
Futeran pulls Niaz in close to prevent any damage.
Futeran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt - Futeran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Futeran takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niaz.
Futeran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Futeran misses with a series of wild punches.
Futeran misses with a hook. Niaz ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Futeran misses. #T1#
Futeran throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Futeran is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but Futeran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niaz to get the leverage.
Niaz trying to control the action but Futeran is working from the bottom.
Futeran gets full guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futeran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Futeran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Niaz counters with a single leg into guard. Futeran didn't expect that.
Niaz passes Futeran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Futeran keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Futeran is trying to control but can't.
Futeran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Futeran.
Futeran pulls Niaz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Futeran.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Futeran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran scores with a nice strike.
Niaz avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Niaz shoots in for a double leg but Futeran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Futeran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niaz with a body shot.
Niaz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Niaz swings for the body but Futeran moves out of range.
Niaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futeran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niaz thumps Futeran with a low kick.
Niaz misses with a kick to the body.
Niaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Futeran 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes misses with a body punch #TD#
and Futeran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blaydes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blaydes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futeran.
Futeran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaydes is looking for a sweep. Futeran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control but Blaydes is keeping him busy.
Blaydes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran is trying to control. Blaydes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Futeran not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Blaydes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Futeran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Futeran's back!
Even with his hooks in, Blaydes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Blaydes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Futeran is in bad spot here.
Futeran avoids the strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes lands a shot to the head.
Blaydes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Blaydes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blaydes keeps control of the position as Futeran tries to break free.
I would not like to be Futeran right now.
Blaydes is trying to stick to Futeran's back but Futeran is turning into Blaydes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blaydes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Futeran.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Futeran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
Futeran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaydes's head.#T3#
Futeran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaydes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blaydes managing to control the position.
Futeran preventing the sweep.
Futeran chips away with some ground and pound.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaydes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes is controlling Futeran's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futeran postures up. #T4#
Futeran throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaydes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Blaydes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Blaydes has his foot on Futeran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Futeran works his way back into a safe position though.
Futeran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Futeran moves into full mount! Blaydes won't be happy about that!
Futeran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Futeran dominating with strikes here.
Futeran with shots to the head and body - Blaydes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Futeran with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran 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#
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Futeran throws out the jab.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futeran was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Futeran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Futeran is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Futeran scores with a jab. Blaydes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Futeran looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaydes can do to turn this around?
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Blaydes gets a clinch.
Futeran misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Futeran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Blaydes tries a body shot but Futeran blocks it.
I was talking to Futeran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Futeran lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Futeran.
A short right from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futeran lands an elbow that stopped Blaydes in his tracks for a moment.
Futeran tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Futeran back against the cage.
Futeran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Blaydes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Futeran backwards.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Futeran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blaydes.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Futeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Blaydes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes presses Futeran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaydes scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Futeran.
A body shot lands from Blaydes.
Futeran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Blaydes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaydes scores with a jab.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Futeran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Futeran scrambles back to his feet.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Futeran misses with a jab to the body
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaydes stuns Futeran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Futeran does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Futeran misses its target.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the head.
Blaydes wants to clinch up but Futeran keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Futeran takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Futeran misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaydes.
Futeran fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Futeran doesn't seem bothered though.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Futeran blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaydes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Futeran. Futeran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Futeran with a jab.
Futeran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Futeran throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Futeran throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes connects with a body shot that sends Futeran's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes scores with a kick to the body.
Futeran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaydes pinned against the cage. Blaydes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaydes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Futeran closes the distance and clinches up with Blaydes, looking for a takedown. Futeran pushes Blaydes against the cage but Blaydes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Futeran.
Futeran swinging wildly here.
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Futeran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
Futeran throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Futeran lands with a hook. Blaydes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaydes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Futeran in his tracks.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaydes defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Blaydes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Futeran avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Futeran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blaydes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Futeran misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes gets through Futeran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Blaydes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes tries a quick counter leg kick but Futeran is wise to it.
Futeran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Blaydes.
Donk. Blaydes catches Futeran right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran misses with a looping right.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.#T1#
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Futeran tries to bum rush Blaydes with a series of wild strikes but Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Futeran misses the jab.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Futeran moves away.
Futeran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Blaydes as Futeran shoots in.
Futeran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Futeran shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaydes tries to sprawl out of it but Futeran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaydes 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 Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch but Futeran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Futeran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blaydes.
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaydes defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Blaydes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Futeran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Blaydes misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Blaydes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Futeran fails with a takedown attempt.
Futeran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaydes swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Futeran is just out of range.
Futeran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaydes tries to clinch up but Futeran circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaydes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaydes fakes the leg kick and cracks Futeran in the body.
Futeran takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Blaydes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Futeran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaydes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Futeran scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Blaydes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes throws a hook but Futeran avoids it easily.#T3#
Futeran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Futeran has time to react.
Futeran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes is looking to clinch but Futeran is avoiding it.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Futeran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Futeran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaydes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Futeran on the side of the head.
Futeran looks for a takedown but Blaydes sprawls well.
Blaydes throws an overhand right that lands on Futeran's shoulder, as Futeran tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Blaydes as Futeran shoots in.
Futeran misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Blaydes tests Futeran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Futeran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
A low kick from Futeran misses
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Blaydes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Blaydes has closed the distance and engaged Futeran in a clinch.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futeran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaydes.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes pushes Futeran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Futeran fails to land.
Blaydes tries to work over Futeran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Futeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blaydes 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 113 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Futeran throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Futeran misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Futeran in his tracks momentarily.
Futeran throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Futeran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Futeran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Futeran checks the leg kick.
Futeran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Futeran finds it's target.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Futeran lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Futeran on the side of the head.
Futeran misses with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Futeran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Futeran should have avoided that one. #T1#
Johnson cracks Futeran with a good jab.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Futeran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Futeran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Futeran throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Futeran connects with a nice looking jab.
Futeran feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Futeran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Futeran misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Futeran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Futeran swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Futeran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Futeran tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Futeran misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Futeran thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson moves out of range as Futeran strikes.
Futeran shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Futeran's head.
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Futeran has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson jabs Futeran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Futeran throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Futeran throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#ROC2#Futeran is rocked!
Futeran cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Futeran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Futeran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Futeran steps away.
Futeran seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Futeran misses the target.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Futeran throws out the jab.
Futeran checks the leg kick.
Futeran misses with a low kick.
Futeran has been working on his balance at Cause & Effect, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johnson.
Futeran is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Futeran.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Futeran checks it.
Futeran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Futeran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futeran.
Futeran throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Futeran throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Futeran counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Futeran.
Futeran misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.
Futeran moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Futeran avoids it.
Futeran slips under a jab from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Futeran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Futeran sees coming a mile off.
Futeran throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Futeran swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range. #TD#
Futeran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Futeran is having none of it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Futeran is controlling him.
Futeran 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.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Futeran prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Futeran misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Futeran.
Futeran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Futeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Futeran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Futeran scores with a body shot.
Johnson defending well as Futeran loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futeran.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Futeran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Futeran fails to land with a series of punches. #T2##TD#
Futeran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to stand up but Futeran is controlling him.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand but Futeran is controlling the position. #ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Futeran off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Futeran gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Futeran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Futeran.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Futeran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Futeran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#TD#
Futeran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Futeran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Futeran scoring with strikes.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Futeran.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Futeran throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T4#
Futeran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Futeran misses.
Futeran misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Futeran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Futeran is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Futeran cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Futeran throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Futeran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Futeran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Futeran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Futeran throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Futeran on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Futeran does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Champ Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Futeran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Futeran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab to Futeran's midsection.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Johnson takes a swing at Futeran's ribcage but misses.
Futeran misses with a combination
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Futeran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Futeran shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Futeran off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Futeran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Futeran. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Futeran blocks a jab.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futeran was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Futeran swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Futeran defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Futeran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Futeran showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran blocks a leg kick.
Futeran lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Futeran won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Futeran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand but Futeran is controlling the position.
Futeran's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Futeran counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson tries to kick Futeran off but Futeran keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futeran.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Champ Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Futeran wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well. #ES2#
Johnson pushes Futeran off and gets back to his feet.
Futeran shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Futeran moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Futeran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from Futeran misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Futeran blocks a leg kick.
Futeran lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Futeran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is looking to slow Futeran down with leg kicks.
Futeran slips under a jab from Johnson.
Futeran misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran's corner calls for a 1-2. Futeran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Futeran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Futeran ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Futeran throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Futeran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Bravo checks a low kick from Futeran.
Futeran lands a slapping body shot.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Futeran digs a good hook to Bravo's body.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bravo is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Futeran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Bravo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Futeran stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futeran feints a jab promting Bravo to slip. Futeran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bravo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Futeran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Futeran lands with a nice body punch.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Futeran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Futeran defends it well.
Futeran throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Futeran is retaining full guard.
Futeran managing to control the position.
Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Futeran blocks nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Bravo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Futeran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bravo, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Futeran is one step ahead there.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Bravo is trying to keep Futeran in close.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Futeran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Futeran lands a couple of elbows.
Futeran connects with a couple of short punches.
Futeran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Futeran's guard. #REVB#
Futeran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Futeran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Futeran tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Futeran's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB2#
Bravo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Futeran has passed into half guard!
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
Futeran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is staying active underneath Futeran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bravo moves into full guard.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Futeran postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.
Futeran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Bravo has momentary wrist control but Futeran slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Bravo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo moves forwards but Futeran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Futeran connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Futeran finish him?#TD#
Futeran gets a double leg takedown into Bravo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futeran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Futeran arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bravo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Futeran!
After winning the bout, Joseph Futeran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 96: Obi vs Kamenev
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Lucas Iv gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Futeran to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lucas Iv working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lucas Iv's head.
Futeran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Futeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Futeran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucas Iv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Futeran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Futeran trying to control but Lucas Iv is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Futeran has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Futeran landing with the ground and pound.
Futeran 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.
Futeran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas Iv is adopting a defensive guard.
Futeran scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lucas Iv is controlling Futeran's posture.
Futeran throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lucas Iv manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Futeran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucas Iv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Futeran missing with knees to the body.
Futeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Futeran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucas Iv looking for a takedown.
Futeran missing with knees to the body.
Lucas Iv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Futeran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Lucas Iv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Futeran fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Futeran gets the takedown into side control.

Lucas Iv bucks up and manages to escape 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!
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Lucas Iv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Futeran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucas Ivs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Futeran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas Iv changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Futeran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Futeran but Futeran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Futeran throws a leg kick which misses Lucas Iv's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucas Iv tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from Lucas Iv both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Futeran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Futeran scores with a shot to the body.
Futeran throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lucas Iv is defended easily by Futeran.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lucas Iv's ribs.
Futeran lands the left hand.
Futeran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lucas Iv on the side of the head.
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Lucas Iv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Futeran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Lucas Iv closes the distance and clinches up with Futeran, looking for a takedown. Lucas Iv pushes Futeran against the cage but Futeran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Futeran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucas Iv quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas Iv is trying to control but can't.
Lucas Iv is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Futeran jumps into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucas Iv is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Futeran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas Iv keeps working. #SUB#
Futeran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucas Iv is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Futeran wants to control for a moment but Lucas Iv uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lucas Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futeran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran 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#
Futeran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Lucas Iv darts in and clinches Futeran up against the cage.
Lucas Iv blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lucas Iv tries to score a body lock takedown but Futeran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Futeran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucas Iv backwards.
Futeran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucas Iv goes for a takedown attempt but Futeran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lucas Iv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Futeran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
A good leg kick by Futeran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Futeran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but Futeran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucas Iv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran misses with a jab to the body
and Lucas Iv counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Lucas Iv 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucas Iv stalks Futeran and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Futeran's face. Futeran staggers backwards, shaken.
Futeran tries to bum rush Lucas Iv with a series of wild strikes but Lucas Iv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucas Iv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Futeran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas Iv was well out of range. Poor timing from Futeran.
Lucas Iv darts in looking for a takedown but Futeran gets double underhooks and turns Lucas Iv into the cage.
Lucas Iv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Futeran tries to avoid it but Lucas Iv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Futeran to the ground. Futeran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown but Futeran circles away easily
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Futeran misses with a double jab.
Lucas Iv is looking for the big counter here.
Lucas Iv misses with a takedown attempt - Futeran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucas Iv has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas Iv has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Futeran finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucas Iv's head.
Futeran lands a slapping body shot.
Futeran cracks Lucas Iv with an open hand slap.
Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but Futeran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Futeran misses the target.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Lucas Iv is out of range.
Futeran throws a front kick aimed at Lucas Iv's knee but Lucas Iv avoids it well.
Futeran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joseph Futeran is winning the standup battle so far.
Futeran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Futeran circles away.
Futeran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
Lucas Iv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Lucas Iv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Futeran's waist but Futeran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucas Iv off to one side.
Futeran lands a jab to the nose.
Futeran connects with a jab.
Futeran looks to land a left hand but Lucas Iv moved out of range nicely.
Lucas Iv with a poor takedown
enabling Futeran to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Lucas Iv is rocked!
Futeran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a takedown. Futeran tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas Iv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Futeran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas Iv is breathing heavily.
Futeran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Lucas Iv with the counter takedown but Futeran avoids it easily.
Lucas Iv fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Lucas Iv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas Iv can do to turn this around?
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran sets himself, and Lucas Iv steps forward looking for the clinch! Futeran avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Lucas Iv is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Futeran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucas Iv doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas Iv doesn't manage to clinch there - Futeran circles away.
As Lucas Iv looks to move away, Futeran throws a big counter combo but Lucas Iv just gets out of the way.
Lucas Iv bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Futeran throws a nice looking combination but Lucas Iv bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Futeran lands with a cross.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Lucas Iv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Lucas Iv moves away from the strike by Futeran.
Futeran pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Lucas Iv gets the takedown into side control.
Futeran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Futeran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucas Iv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Futeran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucas Iv is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv working Futeran over with strikes.
Futeran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv prevents Futeran from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Futeran manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Lucas Iv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Futeran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank Lucas Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Futeran keeps moving. #SUB#
Futeran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucas Iv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Futeran's head.
Lucas Iv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucas Iv is working Futeran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lucas Iv stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Futeran throws up his legs and catches Lucas Iv in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Lucas Iv tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Futeran! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joseph Futeran!
A relieved looking Joseph Futeran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 89: Tucker vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Futeran misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Futeran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Futeran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Futeran looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but Futeran drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard.

Kersikov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Futeran is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran stalling in the clinch but Kersikov improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Futeran.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Futeran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Futeran lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Futeran. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Futeran trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Futeran avoids the damage to the body.
Futeran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Futeran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Futeran tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Futeran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov 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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Kersikov motions for Futeran to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Futeran avoids nicely.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
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 lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Futeran.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a hook but Futeran blocks it.
Futeran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Futeran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Futeran throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Futeran was not able to check.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Futeran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov swinging wildly here. #T3#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov slips a jab from Futeran.
Futeran shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Futeran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Futeran.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Futeran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Futeran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Futeran.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Futeran throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov wants to slow Futeran down by chopping away at his legs.
Futeran scores with a jab to the body.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Futeran just manages to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Futeran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Futeran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Futeran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Futeran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov 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.
Futeran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Futeran feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Futeran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Futeran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Futeran misses with a two punch combination.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Futeran checks a low kick from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran lands with an overhand left.
Futeran throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov clobbers Futeran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Futeran takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Futeran is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs. #T1#
Futeran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Futeran will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Futeran checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Futeran scores with a nice head shot.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Futeran swinging wildly here.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Futeran moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Futeran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Futeran misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A left lands for Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Futeran tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Futeran can do to turn this around?
Futeran stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Futeran throws a lazy body kick
and Futeran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Futeran staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Futeran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran misses the jab.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Futeran ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov is looking to slow Futeran down with leg kicks.
Futeran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Futeran manages to avoid it.
Donk. Kersikov catches Futeran right on the button with a cross.
Futeran throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Futeran throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov backpedaling.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Futeran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T4#
Kersikov controlling the position.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Futeran throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Futeran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Futeran has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Futeran blocks nicely.
Futeran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Futeran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Futeran!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Futeran throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Futeran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Futeran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Futeran throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Futeran.
Futeran slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Futeran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Futeran has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab when Futeran was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov slips a jab from Futeran.
A big right from Kersikov misses. #T1#
Futeran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Futeran shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Futeran counters with a stiff right hand.
Futeran swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Futeran.
Futeran lands a body shot.
Futeran misses with a body kick.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Futeran only half commits.
A big left from Futeran misses.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Futeran into the cage.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Futeran scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Futeran moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Futeran shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Futeran.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Futeran.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
Futeran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Futeran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Futeran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Futeran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Futeran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Futeran throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Futeran staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Futeran blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Futeran moves out of range.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Futeran checks it well.
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Futeran lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Futeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Futeran scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Futeran slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Futeran misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Futeran dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Futeran is just out of range.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Futeran misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Futeran circles away quickly and effectively.
Lvavatai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination.
Futeran throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Lvavatai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Futeran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Futeran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Futeran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
Futeran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Futeran tries to stall but Lvavatai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Futeran presses Lvavatai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Futeran.
Futeran stalling.
Lvavatai blocks an uppercut.
Futeran tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Futeran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Lvavatai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving. #SUB#
Futeran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lvavatai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Futeran controlling the position.#T2#
Lvavatai wants to pass the guard but Futeran is keeping the position.
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Lvavatai from controlling successfully.
Futeran has his hands on Lvavatai 's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lvavatai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Futeran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Futeran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Futeran! #REVR##T3#
Lvavatai is trying to control Futeran's posture but Futeran avoids it. #SUB#
Futeran working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Futeran's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lvavatai is looking to regain half guard here but Futeran keeps moving and retains side control.
Futeran throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Futeran wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Futeran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Futeran wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai tries to buck Futeran off but Futeran is having none of it.
Futeran trying to control the position but Lvavatai is working away.
Futeran throws a strike aimed at the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai avoids it well.
Futeran is working Lvavatai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Lvavatai is trying to escape the position but Futeran is controlling the position.
Lvavatai struggling a bit here.
Futeran moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Futeran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Futeran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Futeran defends it well.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Futeran has closed the distance and engaged Lvavatai in a clinch.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Futeran breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Futeran.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran takes one on the button.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Futeran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Futeran.#T1#
Futeran staying out of range there.
Futeran misses with a straight left.
Lvavatai thumps Futeran with a low kick.
Futeran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai defending well as Futeran loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Futeran misses with a few strikes there.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Futeran throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Futeran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.#T2#
Futeran throws a solid leg kick but Lvavatai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Futeran.
Futeran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lvavatai finds it's way round the side to connect with Futeran's head.
Futeran 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!#CL#
Futeran closes the distance and clinches.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lvavatai blocks an uppercut.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Futeran. #TD2#
Lvavatai manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lvavatai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Lvavatai 's legs - danger averted.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Lvavatai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Futeran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Futeran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai is pulling down on Futeran's head. It's preventing any offense from Futeran, at least for the moment.
Futeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Futeran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph Futeran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Futeran trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
Futeran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Futeran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Lvavatai looking to control.
Futeran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Futeran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving.
Lvavatai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Futeran is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai moves away from the strike by Futeran.
Lvavatai scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from Lvavatai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai connects with a crisp jab.
Futeran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Futeran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Futeran avoids the head kick by Lvavatai .
Futeran tried to counter with a leg kick but Lvavatai avoided it.
Futeran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran tries a low kick but Lvavatai avoids it.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range. #T1#
Lvavatai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Futeran takes the fight into the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Futeran to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Futeran.
Futeran digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joseph Futeran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Futeran.
Futeran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lvavatai 's elbow.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Futeran to keep the fight standing.
Lvavatai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Futeran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Futeran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Futeran smiles and moves away.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Futeran has Lvavatai up against the cage in a clinch.
Futeran lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Futeran breaks the clinch. #CL#
Futeran clinches with his opponent.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Futeran has Lvavatai pressed against the cage.
Futeran stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Futeran manages to break the clinch.
Futeran pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Futeran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lvavatai with the counter takedown but Futeran avoids it easily.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Futeran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lvavatai at a distance.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Futeran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Futeran misses the jab.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futeran.
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Futeran forces Lvavatai back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Futeran. #T4#
Futeran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Futeran tries to land knees in the clinch but Lvavatai avoids the damage to the body.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Futeran.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Futeran smiles and moves away.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran. #CL#
Futeran gets a clinch.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Lvavatai drags the fight down to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Futeran 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 73: Barboza vs Contreiras
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Futeran 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.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes motions for Futeran to come forward. Grimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Futeran misses with a body punch
and Grimes counters with a body kick.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran counters with a good low kick that Grimes was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes throws a push kick but Futeran slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes 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.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
A low kick from Grimes is predictable there
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice shot by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Futeran wants to counter the offense by Grimes and move into the clinch position.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Futeran wants to slow Grimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimes as he jumps to the side.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Futeran throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes throws a head kick but Futeran moves out of range. #T2#
Futeran tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Futeran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Grimes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grimes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes cracks Futeran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Futeran shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Futeran moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.#T3#
Futeran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimes is fending him off so far but Futeran persists. Nope, Grimes circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rogan Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Futeran.
Futeran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grimes momentarily.
Futeran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Futeran's head.
Futeran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Futeran blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Futeran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Futeran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimes throws the left hand but Futeran avoids the punch easily.
Futeran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Futeran tries to clinch
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Futeran with a nice cross.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes takes a swing at Futeran's ribcage but misses.
Grimes cracks Futeran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogan Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran moves out of range of the strikes.
Futeran blocks a head kick by Grimes.
An inside leg kick from Futeran misses.
Grimes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogan Grimes 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#
Grimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Futeran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Futeran lands a right hook to the body.
Futeran tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Futeran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Futeran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Futeran defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes scores with a leg kick.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Futeran's head but Futeran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Futeran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes lands a high kick!
Futeran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes motions for Futeran to come forward. Grimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Futeran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Futeran.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Futeran manages to avoid it.#T2#
Grimes throws a hook but Futeran blocks it.
Futeran looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
Grimes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Futeran just manages to avoid it.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Futeran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes swings for the body but Futeran moves out of range.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Futeran instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Futeran backwards. #BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Futeran throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Futeran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick
and Futeran counters with a left and a right that stings Grimes.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Futeran scores with a hook.
Grimes thumps Futeran with a low kick.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Futeran manages to avoid it.#T4#
Futeran is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Futeran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Futeran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Futeran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimes cracks Futeran with a nice body shot.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogan Grimes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Futeran misses with a takedown attempt - Grimes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Futeran.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimes has time to react.
Futeran moves out of range of the body kick from Grimes.
Futeran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimes with a body shot.
Grimes tries to land a body kick
and Futeran counters with a low kick, right behind Grimes 's knee.
Grimes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
Futeran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimes can pounce on him.
Grimes lands a leg kick that knocks Futeran off balance momentarily.
Futeran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Grimes checks a leg kick.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Futeran throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Futeran lands a lovely overhand right.
Futeran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Futeran.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Futeran's shoulder, as Futeran tries to avoid the shot.
Futeran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Grimes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Futeran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Grimes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimes misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Futeran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes throws a lazy head kick
and Futeran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Futeran misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Futeran. Beautiful body shot.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimes. That's going to slow Futeran down. #T4#
Futeran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Futeran.
Futeran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grimes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Futeran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Futeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A clash of legs there as Futeran blocks the low kick.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran counters with a nice uppercut.

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 Rogan Grimes.
Well Grimes 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Lvavatai tries to clinch up.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up but Futeran circles away and keeps his distance.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Futeran lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Futeran shoots in and bounces Lvavatai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lvavatai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Futeran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Futeran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Lvavatai .
Futeran is looking to stand up but Lvavatai won't let him. #T1#
Futeran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lvavatai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lvavatai stops Futeran from standing up.
Lvavatai stopping the sweep attempt from Futeran.
Lvavatai wants to pass the guard but Futeran is keeping the position.#ES2#
Futeran has his feet on Lvavatai 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Futeran instigates a clinch.
Lvavatai goes for a takedown attempt but Futeran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lvavatai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Futeran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Donk. Futeran catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Futeran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Futeran lands with a shot to the body.
Futeran with a jab.
Good work by Futeran as he checks the leg kick.
Futeran throws out a counter right but Lvavatai avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lvavatai or perhaps it was just good defense by Futeran, which made it look bad.
Lvavatai darts in looking for a takedown but Futeran gets double underhooks and turns Lvavatai into the cage.
Lvavatai is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Futeran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Futeran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Futeran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Futeran punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Futeran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Futeran.
Lvavatai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Futeran tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Futeran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Futeran lands a nice shot that snaps Lvavatai 's head back. #TD2#
Futeran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lvavatai sprawls well initially but Futeran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lvavatai wants to improve his position but Futeran is controlling well.
Lvavatai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Futeran.
Lvavatai controls Futeran momentarily but Futeran frees himself. #T4#
Futeran throwing strikes from guard but Lvavatai blocks nicely.
Futeran tries to free his leg and advance position but Lvavatai is retaining full guard.
Futeran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Futeran controls the pace.#SUB#
Lvavatai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Futeran has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Futeran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Futeran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Futeran darts in and clinches Lvavatai up against the cage.
Futeran prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai goes for a takedown attempt but Futeran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Futeran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lvavatai .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . 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.
Futeran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Futeran moves into the clinch.
Futeran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Futeran is defending well.#T1#
Futeran gets underhooks to prevent Lvavatai 's takedown attempt.
Lvavatai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Futeran stops a takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Futeran is working Lvavatai over against the cage.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Futeran manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Futeran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lvavatai is trying to keep an underhook but Futeran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Futeran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lvavatai has hold of Futeran's hands but Futeran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Futeran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joseph Futeran has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lvavatai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lvavatai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lvavatai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Lvavatai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Futeran has gone for a leg lock! Lvavatai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Futeran's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai postures up in Futeran's guard and throws a big left but Futeran blocks it.
Futeran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lvavatai has passed into side control. #ES2#
Futeran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Futeran stuffs the takedown attempt from Lvavatai . Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet.
Futeran's corner calls for a 1-2. Futeran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph Futeran seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Lvavatai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Futeran defends well and Lvavatai ends up having to push Futeran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Futeran throws out a counter right but Lvavatai avoids it with no problem.
Lvavatai is trying to drag Futeran to the mat but Futeran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lvavatai looking to stall. #BC2#
Futeran breaks the clinch.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Futeran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Futeran pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Futeran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Futeran lands a jab to Lvavatai 's midsection.
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Futeran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Futeran moves into range and clinches up with Lvavatai .#BC2#
Futeran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Futeran moves into the clinch successfully.
Lvavatai wants to take the fight to the mat but Futeran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Futeran stops a takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Futeran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Futeran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lvavatai . Lvavatai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Futeran as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Futeran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lvavatai sprawls well initially but Futeran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lvavatai gets caught flat footed, as Futeran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Futeran won't allow Lvavatai to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Futeran trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Futeran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Futeran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lvavatai working for a triangle but Futeran defends it easily.
Futeran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lvavatai 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Futeran looking to pass the guard.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Futeran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lvavatai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Futeran defends well.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lvavatai controls Futeran momentarily but Futeran frees himself.
Lvavatai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lvavatai shoots and misses
and Futeran counters with a nice uppercut.
Futeran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Futeran circles away easily
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Futeran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Futeran misses with a body kick.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lvavatai looks for a takedown but Futeran sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Futeran circles away easily
and Futeran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Futeran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Futeran scores with a shot to the body.
Futeran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Futeran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lvavatai misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch but Futeran is avoiding it.
Futeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Lvavatai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Futeran. That's going to slow Lvavatai down.
Futeran jabs Lvavatai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran connects with a nice looking jab.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left.
Futeran scores with a punch to the head.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Futeran stuffs the takedown.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lvavatai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lvavatai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lvavatai . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Futeran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage.
Lvavatai tries to land knees in the clinch but Futeran avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Futeran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Futeran!
A less than humble Joseph Futeran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 59: Nansen vs Risin
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Petit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petit tries to score with a low kick but Futeran moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Futeran darts in and clinches Petit up against the cage.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit tries to throw a body punch but Futeran avoids it by throwing Petit back against the cage.
Petit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Futeran's efforts to push away.
Futeran has had enough of the clinch but Petit keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Petit.
Petit lands a shoulder strike.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit crunches a lovely knee into Futeran's ribcage.#T1##TD2#
Futeran jumps guard.
Petit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Futeran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Futeran looking for a guillotine here but Petit defends easily.
Petit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Petit from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Futeran wants to hit a sweep here but Petit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Futeran there!
Petit controlling the position easily from mount.
Futeran manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Futeran is looking for a sweep. Petit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Futeran has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Petit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Petit!#T3#
Futeran is trying to improve his position.
Futeran keeps trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Futeran but he's now mounted!
Futeran is looking to improve his position but Petit isn't that keen on the idea.
Futeran tries to hold on but Petit postures up.#T4#
Petit prevents Futeran from getting the reversal.
Futeran is still trying to improve position.
Futeran tries to hold on but Petit postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Futeran working to try and regain half guard.
Futeran tries to hold on but Petit postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Petit misses with a low kick.
Futeran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petit's head backwards.
Petit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Futeran is out of range.
Futeran moves away from the strike by Petit.
Futeran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petit with a body shot.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
Futeran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Petit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Futeran. Futeran obviously looking to wear him down.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Futeran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Futeran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Futeran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Futeran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Petit misses the target.
Petit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Futeran.
Futeran is looking for the big counter here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petit.
Petit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Futeran doesn't seem bothered though.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Petit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Futeran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petit throws a hook to the side of Futeran's head but Futeran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Futeran blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Futeran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Futeran.
Petit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Futeran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Petit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Futeran.
Futeran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Futeran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Futeran counters with a stiff right hand.
Futeran misses with a head kick.
Petit misses with a body shot.
Futeran throws a big counter head kick but Petit avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Petit. #T3#
Petit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Futeran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petit scrambles back to his feet.
Petit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Futeran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petit.
Futeran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petit.
Petit blocks a head kick by Futeran.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petit.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
A slow jab from Petit misses its intended target.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Good work by Futeran as he checks the leg kick.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Futeran moved out of range.#T4#
Petit misses with a leg kick.
Futeran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petit throws a chopping leg kick but Futeran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Futeran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Petit.
Petit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Futeran swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Futeran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit lands with a right hand.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Futeran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Futeran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Petit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Futeran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petit circles away.
Futeran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petit.
Futeran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Futeran lands a jab to Petit's midsection.
Futeran moves out of range of the strikes.
Petit connects with a looping right hand.
Futeran dodges the punch combination from Petit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran slips under a jab.
Futeran scores with a shot to the body.
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Futeran lands a nice shot to the body.
Futeran throws a low kick but Petit avoids it.
Futeran misses with a hook
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petit throws an off balance right hand
and Futeran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jean Luc Petit is winning the standup battle so far.
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petit checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petit. Futeran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Futeran tries to counter with a clinch but Petit shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Futeran. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Petit.
Petit throws a jab when Futeran was well out of range.
Petit misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Futeran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Futeran.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petit misses with some punches.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit with a knee to the head.
Futeran managing to block the knees to the body from Petit.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Petit lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Futeran.
Futeran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petit is trying to break free.
Futeran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petit sizes up Futeran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Futeran wants to clinch up but Petit keeps it at a distance.
Petit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Futeran blocks a jab.
Futeran loads up on a big right hand but Petit slips the punch.
Jean Luc Petit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Futeran moves away and avoids it.
Petit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petit misses with a shot to the body
and Futeran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Petit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Futeran.
Petit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Futeran is out of range and Petit settles back down.
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Futeran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Futeran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petit blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Futeran darts in and clinches Petit up against the cage.
Futeran is looking to break free of the clinch but Petit has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Futeran.
Futeran lands a body shot in the clinch.

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 Jean Luc Petit.
Well Petit 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit!

Event: DMMA 50: Imanari vs Travers
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Futeran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori looks for the body kick but Futeran saw that one coming.
Otori throws a chopping leg kick but Futeran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Futeran moves in looking to clinch but Otori pushes him off.
Otori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Futeran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Otori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick and Futeran moves out of range easily.
Otori swats away the attempt to clinch by Futeran.
Otori throws a wild body kick that Futeran sees coming a mile off.
Futeran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Futeran moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Otori under the eye.
Otori blocks the body kick.
Otori throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Futeran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Futeran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Otori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Otori counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Futeran tries to clinch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Futeran manages to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Futeran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori walks into a jab.
Otori lands a head kick. Futeran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Futeran throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Otori.
Futeran with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Futeran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Futeran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Otori misses with a low kick as Futeran jumps back.
Futeran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Futeran.
Futeran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Futeran settles back down. #T2#
Otori motions for Futeran to come forward. Otori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran has his takedown stuffed
and Otori counters with a series of strikes. Futeran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Futeran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Futeran misses with a low kick as Otori jumps back.
Otori avoids the head kick by Futeran. #CL2#
Futeran rushes Otori and presses him up against the cage.
Otori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
I was talking to Otori's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Otori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Futeran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Otori has a couple of punches blocked by Futeran.
Futeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Otori tries to circle away but Futeran has him pinned against the cage.
Otori avoids the elbow strike from Futeran, against the cage.
Otori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Otori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Futeran lunges at Otori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Otori's hand.
Otori is looking to chop away at Futeran's legs.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Otori.
Futeran misses with a kick to the body.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Otori throws a push kick but Futeran slaps the foot to one side.
Futeran throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
Futeran 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.#T4#
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otori blocks a jab.
A big left from Futeran misses.
Futeran with a nice cross.
Futeran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori looks for the body kick but Futeran saw that one coming.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Otori was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Otori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Futeran misses with a takedown attempt - Otori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Futeran.
Futeran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Futeran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori. #CL2#
Futeran gets a clinch.
Otori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Futeran working aggressively 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 Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod.
That's time! Otori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Futeran throws a combination. Otori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otori defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Otori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A cross from Otori lands.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Futeran checks it.
Otori tries a head kick but it misses.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.
Futeran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Futeran moves in looking to clinch but Otori pushes him off.
Otori looks to land a body kick but Futeran moved away.
Futeran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Otori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Futeran moves in looking to clinch but Otori pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Futeran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Futeran scores a nice knee to the body.
Otori tries to stall but Futeran uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Otori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Futeran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Futeran throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Otori gets tackled into the cage by Futeran. Futeran maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Otori misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori stalling in the clinch but Futeran improves position.
Futeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran. #BC#
Otori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Futeran moves into the clinch.
Otori using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Futeran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Futeran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Futeran.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
Futeran tries to clinch up.
Futeran throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futeran checks a leg kick.
Futeran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otori's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Futeran misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Otori lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Futeran is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Futeran is defended easily by Otori.#T3#
Otori swinging wildly here.
Futeran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Futeran tries to clinch but Otori is having none of it.
Otori staying out of range there.
Futeran tries to clinch but Otori is having none of it.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Otori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Otori.
Otori tries to land a leg kick but Futeran saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Otori gets tackled into the cage by Futeran. Futeran maintains the clinch. #BC#
Otori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Futeran fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Otori tenderised Futeran's leg. Futeran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Futeran throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Futeran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Futeran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Futeran's leg but Futeran calmly moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Futeran throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Futeran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Futeran misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Futeran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori. #CL2#
Futeran rushes Otori and presses him up against the cage.
Futeran tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 Shigeru Otori 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#
A jab from Futeran misses. #CL2#
Futeran instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Futeran.
Futeran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otoris head.
Futeran misses with some punches.
Futeran effectively controlling the action here.
Otori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Otori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Otori is looking to break free of the clinch but Futeran has double underhooks.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori tries to break the clinch but Futeran is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Otori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Futeran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Futeran can't get the takedown.
Otori is pushing Futeran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Futeran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Otori.
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A body shot lands from Futeran.
Otori working aggressively here.
Joseph Futeran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Otori misses with some punches.
Otori slows down the pace here.
Otori lands with a right to the head.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Futeran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##CL2#
Futeran pushes Otori up against the cage in a clinch.
Otori throws a head punch that misses.
Futeran stalling in the clinch.
Otori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Futeran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Otori to keep the fight standing.
Futeran presses Otori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Otori. #T4#
Futeran lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Shigeru Otori has been cut.
Otori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Futeran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otori has him pressed against the cage.
Futeran presses Otori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Futeran pushes off an throws an elbow but Otori leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Futeran.
Futeran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otori 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 41: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Futeran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Futeran takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit defending well as Futeran loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Futeran.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Futeran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Futeran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
A big right from Futeran misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Futeran with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Futeran misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Futeran checks it well.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Futeran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit!

Sitsongrit throws Futeran to one side and escapes!#T1#
A jab lands there for Futeran.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Futeran misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Futeran punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Futeran slips under a jab.
Futeran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Futeran throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Futeran is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Futeran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Futeran trying to move into half guard but instead Sitsongrit has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Futeran throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sitsongrit uses it to pass to side control.
Futeran trying to remain calm as Sitsongrit controls from the top position.#T3#
Futeran manages to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Futeran 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#
Futeran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Futeran is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Sitsongrit decides to stand up.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Futeran is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit cracks Futeran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit cracks Futeran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Futeran checks it.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denchailek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Futeran slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Futeran misses the target.
Futeran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Futeran checks it
and Futeran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Futeran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Futeran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Futeran shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Futeran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.#T1#
Futeran slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Futeran is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Futeran checks it well.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some bone on bone action there as Futeran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Futeran's defenses.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Futeran.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Futeran looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Futeran's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Futeran avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Futeran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Denchailek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Futeran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Futeran persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Futeran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Denchailek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Futeran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Futeran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Futeran throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Futeran's hands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Futeran's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Futeran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Futeran moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Futeran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Futeran throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Futeran misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Futeran misses the target.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Futeran.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futeran.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Futeran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Futeran scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Futeran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Futeran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Futeran.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Futeran's head but Futeran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Futeran defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Futeran was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Futeran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denchailek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Futeran ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Futeran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Futeran persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Futeran.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Futeran moved out of range.
Futeran looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Futeran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Futeran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Futeran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futeran slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Futeran's front leg with a kick but Futeran checks it. #T1#
Futeran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Futeran if he has to take too many more of those.
Futeran dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Futeran's head and hops out.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Futeran. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Futeran fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Futeran moved away.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Futeran. #T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Futeran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Futeran slaps the foot to one side.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Futeran throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Futeran.
Futeran throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Futeran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Futeran jumps back.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Futeran throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Futeran.
Futeran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Futeran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Futeran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Futeran gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futeran was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Futeran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Futeran. Futeran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Futeran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Futeran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Futeran scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Futeran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Futeran avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Futeran avoids the punch easily.
Futeran with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice 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!
Futeran stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Futeran strikes.
Futeran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Futeran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Futeran throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Futeran looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Futeran in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Futeran throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Futeran fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denchailek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denchailek Sitsongrit!

Event: DMMA 30: Niaz vs Nansen
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Vetorwee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Futeran is fending him off so far but Vetorwee persists. Nope, Futeran circles away and we're back to standing.
As Vetorwee looks to move away, Futeran throws a big counter combo but Vetorwee just gets out of the way.
Vetorwee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Futeran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Futeran was looking to counter with a kick there.
Futeran is looking to slow Vetorwee down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Vetorwee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Futeran tries to land a front kick but Vetorwee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vetorwee shoots and misses
and Futeran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Mawvin Vetorwee has been cut.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawvin Vetorwee.#TD2#
Vetorwee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Futeran sprawls well initially but Vetorwee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vetorwee seems to be working for a kimura but Futeran defends the submission attempt.
Futeran is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Vetorwee maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Futeran could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vetorwee has cracked it and Futeran is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vetorwee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mawvin Vetorwee!
Post fight, Mawvin Vetorwee took to the microphone: 'The bosses will appreciate this belt back home.'.

Event: BLAZE 32 - NICOLETTA VS JANA
Date: Jun 17, 2021

#R1#
Spalding misses with a jab to the body
and Futeran counters with an outside leg kick.
Spalding throws a jab but it's blocked by Futeran.
Spalding throws a hook but Futeran blocks it.
Futeran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spalding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Futeran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Futeran scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Spalding. That snapped Futeran's head back.
Spalding loads up on a big right hand but Futeran slips the punch.
Spalding misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Futeran counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Futeran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran is looking to take a break and control but Spalding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Spalding seems a little lost for a moment, as Futeran dominates the positioning.
Futeran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spalding for as long as he can get away with.
Spalding is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Futeran working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Futeran fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Futeran advances to full mount.
Futeran wants to control the pace but Spalding is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Futeran jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spalding manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Spalding tries to escape but Futeran is in control.
Spalding wants to get back to his feet but Futeran is dominant here and he's now got Spalding's back!
Spalding has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Futeran.
Futeran is hanging on to Spalding's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Futeran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Futeran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Spalding wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Spalding showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Spalding showing good submission defense here.
Futeran biding his time, controlling Spalding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Futeran working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran 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#
Spalding with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spalding throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Futeran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Futeran.
Futeran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spalding's efforts to push away.
Spalding working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Futeran.
Futeran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spalding is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Futeran lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Futeran lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Futeran wants to take a breather but Spalding is having none of it.
Futeran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Futeran is trying to control the action in half guard but Spalding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Futeran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Futeran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spalding has managed to free his arm - good work.
Futeran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Futeran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Futeran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Futeran tries to take his opponent's back but Spalding turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Futeran looking for a guillotine here but Spalding defends easily. #SUB#
Futeran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Futeran working for submissions but it's allowed Spalding to get to half guard.
Futeran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Spalding from controlling successfully.
Futeran 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futeran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spalding's head. #T4#
Spalding has hold of Futeran's hands but Futeran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Futeran is working for a submission of some sort.
Futeran working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futeran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spalding is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Futeran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Futeran drives through with a takedown into Spalding's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Futeran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spalding can do to turn this around?
Futeran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spalding is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Futeran is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Futeran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spalding, who protects the arm well.
Futeran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spalding keeps working. #T1#
Spalding is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Futeran is controlling him well.
Spalding wants to get back to his feet but Futeran is dominant here and he's now got Spalding's back!
Futeran misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Futeran is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spalding has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Futeran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB#
Futeran working for the choke.
Futeran missing with strikes. #SUB#
Futeran is looking for the choke from the back position but Spalding is controlling his hands well.
Spalding is trying to remain composed but Futeran is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Good control from Futeran.#T3#
Futeran's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Spalding is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Futeran gets his way!
Futeran slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Further stalling from Futeran.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harve Spalding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Futeran, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Joseph Futeran!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Joseph Futeran!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Joseph Futeran!

Joseph Futeran wins by unanimous decision!
Joseph Futeran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BLAZE 29 -DRACULA VS CAMERA TV
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1#
Futeran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Assndrop has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Futeran 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Futeran or perhaps it was just good defense by Assndrop, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Assndrop rushes Futeran and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Futeran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Assndrop misses with a body punch.
Futeran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Assndrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Assndrop controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Assndrop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Assndrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Assndrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Futeran. #T1#
Assndrop misses with some punches.
Assndrop misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop tries to work over Futeran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Futeran has Assndrop pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Futeran pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Assndrop tumbling to the mat - Futeran dives into Assndrop's guard.
Futeran looking to sit in guard and control but Assndrop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Assndrop preventing the sweep.
Futeran wants to control the position but Assndrop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Futeran is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Assndrop jumps into side control!#T2#
The referee asks Assndrop politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Assndrop prefers to stall for the moment though.
Futeran is holding Assndrop down, trying to stall.
Assndrop is looking to take a break and control but Futeran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Futeran is being controlled here.
Assndrop is looking to take a break and control but Futeran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Futeran is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Assndrop working away.
Futeran is trying to improve his position.
Futeran is trying to work for a sweep but Assndrop has mounted him!
Futeran is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Futeran is trying to reverse the position but instead Assndrop has taken his back - oops!
Assndrop keeps control of the position as Futeran tries to break free.
Futeran trying to control the position but Assndrop manages to sink in the hooks.
Futeran rolls, trying to escape but Assndrop keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Assndrop's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Futeran turns into Assndrop and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
That's time! Futeran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Futeran swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Futeran takes one to the side of the head.
Assndrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Futeran.
A nice leg kick lands there from Futeran.
Futeran slips a jab from Assndrop.
Futeran staying out of range there.
Futeran loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
Assndrop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Futeran on the side of the head.
Futeran's corner calls for a 1-2. Futeran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a head kick but Futeran moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assndrop wants to clinch.
Assndrop walks into a jab.
Futeran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Futeran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Assndrop doesn't seem phased though.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Futeran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws an overhand right that lands on Futeran's shoulder, as Futeran tries to avoid the shot.
Assndrop throws a head kick that misses.
Futeran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Futeran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assndrop is looking to clinch.
As Assndrop backs away, Futeran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Futeran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Assndrop knocks Futeran to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran is trying to control Assndrop's posture but Assndrop avoids it.
Futeran is looking for a sweep.
Futeran is trying to work for a sweep but Assndrop has mounted him!
Futeran has given up his back here. #T2#
Futeran rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Assndrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Futeran has a hand on Assndrop's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Assndrop takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Futeran tries to hold on but Assndrop postures up.
Futeran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futeran tries to improve his position but instead Assndrop has taken his back! #T3#
Assndrop is hanging on to Futeran's back as he tries to escape.
Futeran is working hard here to advance position.
Maurits Assndrop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Futeran rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Futeran is looking to improve his position.
Futeran trying to hold on to Assndrop's head to control him but Assndrop postures up.
Futeran is refusing to be controlled, as Assndrop sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Futeran is looking to control Assndrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Futeran avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Futeran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Futeran is looking for a sweep. Assndrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Futeran trying to control here.
Assndrop controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Assndrop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Assndrop controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assndrop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assndrop gets underhooks to prevent Futeran's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop swings wildly with an uppercut but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Futeran gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Assndrop regains guard.
Futeran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assndrop trying to control the position here. #T1#
Futeran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Futeran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assndrop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assndrop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Futeran manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maurits Assndrop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assndrop won't allow Futeran to sweep him here.
Futeran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Assndrop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Assndrop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Futeran's guard.
Assndrop trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Futeran manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Futeran trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assndrop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Futeran's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Futeran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Assndrop is aware though and is defending well.
Futeran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Futeran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Futeran working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Assndrop advances to half guard.
Futeran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Assndrop trying to control the action but Futeran is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Futeran wants to sweep but Assndrop has passed to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurits Assndrop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Assndrop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Maurits Assndrop!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Maurits Assndrop!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Maurits Assndrop!

Maurits Assndrop wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Maurits Assndrop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL
Date: Apr 15, 2021

#R1#
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Futeran.#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Futeran counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Vartanein falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Futeran!
A very excited looking Joseph Futeran rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BLAZE 19 - BERNARD VS DOYLE
Date: Mar 18, 2021

#R1#
De Lamarca throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Lamarca but De Lamarca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
De Lamarca was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A bone on bone clash there as De Lamarca blocks the leg kick.
De Lamarca throws a right hand that misses
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Futeran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Lamarca.
We've been hearing reports that Futeran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Lamarca counters with a two punch combo.
De Lamarca is looking to score with low kicks.
Futeran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Futeran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Lamarca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1##TD#
Futeran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Futeran controlling the action here.
Futeran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Futeran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Lamarca's head.
Futeran wants to pass the guard but De Lamarca is defending well.
De Lamarca is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futeran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Futeran 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.#T2#
Futeran winds up and cracks De Lamarca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Futeran in particular looking to stall.
Futeran is pressing down on De Lamarca's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Lamarca is holding on for now.
Futeran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Lamarca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Futeran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Futeran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Futeran is looking to work his way around to De Lamarca's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
De Lamarca can't escape the position.
Futeran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Lamarca is desperately trying to improve his position but Futeran has a good base and remains in mount.
Futeran is landing with some decent strikes but De Lamarca is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Futeran controlling the position easily from mount.
Futeran prevents De Lamarca from getting the reversal.#T4#
Futeran fails to move to back control.
De Lamarca tries to lock up and control but Futeran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Futeran looking for a guillotine from mount but De Lamarca is having none of it.
Futeran moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
De Lamarca preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Futeran.
Futeran controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Futeran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran stuns De Lamarca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Lamarca staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from De Lamarca misses the target.
Futeran is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lamarca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Lamarca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Lamarca misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lamarca walks into a left hand. #T1##TD#
Futeran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lamarca can do to turn this around?
De Lamarca trying to control the position.
Futeran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Futeran passes De Lamarca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Futeran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
De Lamarca is defending against the submission attempts here by Futeran.
Futeran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Futeran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Futeran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Futeran mounts De Lamarca! Really nice guard pass there!
Futeran controlling from mount.
We've been informed that De Lamarca has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Futeran's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
De Lamarca tries to reverse the position but Futeran maintains control.
Futeran content just to control the position here.
Futeran moves to the back position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lamarca tries to break free.
Futeran trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure De Lamarca doesn't escape. #SUB#
Futeran has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, De Lamarca has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4##SUB#
De Lamarca defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
De Lamarca thuds his right hand into Futeran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Futeran moves out of range of the strikes.
De Lamarca missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Futeran checks a low kick from De Lamarca.
Futeran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good shot there by Futeran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Lamarca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Lamarca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Futeran.#T1#
De Lamarca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran walks into a left hand.
Futeran with a nice calf kick.
Futeran jabs at De Lamarca's body.
De Lamarca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Lamarca misses with an uppercut
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Lamarca takes one to the chin there.
De Lamarca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Futeran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Futeran lands a jab to De Lamarca's midsection.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Futeran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Lamarca back to the cage. Futeran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Futeran's corner calls for a 1-2. Futeran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Lamarca looks to land a right hand but Futeran moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Futeran.
De Lamarca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Futeran is able to avoid easily.
Futeran wants to slow De Lamarca down by chopping away at his legs.
Futeran fails to land with a series of punches.
De Lamarca misses with a straight left.
De Lamarca checks the leg kick.
Futeran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Lamarca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
De Lamarca stuffs the takedown.
De Lamarca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph Futeran is winning the standup battle so far.
De Lamarca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futeran.
Futeran misses with a leg kick
and De Lamarca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Lamarca misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Futeran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Futeran is staying tight to De Lamarca's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Futeran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Lamarca for as long as he can get away with.
Futeran moves into full mount!
Futeran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sapiencia De Lamarca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Futeran 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Joseph Futeran!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Joseph Futeran!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Joseph Futeran!

Joseph Futeran wins by unanimous decision!
Joseph Futeran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BLAZE 15 - HALL VS BERNARD
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1##CL#
Imanari closes the distance and pushes Futeran back into the cage.
Futeran looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Futeran.
Futeran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Imanari decides to pull guard.
Futeran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Futeran lying in Imanari's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Imanari decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Futeran taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble Kazuo Imanari misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ROCK FC 10
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Bennani misses with an uppercut.
Imanari blocks a jab.#TD#
Imanari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bennani to the ground. Imanari is now in Bennani's guard.
Bennani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bennani wants to stand but Imanari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bennani is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bennani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imanari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bennani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now.
Bennani is looking to stand up but Imanari won't let him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Youssef Bennani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imanari slips a jab from Bennani.
Imanari tries to move into range but Bennani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Imanari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennani jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Imanari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennani misses with a left hand
enabling Imanari to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Imanari moves into the clinch successfully.
Imanari takes a shot to the head.
Bennani has had enough of the clinch but Imanari keeps him there for the moment.
Imanari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bennani misses with the head strike.
Bennani tries to break free but Imanari pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennani.
Imanari taking a breather.
Bennani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Imanari is keeping busy.#BC2#
Bennani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imanari wants to clinch up but Bennani keeps it at a distance.
Bennani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imanari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Imanari defending well as Bennani loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennani misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Imanari misses the target.
Bennani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Imanari slips a jab from Bennani.
No joy there for Bennani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Imanari misses the target.
Bennani looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
Imanari throwing a counter right hand but Bennani manages to avoid it.#TD#
Imanari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bennani quickly recovers to half guard.

Bennani kicks Imanari off and gets back to his feet.
Bennani's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bennani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bennani punishes Imanari's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennani looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
Imanari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Bennani 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennani. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennani misses with a straight left.
Bennani throws a lazy right hand but Imanari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Imanari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Imanari showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Imanari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennani is just riding it out for now. Imanari eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennani is controlling Imanari's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Bennani is defending well.
Bennani trying to hold on to Imanari's head to control him but Imanari postures up.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Bennani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennani trying to control but Imanari postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Imanari is working for a kimura but Bennani is defending it quite comfortably.
Youssef Bennani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennani tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.#SUB#
Imanari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennani tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.#T3#
Imanari wants to free his trapped foot but Bennani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Imanari 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.
Bennani tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imanari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennani with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kazuo Imanari has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imanari counters with a nice uppercut.
Imanari staying out of range there.
Bennani misses with a lunging right hand
letting Imanari counter with a right hand.
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 Kazuo Imanari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari'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.#R3#
A jab from Bennani misses.
Imanari thuds a left hand into Bennani's body.
Bennani misses the shot to the body.
Bennani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennani misses with the combination. #TD#
Imanari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennani looking for a sweep but Imanari has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Imanari has isolated one of Bennani's arms. Bennani looking to fight him off but Imanari twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Kazuo Imanari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ROCK FC 7
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stabber. Bennani does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Stabber misses.
Stabber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stabber throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennani slips under a jab.
Bennani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stabber ducks under a wild hook from Bennani.
Good exchange - Stabber coming out on top.
Stabber misses with a hook.
Bennani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stabber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stabber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stabber scrambles back to his feet.
Stabber looks to land a left hand but Bennani moved out of range nicely.
Stabber digs a good hook to Bennani's body. #KD#
Bennani cracks Stabber with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stabber looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bennani finish him? #ROC#Stabber is rocked!
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!
Bennani misses with a looping left.
Stabber is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennani finish him?
Stabber missing with a left hand there. Bennani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennani moves in close and cracks Stabber with a massive right hand! Stabber, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bennani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Youssef Bennani!
Youssef Bennani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 1.2
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bennani counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennani misses with a double jab.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennani clobbers Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
Bennani cracks Wallace with an open hand slap.
A left and a right from Bennani both land. Nice combination.
Wallace misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Bennani moves into the clinch.
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!
Bennani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennani has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Bennani won't allow it.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bennani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennani swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace .
Bennani looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennani's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bennani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Bennani is avoiding it.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Youssef Bennani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennani looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
Bennani cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Bennani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennani wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wallace . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with a combination
and Bennani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Bennani.#TD#
Wallace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wallace is in Bennani's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him. #T2#
Bennani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bennani content to stall in guard here.
Bennani is looking to stand up but Wallace won't let him.
Bennani engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Bennani stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Bennani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace misses with a double jab
and Bennani counters with a left to the body.
Bennani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennani.#ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
Matt Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennani plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Wallace swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Wallace face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Youssef Bennani!
During a confident post fight interview, Youssef Bennani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ROCK FC 2
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Lamarca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Lamarca walks into a jab.#ROC#De Lamarca is rocked!
De Lamarca misses with a leg kick
and Bennani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Lamarca is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennani finish him?
BAM! Bennani delivers a spinning backfist that drops De Lamarca like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Youssef Bennani!
After winning the bout, Youssef Bennani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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