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Event: WP 61     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023





173 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
22 yrs
174 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kofel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kofel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kofel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xylon Kofel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kofel sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kofel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kofel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Kofel goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Kofel can't get the takedown.
Kofel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kersikov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Kofel.
Kofel wants a takedown.
Kofel tries for a takedown but Kersikov manages to get underhooks.
Kofel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle.
Kersikov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Kersikov is pressed up against the ropes. Kofel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kersikov down to the mat. Kersikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kofel is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Kofel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kofel fails with the takedown.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt - Kersikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Kersikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kofel (0) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Kofel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kofel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kofel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kofel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kofel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#T4#
Kofel wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kofel working a defensive guard here.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kofel keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kofel has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kofel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kofel is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kofel keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T6#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kofel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Kofel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov just content to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Kofel is working away. #T7#
Kersikov taking a break here but Kofel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Kofel 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.#T8#
Kofel is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kofel wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well. #T9#
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kofel is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kofel is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kofel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov taking a breather here. #T11#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kofel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kofel (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Kofel tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov mounts Kofel! Really nice guard pass there! #T12#
Kofel tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kofel is working hard here to advance position.
Kofel is trying to escape the mount but Kersikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Kofel's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kofel (0) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov controls the action.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Kofel's back but Kofel is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kofel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kofel (2) vs (13) Kersikov#T13#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Kofel from controlling successfully.
Kofel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kofel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov looking to control. #T14#
Kofel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kofel pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kofel wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kofel is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Kofel sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WP 60     
Date:   Dec 06, 2023





178 cm
32 yrs
171 lbs



173 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kofel moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.#TD#
Kersikov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kersikov manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Kofel
A lull in the action here as Kersikov stalls from top position.
Kofel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Kofel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kofel is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Kofel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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.#SUB2#
Kofel working for a choke but Kersikov reverses nicely into Kofel 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (4) Kofel
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kofel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kofel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
Kofel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kofel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov pushing down on Kofel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#T5#
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (4) Kofel
Kofel is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kofel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Kofel#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Kofel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kofel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kofel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kofel rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position. #T7#
Kofel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kofel doesn't escape. #T8#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Kofel from escaping the position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kofel is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T9#
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kofel wants to escape the position.
Kersikov controls the action.#T10#
Kersikov'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.
Kofel is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T11#
Kofel keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kofel doesn't escape.
Kofel is trying to break free.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T12#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kofel for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Kersikov continues to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Kofel tries to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kofel tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WP 58     
Date:   Dec 02, 2023





169 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs



173 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kofel closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kofel smiles and moves away.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kofel but Kofel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez 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.#CL2#
Kofel has managed to clinch. #TD#
Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kofel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kofel is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kofel slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Kofel trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez moves into full guard.
Ramirez pulls Kofel in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Kofel controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kofel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Ramirez sneaks back into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kofel tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it. #T5#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kofel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez keeping hold of Kofel's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kofel is controlling well.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy. #T7#
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Kofel wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kofel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kofel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Kofel defending well.
Kofel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Kofel wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Kofel is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Kofel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Kofel tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (3) Kofel
Kofel has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (3) Kofel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 57     
Date:   Nov 29, 2023





178 cm
31 yrs
171 lbs



173 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kofel rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kofel prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Kersikov jumps guard and drags Kofel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Kofel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Kofel
Kofel being controlled for a moment.
Kofel is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Kofel#T2#
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Kofel
Kersikov has the hooks in. Kofel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Kofel buck him off.
Kersikov is hanging on to Kofel's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kersikov.#T3#
Kersikov'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#
Kofel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kofel tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Good control from Kersikov.#T5#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Kofel tries to break free.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kofel's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Kofel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T6#
Kersikov wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Kofel.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kofel for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Kofel tries to break free.
What can Kofel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov trying to control.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Kofel tries to buck him off. #T8#
Kofel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Kofel is staying busy.#T9#
Kersikov is really struggling to control Kofel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kofel rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Kofel buck him off.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Kofel is staying busy.#T10#
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kofel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov is hanging on to Kofel's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Kofel.
Kersikov continues to stall.#T11#
Kofel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#T12#
Kofel tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kofel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kofel is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Kersikov 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, Kofel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kofel tries to escape the position. #T13#
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Kofel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Kofel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) Kofel
Kofel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#T14#
Kersikov is trying to keep Kofel in close.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kofel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WP 56     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023





173 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 45 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into Kofel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kofel (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
MacGowan pushes down on Kofel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kofel sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Kofel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kofel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kofel (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kofel doesn't defend quickly enough and MacGowan has managed to lock this one up! Can Kofel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to MacGowan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WP 55     
Date:   Nov 22, 2023





173 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



172 cm
22 yrs
139 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in but Kofel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xylon Kofel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.#CL#
Kofel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kofel jumps guard.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kofel working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily. #T1#
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB#
Kofel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juncker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juncker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Kofel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Juncker stacks Kofel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Juncker!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Juncker.#T5#
Kofel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kofel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kofel.
Kofel wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kofel keeps moving.
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Kofel is trying to improve his position.
Juncker controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Kofel wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Juncker has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kofel's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kofel is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Juncker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gaston Juncker!
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker 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: WP 54     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023





169 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs



173 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kofel closes the distance and clinches.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ramirez successfully pulls guard.
Kofel is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez continues to stall.#T1#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Kofel tries to pass.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Kofel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ramirez has his hands on Kofel's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Kofel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Kofel
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kofel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Kofel
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Kofel tries to pass. #T6#
Ramirez has control of Kofel's left arm, preventing Kofel from doing any damage.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kofel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Kofel#SUB2#
Kofel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kofel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Kofel
Kofel trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.#T8#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kofel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kofel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping him busy.
Kofel being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Kofel is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Kofel is working away.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kofel's legs. #T11#
Ramirez advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Kofel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kofel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez takes Kofel's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Kofel
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kofel can't escape the position. #T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kofel tries to escape the position. #T14#
Kofel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WP 53     
Date:   Nov 15, 2023





170 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs



173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 35 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kofel as he avoids it easily.
Kersikov sets himself, and Kofel steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.#CL2#
Kofel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kersikov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kofel regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Kofel#SUB2#
Kofel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kofel is tightening it up a little... Kersikov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kersikov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kersikov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kofel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xylon Kofel!
A victorious Xylon Kofel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Volodymyr Kersikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'.

 

Event: WP 52     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023





200 cm
38 yrs
195 lbs



173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik has Kofel up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Kulik jumps into guard, dragging Kofel to the mat. #SUB2#
Kofel has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kofel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Kofel
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#T2##SUB2#
Kofel looking for subs off his back but Kulik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kofel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is controlling the pace. #T3#
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kofel for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Kofel looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kofel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik continues to stall.#T7#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Kofel is defending well.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Kofel#T8#
Kofel tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Kofel is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Kofel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Kofel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Kofel
Kulik prevents Kofel from getting the reversal.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
More hug and hope from Kulik.#T11#
Kofel tries to improve his position but instead Kulik has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (0) Kofel#T12#
Kofel rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik has the hooks in. Kofel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kofel doesn't escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kulik.#T14#
Kulik is hanging on to Kofel's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik 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.
Kofel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kulik.
Kofel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kofel moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WP 51     
Date:   Nov 08, 2023





173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 41 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Kofel's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kofel (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kofel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kofel there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (5) McDonald#T1#
McDonald tries to control but Kofel wriggling away.
Kofel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
McDonald tries to control but Kofel wriggling away.
Kofel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kofel is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kofel is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kofel is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Kofel gets full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Kofel wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kofel there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (8) McDonald
Kofel is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Kofel working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kofel is having none of it.
Kofel stops McDonald from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Kofel can't escape the position.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kofel is working to get back to half guard.
Kofel regains half guard.#T7##SUB#
Kofel looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Kofel is having none of it.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kofel is working from the bottom. #T8#
McDonald stalling.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Kofel is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kofel is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (11) McDonald
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Kofel working to try and regain half guard. #T10#
Kofel regains half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.
Kofel is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kofel works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kofel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kofel (2) vs (11) McDonald
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kofel controlling him for the moment.
McDonald controls Kofel momentarily but Kofel frees himself. #T13#
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kofel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kofel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kofel.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kofel is very close to passing his half guard.#T14##SUB#
Kofel 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.
McDonald trying to control but Kofel postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 11 to 2.
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: DMMA 230 Barboza vs Bonaparte     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023
#R1#
Fujimaro cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fujimaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Fujimaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fujimaro swings widly with a right hand
and Fujimaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujimaro moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Fujimaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Kofel circles away.
Fujimaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro misses with a shot to the body
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Fujimaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fujimaro scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimaro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fujimaro lands a slapping body shot.
Kofel lands a jab to the head.
Fujimaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Fujimaro as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Fujimaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fujimaro. That's going to slow Kofel down.
Kofel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fujimaro throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Fujimaro ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kofel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
Fujimaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Fujimaro drops Kofel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kofel looks back up at him and smiles so Fujimaro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kofel is rocked!
Fujimaro drops Kofel with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fujimaro follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sone Fujimaro!
An out of breath Sone Fujimaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 221 Menezes vs Outback     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Obi throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obi is looking to clinch.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Kofel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel slips a straight right by Obi.
Obi lands a head shot.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Obi moved away.
A left lands for Kofel.
The crowd cheers as Obi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kofel doesn't seem phased though.
Obi lands the left hand.
Kofel tests Obi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obi slips under a jab.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Obi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Obi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Obi forces Kofel back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Obi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kofel uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Obi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kofel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Obi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kofel is defending well. Obi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kofel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Obi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chike Obi!
A very excited looking Chike Obi 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: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2     
Date:   Jul 05, 2023
#R1#
Dreth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Dreth is predictable there
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the cage and back into range.
Kofel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kofel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kofel connects with a nice looking jab.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Dreth checks it.
Kofel tries a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Kofel throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Dreth as he connects with a hook.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Kofel scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Kofel.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Dreth lands with a straight right. Kofel didn't see that one coming.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth. #TD#
Dreth feints and as Kofel raises his hands in defense, Dreth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kofel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kofel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Kofel has wrist control.
Dreth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Kofel blocks nicely.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Kofel blocks nicely.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kofel keeps moving.
Kofel is pulling down on Dreth's head. It's preventing any offense from Dreth, at least for the moment.
Dreth trying to control but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Kofel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kofel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dreth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kofel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dreth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dreth drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth walks into a jab.
Jab by Dreth.
Dreth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Dreth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.#TD#
Dreth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dreth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kofel's head.
Dreth is nestled in close to Kofel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kofel controlling the position for now.
Kofel is looking to improve his position.
Dreth winds up and cracks Kofel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kofel scores with a jab.
Dreth misses with a hook.
Dreth dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth connects with a looping right hand.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel checks a low kick from Dreth.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Kofel clobbers Dreth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kofel catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
No luck for Dreth with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Dreth throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Dreth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kofel tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Dreth.
Dreth lands a head shot.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Dreth scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2##TD#
Kofel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dreth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dreth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kofel managing to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kofel pulls Dreth in close to prevent any damage.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dreth trying to control but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dreth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kofel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dreth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kofel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dreth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kofel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kofel, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dreth throwing strikes but missing.
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Kofel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Kofel!#REVB##SUB#
Dreth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kofel has picked Dreth up and slammed him! Dreth can't keep hold of the triangle and Kofel manages to pass to side control!
Dreth tries to improve position but can't.
Dreth is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Kofel finds it's way through Dreth's defenses.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Dreth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kofel avoids it.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dreth misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Dreth moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Dreth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kofel avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Dreth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth shoots for a takedown but Kofel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dreth lunges at Kofel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kofel's hand.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Kofel saw it coming and moves away.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Dreth.
Kofel slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kofel misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Dreth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kofel is trying to defend but Dreth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Dreth passes to full mount!
Dreth landing punches.
Kofel tries to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
Kofel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dreth throws a strike there. Kofel manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dreth working Kofel over with strikes. #T3#
Kofel tries to get to full guard but Dreth has control of the leg.
Kofel is refusing to be controlled, as Dreth sits in half guard.
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dreth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dreth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kofel defending well though. #SUB#
Dreth seems to be working for a kimura but Kofel defends the submission attempt.
Dreth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth trying to control the action but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Kofel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dreth is looking to pass Kofel's guard but actually Kofel recovers to full guard.
Dreth postures up in Kofel's guard and throws a big left but Kofel blocks it. #SUB2#
Kofel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Kofel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Kofel!#REVB#
Kofel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dreth, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!

During a confident post fight interview, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 202 Gora vs Kalske     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaydes.
Kofel defending well as Blaydes loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel is looking to clinch.
Kofel cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kofel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes slips a jab from Kofel.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaydes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kofel.
Kofel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Blaydes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kofel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaydes connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaydes 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel blocks a leg kick.
Blaydes connects with a right hand. Kofel shakes it off.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kofel is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Kofel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Blaydes cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kofel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Blaydes swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Blaydes delivers a nice body kick.
Blaydes 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Kofel.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Kofel with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaydes is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Blaydes. #T3#
Blaydes misses with a hook
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Blaydes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blaydes moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Kofel only half commits.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kofel blocks the low kick.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel connects with a body shot that sends Blaydes's belly button to the back.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blaydes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kofel pinned against the cage. Kofel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaydes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Blaydes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blaydes misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands with a right hand.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel scores with a hook to the body. Blaydes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kofel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blaydes if he has to take too many more of those.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Blaydes takes one to the side of the head.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Blaydes misses with a looping left.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaydes misses with a takedown attempt - Kofel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaydes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaydes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kofel if he has to take too many more of those.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blaydes lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes looks to land a body kick but Kofel moved away.
Blaydes misses with a straight right.
Blaydes throws a sloppy head kick and Kofel moves out of range easily.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Blaydes dives in and scores a takedown into Kofel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel keeping full guard, as Blaydes tries to pass.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Kofel keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blaydes defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kofel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blaydes has passed into side control.
Blaydes working away.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Kofel wants to control but Blaydes postures up.#T3#
Kofel tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Blaydes tries to move to mount but Kofel blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes wants to control for a moment but Kofel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Blaydes stalling.
Kofel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes stands up over Kofel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kofel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kofel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kofel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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#
Blaydes throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes jabs Kofel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaydes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Blaydes.
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kofel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Kofel misses the jab.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Blaydes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
It looked like Blaydes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaydes throws a right and a left that Kofel avoids nicely.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kofel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Blaydes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kofel tries to avoid it but Blaydes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kofel to the ground. Kofel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Kofel closes the distance and pushes Blaydes back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kofel fails to land.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes is looking to break free of the clinch but Kofel has double underhooks.
Kofel blocking some punches.
Kofel jumps guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaydes's elbow.
Blaydes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kofel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kofel tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kofel.
Blaydes pushes Kofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kofel tries to pull guard but Blaydes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kofel drops back down to his feet.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Blaydes.
A short uppercut from Kofel.
Blaydes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Kofel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes. #T3#
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xylon Kofel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kofel lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Blaydes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands. #TD2#
Kofel pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kofel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kofel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaydes defends it easily.
Blaydes looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Blaydes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blaydes throwing strikes from guard but Kofel blocks nicely.
Blaydes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
Blaydes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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 Oscar Blaydes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaydes, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!

After winning the bout, Oscar Blaydes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1#
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Kofel tries to keep at a distance but Bogachev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kofel 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.
Kofel tries a body shot but Bogachev blocks it.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kofel up against the cage.
Kofel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Kofel.
Kofel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogachev controls his hands.
Kofel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogachev blocking some punches. #T1#
Kofel letting Bogachev take a breather here.
Bogachev has Kofel pressed against the cage.
Kofel tries a body shot but Bogachev blocks it.
Kofel tries to throw a body punch but Bogachev avoids it by throwing Kofel back against the cage.
We've been informed that Bogachev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogachev.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogachev blocks a body shot from Kofel.
Kofel lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kofel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Bogachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kofel up against the cage.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Kofel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Bogachev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kofel tries a body shot but Bogachev blocks it.
Bogachev tries to stall but Kofel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogachev prevents a body shot from Kofel. #T3#
Bogachev avoiding damage.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kofel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bogachev.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogachev leaning against his opponent.
Kofel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogachev's elbow. #T4#
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bogachev just leaning against Kofel, taking a breather.
Bogachev is trying to stall.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
Kofel scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogachev stalling in the clinch but Kofel improves position.
Bogachev prevents a body shot from Kofel.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Motshan Bogachev.
Kofel feints and then cracks Bogachev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bogachev down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel 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 lazy left from Kofel finds it's target.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogachev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kofel circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Kofel there.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogachev can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Bogachev clinches up against the cage.
Bogachev blocks an uppercut.
Kofel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Kofel.
Bogachev blocks an uppercut.
Bogachev blocks an uppercut.
Bogachev wants to stall.
Kofel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Bogachev prevents a body shot from Kofel.
Kofel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kofel fails to land.
Kofel working aggressively here. #T2#
Bogachev has Kofel pushed against the cage.
Bogachev is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
Bogachev avoiding damage.
Kofel misses with the head strike.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kofel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kofel.
Bogachev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bogachev stalls.
Bogachev leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Motshan Bogachev.#CL#
Kofel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bogachev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kofel presses Bogachev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Kofel digs a right hand underneath Bogachev's ribcage. Bogachev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kofel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xylon Kofel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogachev's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kofel as Bogachev tries to tie him up.
Come on Bogachev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogachev blocks a body shot from Kofel.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kofel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kofel wants it to stay on the feet.
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Kofel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kofel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Kofel closes the distance and pushes Bogachev back into the cage.
Kofel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev just leaning against Kofel, taking a breather.
Bogachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kofel up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Bogachev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kofel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogachev controls his hands. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Kofel.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Kofel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogachev controls his hands.
Kofel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogachev.
Kofel being controlled against the cage.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kofel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogachev.
Bogachev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bogachev avoiding damage.
Bogachev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Bogachev leaning against his opponent.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kofel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Kofel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogachev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kofel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogachev.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
Kofel lands a body shot.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kofel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogachev's elbow. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kofel.
A right hook to the body lands for Kofel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Bogachev controlling the action here for a moment.
Kofel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kofel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kofel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kofel 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

A victorious Xylon Kofel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 183 Panda vs Melondov     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Obi lands a body shot.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kofel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obi throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Obi avoided it.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Obi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Obi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Kofel avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
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!
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Obi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kofel. That one must have hurt.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Obi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obi misses with a two punch combination.
Obi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Kofel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obi unleashes a big counter combination but Kofel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Obi should have avoided that one.
Obi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Obi saw it coming and moves away.
Obi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Obi avoided it.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Kofel wants to slow Obi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kofel looks for the body kick but Obi saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obi! But no joy.#T2#
Obi lands the left hand.
Obi misses with a straight right.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obi slips under a jab.
Obi throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Obi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Obi takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel scores with a push kick.
Obi walks into a jab.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Obi off the cage and back into range.
Kofel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Obi slips under a jab.
Kofel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Obi's leg but Obi calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Obi.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obi just manages to avoid it.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kofel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Obi jumps back.
A jab from Obi misses.
Obi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Obi.
Kofel tries a low kick but Obi avoids it.
Obi throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel slips a straight right by Obi.
Kofel cracks Obi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Obi misses with a looping left.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Kofel slips under a jab from Obi.
Obi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Obi throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Obi misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Obi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Obi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab by Obi.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Kofel - just one landing.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obi throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Obi throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Obi staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obi.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Obi checks it.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Obi does no damage.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Obi avoided it.
Obi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kofel connects with a looping right hand.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Obi.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obi throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obi throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel thumps Obi with a low kick.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Obi is out of range.
Obi lands a body shot.
Obi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Kofel tries to work over Obi's front leg with a kick but Obi checks it.
Obi jabs at Kofel's body.
Obi lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Obi missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obi misses with an uppercut
and Kofel counters with an inside leg kick.
Obi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Obi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kofel.
Obi throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obi throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Obi manages to avoid it.
Kofel misses with a hook. Obi ducked under it nicely.
Kofel lands an overhand right.#T3#
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Obi saw it coming and moves away.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Kofel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kofel scores with a hook.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Obi manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a right hook to the body.
Obi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obi moves away.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Obi's head but Obi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obi takes one on the button.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Obi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Obi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Obi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obi.
Obi defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Obi checks a leg kick nicely.
Obi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Obi throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kofel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obi thinking.
Obi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kofel counters with a nice body kick.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Obi looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obi checks a low kick from Kofel.
Obi scores with a jab to the head.
Obi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obi drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Obi.
Obi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obi lands a body shot.
Kofel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obi stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kofel.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obi misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obi thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.#T1#
Good shot there by Obi.
Obi takes one on the button.
Kofel throws the kick towards the body but Obi avoids it.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Obi saw that one coming.
Kofel connects with a body shot.
A jab from Obi misses.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Kofel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Obi misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Obi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kofel.
Obi throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obi throws out the jab. #T2#
Kofel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kofel's head backwards.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Kofel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obi throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Obi throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Obi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Obi!
Kofel avoids the body shot from Obi.
Obi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel counters with a thumping low kick.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obi throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Kofel misses with a body shot
and Obi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kofel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obi's hands.#T4#
Obi misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Obi drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obi moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Kofel there.
Obi throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Obi scores with a nice strike.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obi.
Kofel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Obi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chike Obi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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 Xylon Kofel.
Well Kofel 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Xylon Kofel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA 173 Panda vs Schults 2     
Date:   Mar 08, 2023
#R1#
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
Kofel throws a shot to the body.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku moves in looking to clinch but Kofel pushes him off.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kofel is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Kofel cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kofel.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kofel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kofel will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Ekaku sizes up Kofel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku lands with a cross. #CL#
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Kofel tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
Kofel misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Kofel moved away.
Good work by Kofel as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekaku's head.
Ekaku lunges at Kofel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kofel's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Kofel's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kofel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Kofel avoids it.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Kofel shakes it off.
Kofel works the jab nicely.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel blocks the body kick.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Kofel defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Ekaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Kofel circles away.
Ekaku lands a head kick. Kofel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Kofel throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Kofel's body. Kofel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku moves out of range as Kofel throws a body kick. #T3#
Kofel tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku cracks Kofel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Kofel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Kofel misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kofel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Kofel punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Ekaku thows a body kick. Kofel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kofel swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kofel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofel!
Kofel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku motions for Kofel to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Kofel's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Ekaku 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.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Kofel throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku moves in looking to clinch but Kofel pushes him off.
Ekaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Kofel lands with a nice body punch.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofel!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
A jab from Ekaku misses. #T1#
Kofel thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kofel.
Kofel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Kofel avoided it.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Kofel's head.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku blocks a low kick nicely.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Kofel misses the jab.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with the left hand. Kofel knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kofel's head.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danga de danga de dang - Kofel scores with a four punch combination!
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Ekaku finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Ekaku tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Kofel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Kofel throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Kofel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel looks to land a body kick but Ekaku moved away.
Kofel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Kofel as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Kofel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kofel takes one on the button.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku 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.
Kofel moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick. #T4#
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Ekaku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kofel takes a step back to recover.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Kofel checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Ekaku has closed the distance and engaged Kofel in a clinch.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kofels head.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Kofel is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Kofel throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Kofel is looking to land body kicks.
Kofel defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kofel if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses. #T1#
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel moves out of range of the body kick.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kofel checks it well.
Kofel throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.
Kofel connects with a leg kick.
Kofel stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kofel throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Ekaku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Kofel slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Kofel misses with a hook.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Kofel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Kofel avoids a kick to the body.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku is looking to slow Kofel down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kofel. Beautiful body shot.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kofel cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Kofel lands a nice looking body kick.
Kofel jabs at Ekaku's body.#CL#
Ekaku moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ekaku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Kofel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kofel has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku digs a good hook to Kofel's body.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Ekaku catches Kofel right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Kofel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kofel.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Kofel misses.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Kofel misses with a double jab.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kofel.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Kofel's front leg but catches the back leg as Kofel tries to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Kofel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.

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 Satoshi Ekaku.
Well Ekaku 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Satoshi Ekaku!

A very excited looking Satoshi Ekaku 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: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 4     
Date:   Feb 08, 2023
#R1#
Kofel slips under a jab.
Joshy takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Joshy jumps back.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Kofel finds it's way through Joshy's defenses.
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.#T1#
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Joshy's knee but Joshy avoids it well.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Joshy.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kofel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Joshy moves out of range as Kofel strikes.#T2#
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joshy checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofel takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Joshy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Kofel moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Joshy steps away.
Kofel's corner calls for a 1-2. Kofel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshy swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kofel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kofel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joshy's head.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy connects with the punch.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A jab from Kofel does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a good cross that connects.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Joshy lands the left hand.
Joshy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good work by Joshy as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Kofel.
Joshy throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xylon Kofel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshy is able to avoid easily.
Kofel throws a wild body kick that Joshy sees coming a mile off.
Kofel thuds his right hand into Joshy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy misses with a hook to the body
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joshy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Joshy's head. #T1#
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Joshy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshy.
A jab from Joshy finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Joshy moves his leg out of the way.
Joshy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Joshy.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy misses with a combination
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kofel lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel misses with a looping left.#T2#
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Joshy.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel connects with a looping right hand.
Kofel throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Kofel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joshy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kofel thumps Joshy with a low kick.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Kofel.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Joshy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Joshy lands.
Joshy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshy takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Joshy steps away.
Joshy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joshy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshy checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshy.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joshy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Joshy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joshy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Joshy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Kofel lunges at Joshy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joshy's hand.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kofel slips under a jab from Joshy.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel tries a quick counter leg kick but Joshy is wise to it.
Kofel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joshy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joshy with a jab.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joshy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kofel with a nice cross.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Joshy jumps back.
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!
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Joshy 's knee. #T2#
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Joshy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Joshy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kofel's head backwards.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Joshy connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Joshy's leg. Joshy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Joshy throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joshy under the eye.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Joshy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kofel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy lands with a straight right. Kofel didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Joshy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Joshy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Joshy.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Kofel lands a nice looking body shot.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kofel 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Our winner, Xylon Kofel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV     
Date:   Nov 18, 2022
#R1#
Otori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kofel has time to react.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Otori's knee but Otori avoids it well.
Kofel blocks a leg kick.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Kofel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel throws out a leg kick but Otori moves out of range and Kofel only half commits.
Otori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kofel with a body shot.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Otori on the side of the head.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel cracks Otori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori. #T1#
Kofel checks a low kick from Otori.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Otori cracks Kofel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kofel closes the distance and clinches.
Otori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kofel working aggressively here.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Otori has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
Kofel works on Otori's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Otori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kofel takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Kofel.
Otori lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel misses with the head strike.
Kofel managing to block the knees to the body from Otori.
Kofel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Otori pushes Kofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kofel avoids it.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Otori.
Otori with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Otori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kofel 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.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Otori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kofel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kofel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Kofel tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Otori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kofel or not. #TD#
Kofel pulls guard effortlessly.
Otori tries to stand but Kofel is controlling from the bottom.
Kofel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Otori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kofel is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Kofel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Otori being controlled here momentarily.
Otori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Otori's knee but Otori avoids it well.
Kofel connects with the punch.
Otori cracks a nice hook into Kofel's ribs.
Kofel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Otori jabs at Kofel's body.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Kofel throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Otori is avoiding it.
Otori throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Kofel's front leg but catches the back leg as Kofel tries to avoid it.
Otori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kofel is out of range and Otori settles back down.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Kofel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Otori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otori.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Otori.
Otori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Otori swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Kofel.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kofel connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Otori lands with a straight right. Kofel didn't see that one coming.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range. #T1#
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel tries to work over Otori's front leg with a kick but Otori checks it.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Otori lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the cage and back into range.
Otori avoids the body shot from Kofel.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Otori cracks Kofel with a good jab.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Kofel tries a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kofel scores with a jab to the head.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Otori's knee but Otori avoids it well.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Kofel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori lands a right hand.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses.
Otori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kofel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kofel fails to pull guard.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kofel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kofel lands a shot to the body.
Kofel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kofel.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kofel.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Kofel.
Otori tries a knee to the head but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kofel.
Otori misses with a knee strike.
Otori tries a body shot but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel lands a left hand.
Kofel pushes Otori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kofel blocking some punches. #T3#
Otori connects with a knee to the head.
Shigeru Otori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Otori has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Otori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kofel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Otori tries to land a knee to the head but Kofel blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kofel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kofel jumps guard and drags Otori to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kofel has control of Otori's left arm, preventing Otori from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kofel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kofel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kofel working a defensive guard here.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Otori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kofel is working an open guard so Otori takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Otori throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Otori knows he should have avoided that one.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Kofel.
Otori lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Otori scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kofel tries to clinch but Otori moves away
and Otori counters with a stiff right hand.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Otori swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Otori throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Otori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kofel. Kofel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel lands with an overhand left.
Otori cracks Kofel with a good jab.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Otori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kofel lands a glancing blow to the side of Otori's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Kofel wants to clinch.
Kofel wants to clinch.#T1#
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Donk. Otori catches Kofel right on the button with a cross.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Kofel lands a jab to Otori's midsection.
Kofel slips a straight right by Otori.
Otori staying out of range there.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Otori under the eye.
Kofel lands a nice shot that snaps Otori's head back.
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.
Kofel throws out a leg kick but Otori moves out of range and Kofel only half commits.
Otori misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Otori saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Otori throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Otori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Kofel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Otori.
Otori tries to land a knee to the head but Kofel blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Otori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kofel.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Kofel blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kofel misses its target.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Otori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Otori misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Otori checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori connects with a jab.
Otori scoring well with a low kick there.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Otori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel misses with a right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Kofel finds it's target.
Kofel connects with a looping right hand.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Otori misses.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel is looking to clinch.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Kofel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori lands a body shot.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
A clash of legs there as Otori blocks the low kick.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Otori.
Kofel lands a glancing blow to the side of Otori's head.
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
Otori scores with a hook to the body. Kofel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kofel.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Otori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Otori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Kofel's front leg but catches the back leg as Kofel tries to avoid it. #CL#
Kofel rushes Otori and presses him up against the cage.
Otori misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shigeru Otori.
I think Otori 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 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shigeru Otori!

An out of breath Shigeru Otori thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 149 Kersikov vs Abarai 2     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
Ekelund loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Ekelund throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ekelund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Ekelund misses.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Kofel is avoiding it.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Kofel moves out of range.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Kofel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Kofel is avoiding it.
Ekelund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ekelund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him. #CL2#
Ekelund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kofel, pushing him back against the cage.
Ekelund is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kofel breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Ekelund moved out of range.
Kofel scores with a push kick.
Kofel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekelund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Ekelund swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Ekelund drives through and clinches with Kofel against the cage.
Kofel tries to pull guard but Ekelund won't allow it.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kofel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Kofel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekelund's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kofel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekelund scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund tries to clinch but Kofel moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Kofel pushes him off.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekelund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel cracks Ekelund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekelund slips a jab from Kofel.
Nice shot by Ekelund.
Ekelund throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekelund is able to avoid easily.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel moves forwards but Ekelund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekelund's shoulder, as Ekelund tries to avoid the shot.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
A slow jab from Ekelund misses its intended target.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekelund. That did some damage!
Kofel lands the left hand.
Kofel avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Ekelund wants to clinch
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekelund's knee momentarily.
Ekelund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekelund has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ekelund swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekelund's knee momentarily.
Ekelund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekelund tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ekelund just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekelund.
An attempted straight right counter from Kofel misses the target.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Ekelund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekelund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel tries a low kick but Ekelund avoids it.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kofel moves out of range as Ekelund strikes.
Ekelund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kofel takes one to the chin there.
Kofel stuns Ekelund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Ekelund clinches up with Kofel and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kofel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Kofel jumps guard but Ekelund turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kofel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Ekelund drives through and clinches with Kofel against the cage. #BC#
Kofel breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekelund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Ekelund might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kofel sizes up Ekelund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekelund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekelund lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ekelund.
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Kofel circles away.
Kofel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Ekelund.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekelund's sensitive parts.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund checks a low kick from Kofel.
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kofel throws a hook but Ekelund avoids it easily.#T1#
Kofel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekelund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Kofel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kofel.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ekelund takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Ekelund gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kofel tries to pull guard but Ekelund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Kofel takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kofel manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Ekelund's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekelund tries to avoid it.
Kofel cracks Ekelund with a good jab.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Kofel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kofel lands a jab to Ekelund's midsection.
Kofel moves forwards but Ekelund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ekelund lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the cage and back into range.
Kofel takes one to the chin there.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekelund closes the distance but Kofel moves to the side
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kofel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekelund to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekelund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kofel but Kofel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ekelund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekelund misses with a straight left.
Ekelund throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kofel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Ekelund scores with the left hand. Kofel knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Kofel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kofel scores with a jab to the head.
Ekelund swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekelund wants to clinch.#T4#
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Ekelund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
A little feinted left hand from Kofel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekelund connects with a right hand. Kofel shakes it off.
Kofel circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Kofel moves out of range.
Ekelund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekelund's head.
Ekelund throws a good cross that connects.
Ekelund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekelund just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekelund was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Ekelund throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kofel scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Ekelund lands.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Kofel moves out of range.
Ekelund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Ekelund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kofel moves out of range as Ekelund strikes.
Ekelund misses with a hook
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekelund keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kofel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekelund throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Ekelund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Kofel misses with a hook. Ekelund ducked under it nicely.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Kofel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ekelund instigates a clinch.
Ekelund misses with some punches. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekelund gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekelund blocks a leg kick.
Ekelund avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Ekelund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekelund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekelund.
Ekelund wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Kofel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ekelund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Donk. Ekelund catches Kofel right on the button with a cross.
Kofel misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.
Ekelund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekelund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Kofel gets tackled into the cage by Ekelund. Ekelund maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekelund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Ekelund pushes Kofel up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kofel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel slips a jab from Ekelund.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekelund. That did some damage!
Ekelund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Ekelund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kofel. That snapped Ekelund's head back. #T4#
Ekelund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekelund throws a big shot that misses.
Ekelund with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Ekelund defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Kofel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekelund on the side of the head.
Kofel gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Ekelund clinches.
Kofel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel. #BC#
Kofel manages to break the clinch.
Ekelund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekelund connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kofel's hands.
Ekelund throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kofel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Xylon Kofel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 140 Abarai vs Kofel     
Date:   Sep 17, 2022
#R1#
Abarai throws a leg kick that misses.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Kofel's head back.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Kofel tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Abarai swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kofel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abarai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kofel saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abarai finds it's way round the side to connect with Kofel's head.
Abarai staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Abarai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel 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.
Abarai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Kofel.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Kofel connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Abarai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Nice body punch from Kofel.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai. #T3#
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kofel scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kofel.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Kofel.
Kofel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abarais head.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
A hook to the body from Kofel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Kofel blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kofel.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kofel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Kofel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Kofel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kofel swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai pushes Kofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kofel on the inside.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Kofel working aggressively here.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abarai to keep the fight standing.
Abarai works on Kofel's body with a couple of short punches.
Kofel pushes Abarai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
Kofel blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Kofel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abarai misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Kofel throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kofel.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Kofel takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kofel's hands.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Abarai lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
A big right from Kofel misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kofel saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abarai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A punch combination from Abarai misses.
Kofel 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.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai misses with a two punch combination.
Abarai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai slips a straight right by Kofel.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abarai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel moved away.
It seemed like Kofel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kofel throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Kofel motions for Abarai to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.#T3#
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai slips under a jab from Kofel.
Abarai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abarai throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kofel thuds his shin into the meat of Abarai's side.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
It seemed like Kofel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abarai scores with a jab to the head.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abarai dodges the punch combination from Kofel.
Kofel 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.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abarai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kofel scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kofel, as that shot connected.
Abarai 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.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kofel lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai lands a really nice looking cross but Kofel seems unphased.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai scores with a spinning back kick!
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai lands with a good body shot.
Kofel moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Kofel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kofel.
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Abarai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai misses with a body kick.#T2#
Abarai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai checks it.
Kofel throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Abarai had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kofel.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai misses with a jab to the body
and Kofel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel 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.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Abarai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel clobbers Abarai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kofel throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai fails to land with a series of punches.
Abarai slips a straight right by Kofel.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Kofel motions for Abarai to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel walks into a jab.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Kofel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Kofel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Abarai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Abarai lands with a good body shot.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai misses the body punch
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kofel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
A lazy left from Abarai finds it's target.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kofel throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel moves out of range of the body kick from Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kofel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Abarai.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kofel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abarai jabs Kofel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abarai, as that shot connected.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Kofel's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Kofel lands with a nice body kick.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Kofel had a free shot at his head there.
Kofel blocks a low kick nicely.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel moved away.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Abarai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kofel's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Kofel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kofel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Kofel wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kofel.
Abarai stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abarai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kofel misses with a hook.#T4#
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kofel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
Abarai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kofel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai connects with the punch.
Kofel throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai had his way with Xylon Kofel in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abarai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Kofel down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai 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.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel moves out of range as Abarai throws a body kick.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel misses the jab.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kofel is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Kofel.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kofel blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Kofel.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel lands with a cross.
No joy there for Abarai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Abarai defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kofel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Abarai tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Abarai backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
Abarai dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kofel throws a shot to the body.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Abarai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Abarai pushes Kofel away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abarai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!

A very excited looking Renji Abarai 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: DMMA 127 Grant Vs Kofel IV     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022
#R1#
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kofel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kofel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kofel's head.
Kofel 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.
Grant throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant 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.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kofel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kofel backwards.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kofels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kofel 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.
Kofel lands a two punch combo.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Kofel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant misses with a low kick.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Kofel moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kofel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Grant.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
It looked like Grant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kofel.
Grant lands a head kick!
Kofel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel lands a body shot. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant scores with a jab. Kofel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Grant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Kofel moves into the clinch successfully.
Kofel is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kofel's head.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Kofel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Kofel avoids it.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Kofel's torso.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant feints and then cracks Kofel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kofel down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses.
Kofel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Kofel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Kofel throws a body kick that misses.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Kofel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grant.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant moved away.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grant finds it's way round the side to connect with Kofel's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Kofel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Grant.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kofel checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Grant missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grant's head.
Kofel throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kofel throws a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Grant thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant cracks Kofel with an open hand slap.
Kofel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grant.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kofel's head backwards.
Kofel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Kofel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant slips under a jab.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kofel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
A big left from Grant misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Kofel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kofel scores with a nice head shot.
Kofel avoids a kick to the body.
Grant scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant blocks a head kick by Kofel.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Grant there.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Kofel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant 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.#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Kofel misses with a leg kick
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Grant is looking to slow Kofel down with leg kicks.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel throws an off balance right hand
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grant is looking to chop away at Kofel's legs.
Grant slips under a jab.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Grant moves his leg out of the way.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Kofel.
Kofel checks a leg kick nicely.
Kofel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Grant off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Kofel scores with a push kick.
Grant cracks Kofel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kofel.
Grant lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some wild striking there from Kofel.
Grant lands a head shot.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Kofel lands with a right hand.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Grant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grant thuds his right hand into Kofel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kofel.
Grant lands with a nice body kick.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel scores with a jab. Grant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Grant tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Kofel seems unphased.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kofel.
Kofel slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kofel swinging wildly here. #T4#
Grant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kofel on the side of the head.
Kofel swinging wildly here.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Grant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kofel moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Kofel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a body kick.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel swinging wildly here.
Kofel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel takes one to the side of the head.
Grant cracks Kofel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant catches Kofel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kofel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Kofel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kofel takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel unleashes a big counter combination but Grant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kofel keeps Grant at a distance using the push kick.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant moves away from the strike by Kofel.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Grant.
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kofel if he has to take too many more of those.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Grant misses with a hook
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kofel takes a step back to recover.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a low kick, right behind Kofel 's knee.
Grant catches Kofel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kofel.
Nice jab there from Grant. #T3#
Kofel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kofel cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Grant counters with an outside leg kick.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Grant.
Nice body kick there by Grant.
Kofel misses with the combination.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Kofel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Kofel avoids the head kick by Grant.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel misses with a kick to the body.
Grant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kofel on the side of the head.
Grant throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant throws a counter high kick but Kofel was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Kofel shrugs it off though.
A low kick lands for Grant.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant had his way with Xylon Kofel in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Kofel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Kofel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Kofel throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Kofel misses
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Kofel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Kofel.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Kofel throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant staying out of range there.
Kofel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Kofel misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Kofel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kofel thinking.
Grant throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Grant lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Kofel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel thows a leg kick but Grant checks it
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Kofel in the body.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Kofel looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Kofel 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.
Grant blocks a head kick by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Grant lands with a right hand. #T3#
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kofel connects with a high kick.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses.
Grant thuds his right hand into Kofel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Grant blocks a jab.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kofel.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Kofel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Grant.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kofel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kofel thumps Grant with a low kick.
Kofel throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant with the inside leg kick.
Kofel throws out a leg kick but Grant moves out of range and Kofel only half commits.
Grant thinks about countering with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aubrey Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grant 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!

Aubrey Grant retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: DMMA 120 Kofel vs Risin     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Risin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Risin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Kofel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kofel defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Kofel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kofel 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.
Risin tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Risin lands a nice looking body shot.
Risin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Risin's sensitive parts.
Risin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel cracks Risin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Kofel blocks the leg kick.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Risin checks it.
Kofel lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Kofel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Risin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kofel scrambles back to his feet.
Risin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Risin misses with a low kick.
Kofel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Risin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kofel. That did some damage!
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kofel slips a jab from Risin.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Risin avoided it.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Risin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Risin misses with a straight right.
Risin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Risin defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Risin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Risin loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Risin cracks a nice hook into Kofel's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Risin misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Risin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Risin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Risin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Kofel 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.
Risin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Risin throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Risin takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Risin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Risin misses with an uppercut
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Risin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Risin throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Risin misses with a right hand
and Risin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Risin down.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Risin's head but Risin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Risin misses the jab.
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel lands a slapping body shot.
Risin throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Risin scores with a leg kick.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Risin just manages to avoid it.
Risin thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin checks it.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Risin misses with a body shot.
Risin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Risin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risin.
Kofel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
Risin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Risin.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Risin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming. #T4#
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!
Risin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Risin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Risin throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Risin misses with a hook.
Risin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Risin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Risin.
Risin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
Kofel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Risin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Risin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kofel momentarily.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Risin blocks a leg kick.
Risin throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Risin only half commits.
A good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Risin looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
Risin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kofel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kofel lands a right hook to the body.
Risin takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel thuds a left hand into Risin's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kofel. That snapped Risin's head back.
Kofel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Risin throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Risin.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Risin throws a nice looking combination but Kofel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Risin.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Risin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Risin lunges at Kofel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kofel's hand.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Risin throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Risin checks a leg kick nicely.
Risin looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Risin throws out the jab.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel scores with a push kick.
A swing and a miss from Risin.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Risin. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel checks a low kick from Risin.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Risin throws a leg kick that misses.
Risin misses with an uppercut.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Risin manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Risin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Risin moves his leg out of the way.
Risin tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Risin tenderised Kofel's leg. Kofel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel lands a jab to the head.
Risin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Risin misses with a body shot.
Jab by Risin.
Risin misses with a combination
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel lands a jab to Risin's midsection.#T3#
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Risin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Risin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel blocks the body kick.
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Risin. Risin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kofel lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Kofel blocks the low kick.
Risin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Risin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Risin moves away.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel catches Risin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Risin. #T4#
Good shot there by Kofel.
Nice body punch from Kofel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.
Kofel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Risin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Risin.
A counter left hand to the body from Kofel misses its target.
Risin throws a front kick that sends Kofel stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Risin's head.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Risin's leg. Risin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Risin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kofel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Risin. Risin obviously looking to wear him down.
Risin throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Risin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Risin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kofel - the referee stops the clock and Risin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kofel. Risin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofel!
Risin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Risin swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Risin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Risin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kofel.
Risin thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Risin 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Risin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kofel lands a head shot.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Risin off the cage and back into range.
Risin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Risin throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Risin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Nice defenses there by Risin.
Risin misses with a kick to the body.
Risin tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Risin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel connects with a body shot that sends Risin's belly button to the back.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Risin misses with a leg kick.
Risin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Risin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Risin slips a straight right by Kofel.
Risin throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Risin checks a low kick from Kofel.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Risin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
As Kofel backs off Risin throws a huge counter combo but Kofel manages to avoid it all.
Mr Mojo Risin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Kofel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Risin misses the shot to the body.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Risin 's knee.
Risin thows a body kick. Kofel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Risin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Risin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kofel is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Risin throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Risin avoided it.
Risin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kofel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Risin doesn't seem phased though.
Risin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Risin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kofel feints and then cracks Risin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Risin down.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Risin can do to turn this around?
Risin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Risin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kofel has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel moves out of range of the leg kick from Risin.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Risin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kofel.
Risin drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Kofel there.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Risin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Risin throws a low kick but Kofel moves out of range easily.
Risin tries to score with a low kick but Kofel moves his leg out of the way.
Kofel lands a nice shot to the body.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with an inside leg kick.
Kofel clobbers Risin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kofel scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risin misses with a straight left.
Risin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Risin just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kofel 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

During a confident post fight interview, Xylon Kofel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 112 Barboza vs Panda     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Kofel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Pinkman saw that one coming.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Kofel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Pinkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kofel connects with a looping right hand.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Pinkman misses
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinkman.
Kofel tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Kofel throws a jab when Pinkman was well out of range.
Kofel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pinkman. #CL#
Pinkman rushes Kofel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Pinkman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pinkman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kofel walks away with a smile on his face. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kofel slips under a jab from Pinkman.
Kofel tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel throws a jab when Pinkman was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Pinkman misses its target.
Kofel 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.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Pinkman.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target. #T2#
No luck for Pinkman with that takedown attempt.
Kofel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
Pinkman dives in and grabs Kofel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kofel pushes down on Pinkman's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinkman on the side of the head.
Pinkman swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pinkman with a body shot.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Pinkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel works Pinkman's body with a nice hook.
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Pinkman tries to clinch up but Kofel circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinkman is looking to clinch.
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinkman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel slips a jab from Pinkman.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Pinkman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinkman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kofel thuds a left hand into Pinkman's body.
Kofel scores with a nice head shot.
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinkman scores with a hook to the body. Kofel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pinkman's head.
Pinkman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Kofel finds it's target.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kofel on the side of the head.
Pinkman darts in looking for a takedown but Kofel gets double underhooks and turns Pinkman into the cage.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kofel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinkman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kofel backwards. #BC2#
Kofel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pinkman's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Kofel defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Kofel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Pinkman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kofel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinkman.#T1#
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xylon Kofel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kofel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinkman is out of range.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Kofel.
A shot to the liver by Pinkman. Beautiful body shot.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Kofel tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Pinkman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Pinkman drives through and clinches with Kofel against the cage.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofel tries to circle away but Pinkman has him pinned against the cage.
Pinkman misses with the head strike.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman is trying to maintain a safe position but Kofel gets an underhook and turns Pinkman into the cage.
Pinkman prevents Kofel from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Pinkman jumps guard but Kofel stands there with Pinkman around his waist. Pinkman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kofel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kofel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Pinkman misses with a few strikes there.
Kofel misses with a hook. Pinkman ducked under it nicely.
Pinkman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Pinkman misses its target.
Pinkman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Pinkman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kofel.
Pinkman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Kofel scores with a hook to the body. Pinkman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kofel jabs Pinkman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pinkman swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Pinkman moves forwards but Kofel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
Pinkman moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinkman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kofel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Jesse Pinkman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kofel with a hook.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman tries to counter with a takedown but Kofel is quick to defend against it.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Kofel with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel 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#
Pinkman wants to clinch.
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kofel throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
Kofel misses the jab.
Kofel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Pinkman 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.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Pinkman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinkman swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
Pinkman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Pinkman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kofel thuds a left hand into Pinkman's body.
Pinkman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Kofel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kofel.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pinkman's head.
Pinkman lands with a nice body punch.
Pinkman tries to move into range but Kofel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinkman swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a right hand to the body.
Pinkman scores with a nice strike.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman 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 slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Pinkman checks a low kick from Kofel.
Pinkman tries to counter by clinching up but Kofel breaks away and moves out of range.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel slips under a jab from Pinkman.
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kofel doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Kofel thumps Pinkman with a low kick.
Kofel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinkman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Pinkman.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkman moves out of range as Kofel throws a body kick.
Kofel takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Kofel lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Pinkman lands a body shot.
A big left from Kofel misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.
Kofel lands a head shot.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Pinkman wants to clinch.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kofel connects with a looping right hand.
Pinkman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
A low kick from Kofel is predictable there
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinkman throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pinkman misses with the combination.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pinkman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pinkman wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Pinkman had a free shot at his head there.
Kofel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kofel motions for Pinkman to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xylon Kofel.
I've got Kofel 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

After winning the bout, Xylon Kofel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jesse Pinkman stepped up to the mic, saying 'We tried something new, seems like that did not work that well... I will be back!'.

 

Event: DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Kofel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant 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.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Kofel 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.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel feints and then cracks Grant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grant down.
Kofel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Grant throws a right hand that Kofel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kofel also avoids with ease.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Kofel down.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
Grant digs a good hook to Kofel's body.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it. #CL2#
Kofel moves into the clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kofel pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kofel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kofel, not yet. #SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Kofel is trying to control the position but Grant postures up.
Grant won't allow Kofel to sweep him here.
Grant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kofel has his hands on Grant's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Kofel is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kofel on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Kofel motions for Grant to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant connects with a leg kick.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grant is looking to wear down Kofel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.#T4#
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Kofel sizes up Grant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Grant misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kofel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grant misses with a body kick.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grant slips under a jab from Kofel.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a punch to the head.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range. #CL2#
Kofel moves into the clinch.
Kofel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kofel manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Jab by Kofel.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Kofel gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kofel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grant uses from the top position.
Kofel wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kofel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kofel controlling the position.#T3#
Kofel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel wants to clinch.
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
A head kick from Grant lands but Kofel takes it in his stride.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Kofel closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kofel tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Kofel moves his leg out of the way.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kofel has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel thumps Grant with a low kick.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kofel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kofel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Kofel rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Kofel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kofel 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Grant stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant. #T1#
Grant misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kofel.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Kofel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Grant throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel lands a jab.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Kofel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant with a hook.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Kofel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target. #T3#
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kofel scores with a nice strike.
Kofel misses with a body shot
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kofel scores with a shot to the body.
Grant misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grant's knee momentarily.
Kofel takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kofel misses.#T4#
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Grant staying out of range there.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aubrey Grant did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kofel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel tries a quick counter leg kick but Grant is wise to it.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Kofel tries a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant throws a series of punches but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Kofel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kofel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
Kofel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Kofel has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Kofel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grant walks away with a smile on his face. Kofel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel. #T2#
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grant moves away from the strike by Kofel.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Kofel lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Grant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kofel gets a clinch.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kofel avoids it.#TD2#
Kofel pulls guard successfully.
Kofel controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Grant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grant'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#
Kofel is pulling down on Grant's head to control his posture.
Kofel keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Kofel has control of Grant's left arm, preventing Grant from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kofel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
Kofel throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
A jab from Grant misses.
Grant misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Grant jabs at Kofel's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.#T1#
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kofel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kofel will feel that in the morning.
Kofel catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Kofel avoids it.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel throws a good cross that connects.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
A left lands for Kofel.
A punch lands to the side of Kofel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Kofel misses with a jab to the body
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Grant lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.#T3#
Kofel avoids a kick to the body.
Grant slips under a jab from Kofel.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grant is able to avoid easily.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Grant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant pushes Kofel away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Grant tries to bum rush Kofel with a series of wild strikes but Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Kofel rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kofel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kofel has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Kofel is trying to break free.
Kofel avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant keeps control of Kofel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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 Aubrey Grant.
I think Grant 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!

Aubrey Grant retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: DMMA 99: Barboza vs Tyler     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Kofel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kofel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant checks the leg kick.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
Kofel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant unleashes a big counter combination but Kofel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Kofel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Kofel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.#T2#
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check. #CL2#
Grant has Kofel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kofel managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kofel.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands.
Kofel is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Kofel. #BC#
Kofel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel lands a jab.#T3#
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel feints and then cracks Grant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grant down.
Kofel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Grant rushes Kofel and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grant just manages to avoid it.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Grant is looking to slow Kofel down with leg kicks.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kofel momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Kofel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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 Kofel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kofel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kofel checks it well.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
Grant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant swings widly with a right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Grant.
Grant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Kofel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Grant.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant cracks a nice hook into Kofel's ribs.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kofel takes a step back to recover.
Grant with a nice cross.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grant in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Kofel lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant cracks Kofel with an open hand slap.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Grant is looking to chop away at Kofel's legs.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant misses with a right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grant just manages to avoid it.
Kofel throws a low kick but Grant moves out of range easily.
Kofel lands with a hook. Grant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Grant. #T3#
Grant moves forwards but Kofel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grant thows a body kick. Kofel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kofel thows a leg kick but Grant checks it
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kofel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kofel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel takes one on the button.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Grant swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kofel's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kofel throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Grant digs a good body shot into Kofel's ribs.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Grant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.#T1#
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kofel at a distance.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Kofel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Grant cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Kofel misses with a body shot
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Grant thumps Kofel with a low kick.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
An attempted straight right counter from Kofel misses the target.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kofel in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kofel lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Grant checks it.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Kofel was not able to check.
Grant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Grant checks it.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kofel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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 Kofel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kofel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kofel defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant motions for Kofel to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kofel slips a straight right by Grant.
Kofel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Grant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant scores with a jab 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!
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel moved away.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Grant counters with a body kick that stops Kofel in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Aubrey Grant just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
As Grant backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel throws a chopping leg kick but Grant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel takes one to the side of the head.
Grant with the inside leg kick.
Grant motions for Kofel to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
Grant blocks a leg kick.#T1#
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Kofel counters with a thumping low kick.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Kofel lands with a right hand.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant's corner calls for a 1-2. Grant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Kofel is predictable there
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
Kofel throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant flicks out a counter leg kick but Kofel steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Kofel throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Kofel digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grant duly obliges.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Kofel shrugs it off though.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Kofel blocks the leg kick.
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kofel misses the target.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant lands a body shot.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kofel misses with a leg kick
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.#T4#
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Kofel lands with a right hand.
Grant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kofel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grant scrambles back to his feet.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Kofel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kofel blocks a jab.
It looked like Kofel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Grant looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grant.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel lands the left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant misses with a head kick.
As Grant backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Grant misses with a straight right. #T1#
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Kofel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant is looking to clinch.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Kofel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a counter combo.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grant just manages to avoid it.
Kofel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kofel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.#T2#
Kofel is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Kofel wants to slow Grant down by chopping away at his legs.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Grant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant clobbers Kofel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Grant.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kofel swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Kofel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kofel's head.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kofel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant misses with a body kick.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kofel. #T4#
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
Grant misses with a straight left.
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!
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kofel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Grant walks into a jab.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aubrey Grant.
Well Grant 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aubrey Grant!

Aubrey Grant is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: DMMA 89: Tucker vs Ilmarinen     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Hang checks the leg kick.
Hang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel cracks Hang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Hang.
Hang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Hang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Hang 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.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hang is able to avoid easily.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Hang looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel throws the left hand but Hang avoids the punch easily.
Hang wants to clinch.
Hang ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
A leg kick checked by Hang.
Nice shot lands for Hang.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kofel 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.
Hang scores with a shot to the body.
Hang ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Hang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hang throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Hang scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
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!
Hang moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Hang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Hang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Kofel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hang's hands.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hang. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hang staying out of range there.
Kofel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Hang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Hang slips the punch.
Hang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
A jab from Kofel misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Hang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Hang does no damage.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kofel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hang thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel catches Hang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hang lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hang moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel moves out of range as Hang strikes.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Kofel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hang is out of range and Kofel settles back down.
Kofel lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kofel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kofel.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hang checks a leg kick.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Hang moves away and avoids it.
Hang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Hang takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Hang's knee but Hang avoids it well.
Kofel swings widly with a right hand
and Hang counters with a thumping low kick.
Hang misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Kofel connects with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hang misses with a hook.
Kofel cracks Hang with a good jab.
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!
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Hang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Hang checks a leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Hang counters with a three punch combo that has Kofel backing up. Kofel nods at Hang to acknowledge the strikes.
Hang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kofel throws the left hand but Hang avoids the punch easily.
Hang thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Hang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kofel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hang throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Hang knows he should have avoided that one.
Hang misses with a hook
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Hang is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Kofel coming out on top.
Kofel connects with a leg kick.
Hang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang blocks a low kick nicely.
Hang wants to clinch.#T4#
Hang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kofel.
Kofel works Hang's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hang can do to turn this around?
Hang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Hang down.
Hang slips under a jab from Kofel.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Hang moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Hang's shoulder, as Hang tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Kofel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Hang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hang.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Hang counters with an inside leg kick.
Hang wants to clinch.
Hang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kofel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kofel thinking.
A low kick from Kofel is predictable there
and Hang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hang counters with an outside leg kick.
Hang checks a low kick from Kofel.
Hang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel is looking to slow Hang down with leg kicks.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kofel tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Hang tenderised Kofel's leg. Kofel is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Hang gets a clinch. #BC#
Kofel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Hang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kofel.
Hang tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Hang checks it.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hang misses with a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hang checks a leg kick.
Kofel jabs Hang right on the nose. Hang blinks but takes it well.
Kofel clobbers Hang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Hang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hang 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.
Hang throws a body kick that misses.
Hang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kofel thumps Hang with a low kick.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel connects with a jab.
Hang misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Hang misses with a looping left.
Hang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Hang's knee but Hang avoids it well.
Hang misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Hang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hang has Kofel up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kofel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hang on the side of the head.
Kofel is looking to slow Hang down with leg kicks.
Hang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kofel.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hang walks into a straight right hand from Kofel.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Xylon Kofel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hang. That did some damage!
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Hang.
Kofel cracks Hang with an open hand slap.
Hang throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Hang. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Hang as he checks the leg kick.
Hang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Kofel misses. #T1#
Hang throws a body shot but no joy.
Hang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kofel scrambles back to his feet.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Hang feints a counter leg kick.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Hang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Kofel.
Kofel throws a chopping leg kick but Hang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kofel dips to his left and cracks Hang with an uppercut!
Hang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hang is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hang throws a head kick that misses.
Hang throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Hang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hang misses the jab.
Hang moves out of range of the strikes.
Hang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kofel takes one on the button.
Hang fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Hang loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hang checks a low kick from Kofel.
Hang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kofel scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Hang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kofel scores with a jab. Hang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kofel lands with a hook. Hang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Hang ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kofel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Hang clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel had his way with Kra Hang in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Kra Hang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel throws a hook but Hang blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Hang there.
Hang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kofel. #T1#
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
Jab, jab by Hang - just one landing.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Kofel connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Kofel.
Kofel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Hang has Kofel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kofel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kofel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kofel manages to break the clinch.
Hang fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Hang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Hang.
Hang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hang tries to clinch up but Kofel circles away and keeps his distance.
Hang throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Hang only half commits.
Hang misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Hang throws a big shot that misses.
Hang throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Kofel lands a jab.#T3#
Kofel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Hang.
Hang throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Kofel cracks Hang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hang.
Hang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel thumps Hang with a low kick.
Kofel feints and then cracks Hang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hang down.
Kofel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kofel works the jab nicely.
Hang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kofel, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Xylon Kofel retains his lightweight title!
Xylon Kofel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Risin throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kofel finds it's way through Risin's defenses.
Risin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it. #CL2#
Risin darts in and clinches Kofel up against the cage.
Kofel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Risin manages to break the clinch.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Risin misses the shot to the body.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Risin instigates a clinch.
Kofel lands a nice uppercut.
Risin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Risin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kofel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel moves out of range as Risin strikes.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Kofel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Risin in his tracks.
Kofel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Risin throws a low kick but Kofel moves out of range easily.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Risin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Risin tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
As Risin backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Risin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Risin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Risin's leg but Risin calmly moves out of range.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Risin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Risin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risin misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.#T2#
Risin wants to clinch but Kofel slips to the side
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Risin was not able to check.
Risin checks a leg kick.
Risin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Risin tries to clinch up.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Risin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel slips under a jab from Risin.
Kofel takes one to the chin there.
Risin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel. #T3#
Kofel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kofel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Risin moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Risin lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Risin is looking to clinch but Kofel is avoiding it.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Risin jumps back.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Risin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kofel doesn't seem phased though.
Risin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Risin takes one to the side of the head.
Kofel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Risin misses with a looping right.
Risin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kofel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risin throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Risin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Risin misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
Risin lands a jab to the nose.
Risin looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Risin tries to clinch up but Kofel circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Risin.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Risin looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Risin misses with a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Risin checks the leg kick.
Risin blocks a low kick nicely.
Risin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Risin's leg but Risin calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kofel cracks Risin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Risin walks into a jab.
Risin tries to land a leg kick but Kofel saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Risin finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Kofel ducks right into an uppercut from Risin.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Risin. That did some damage!
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel takes one to the side of the head.
Risin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Risin was not able to check.
Risin throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Risin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Risin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Risin's shoulder, as Risin tries to avoid the shot.
Risin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kofel is able to avoid easily.
Risin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kofel on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Risin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kofel slips a jab from Risin.
Kofel is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Risin moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Risin gets a clinch.
Risin misses with a punch to the body.
Risin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kofel. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Risin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Risin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Risin misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Risin 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.
Risin feints and then cracks Kofel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kofel down.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel lands a leg kick that knocks Risin off balance momentarily.#T2#
Risin wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Risin connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Risin should have avoided that one.
Risin throws a lazy body kick
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Risin misses with a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Risin swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Risin walks into a straight right hand from Kofel.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Risin darts in trying to clinch
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Risin was not able to check.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Risin loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel lands a jab.#T3#
Kofel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Risin has time to react.
Risin looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Risin throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel is looking to chop away at Risin's legs.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Risin. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Risin misses.
Risin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Risin should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Risin closes the distance and clinches.
Risin pushes Kofel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Risin has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel. #T4#
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risin is looking to control Kofel's arms but Kofel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Risin has his back to the cage. #BC#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Risin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Risin moves into the clinch.
Kofel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Risin can do to turn this around?
Risin blocks an uppercut.
Kofel struggles to land a body shot inside as Risin controls his hands.
Risin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kofel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Risin.
Risin tries a body shot but Kofel blocks it.
Risin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kofel prevents a body shot from Risin.
Risin can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Risin moves out of range of the strikes.
Risin defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Risin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin moved away.
Risin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Risin lands a body shot.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Risin is looking to chop away at Kofel's legs.
Risin misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Risin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin misses with a looping left.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
As Risin backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Risin.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Risin is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Risin 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.
Mr Mojo Risin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Risin. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Risin takes one to the side of the head.
Risin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Risin lands a head shot.
Kofel scores with a jab to the head.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel moves away
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Risin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kofel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin wants to clinch
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kofel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Risin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kofel's head. #T2#
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel backing away here, and Risin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Kofel.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Risin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Risin on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Risin misses the target.
Risin takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Risin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kofel misses. #CL2#
Kofel tries to keep at a distance but Risin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kofel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Risin throws a series of punches but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel misses with a hook. Risin ducked under it nicely.
Risin wants to clinch.#T3#
Risin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the cage and back into range.
Risin throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Kofel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel is looking to chop away at Risin's legs.
Kofel scores with a nice head shot.
Risin throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
Risin throws a front kick aimed at Kofel's knee but Kofel avoids it well.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Kofel 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kofel.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Risin.
Risin throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Risin momentarily.
Risin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Risin is out of range.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Risin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Risin misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kofel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Risin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Risin's corner calls for a 1-2. Risin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Risin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Risin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Xylon Kofel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Risin wants to clinch.
Risin cracks Kofel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Risin misses with a body punch
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Risin momentarily.
Risin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Risin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Risin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Risin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Risin looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.#T1#
A cross from Risin lands.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kofel - just one landing.
Risin wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Risin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel is looking to chop away at Risin's legs.
Risin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Risin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
A low kick from Risin misses
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Risin moves into range and clinches up with Kofel.
Risin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel blocks a body shot from Risin.
Risin can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Risin controls the action.
Risin taking a breather. #T2#
Kofel tries to break the clinch but Risin is controlling the position.
Risin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Risin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Risin drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Risin just manages to avoid it.
Risin staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risin is looking to chop away at Kofel's legs.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Risin lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Risin's knee but Risin avoids it well.
Risin throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Risin is able to avoid easily.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Risin was not able to check.
Risin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Risin throws a sloppy body shot
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Risin scores with a nice right hand.
Risin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kofel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Risin checks a leg kick.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Risin manages to avoid it.
Risin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Risin misses.
Kofel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Risin. Risin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risin.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Risin walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.#T4#
Risin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Risin moves away from the strike by Kofel.
Risin throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Risin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kofel, as that shot connected.
Kofel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Risin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Risin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Risin throws a body kick that misses.
Risin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Risin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Risin jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel had his way with Mr Mojo Risin in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kofel 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.
Risin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Risin with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Risin misses the target.
Risin tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Risin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Risin swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel throws a low kick but Risin avoids it.
Risin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Risin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel scores with a decent looking hook.
Risin lands the left hand.
Risin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel moves away
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Risin looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Risin saw it coming and moves away.
Risin moves to clinch but Kofel breaks away
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel cracks Risin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kofel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Risin tries to clinch up.
Kofel cracks Risin with a good jab.
Kofel with a hook.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Risin.
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Risin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.#T2#
Risin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Risin tries a quick counter leg kick but Kofel is wise to it.
Kofel lands a nice shot that snaps Risin's head back.
Risin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Risin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Risin.
Kofel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Risin is out of range and Kofel settles back down.
Risin walks into a jab.
Kofel moves out of range as Risin strikes.#CL2#
Risin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Risin.
Mr Mojo Risin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel scores with a hook.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Risin wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Risin is out of range.
Risin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Risin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
A cross from Risin lands.
Risin tries to clinch
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kofel lands a leg kick that knocks Risin off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Risin.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Risin knows he should have avoided that one.
Risin swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Risin throws a lazy body kick
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Risin misses with an uppercut.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Risin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Risin's leg. Risin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Risin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kofel, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Xylon Kofel retains his lightweight title!
Xylon Kofel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA 71: Kofel vs Alderidge     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022
#R1#
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alderidge on the side of the head.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Alderidge's front leg but catches the back leg as Alderidge tries to avoid it.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alderidge throws a chopping leg kick but Kofel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kofel misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a thumping low kick.
Kofel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alderidge checks it well.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Kofel.
Alderidge is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Alderidge checks it.
Kofel 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.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Alderidge's front leg but catches the back leg as Alderidge tries to avoid it.
Kofel misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderidge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Kofel.#T1#
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Kofel is looking to slow Alderidge down with leg kicks.
Alderidge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Kofel and move into the clinch position.
Kofel tries a low kick but Alderidge avoids it.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Kofel swings widly with a right hand
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderidge misses with a few strikes there.
Kofel throws a leg kick
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range and Kofel settles back down.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alderidge is able to avoid easily.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kofel with a body shot.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Alderidge's leg but Alderidge calmly moves out of range.
Alderidge throws a right hand that Kofel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kofel also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Alderidge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kofel.
Kofel connects with a right hand. Alderidge shakes it off.
Alderidge misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kofel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alderidge on the side of the head.
Kofel tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alderidge throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Kofel throws a low kick but Alderidge moves out of range easily.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Kofel pushes him away.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Alderidge's front leg but catches the back leg as Alderidge tries to avoid it.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel throws a hook but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Alderidge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kofel scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kofel to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderidge feints a counter leg kick.
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Kofel and move into the clinch position.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kofel with a body shot.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Alderidge jumps back.
Alderidge blocks a leg kick.
Alderidge throws a good cross that connects.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab from Kofel.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kofel.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge checks it.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Alderidge throws a sloppy body shot
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Kofel throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Alderidge counters by clinching up.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kofel's elbow.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kofel tries to move into range but Alderidge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Alderidge rushes Kofel and presses him up against the cage.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Kofel backwards.
Alderidge keeps control of Kofel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Kofel.
Alderidge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alderidge's sensitive parts.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alderidge's sensitive parts.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Kofel.
Some bone on bone action there as Alderidge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Kofel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alderidge momentarily.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Alderidge works Kofel's body with a nice hook.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel misses the jab.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alderidge can do to turn this around?
Alderidge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kofel tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge checks it.
Kofel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Alderidge. #T3#
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Alderidge tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Kofel finds it's way through Alderidge's defenses.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Kofel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Kofel.
Alderidge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofel connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge tries to clinch but Kofel moves away
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice jab there from Kofel.
Alderidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alderidge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alderidge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Alderidge misses.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Kofel is looking to slow Alderidge down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge 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.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Alderidge as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Alderidge takes one to the side of the head.
Kofel wants to slow Alderidge down by chopping away at his legs.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
A clash of legs there as Alderidge blocks the low kick.
A clash of legs there as Alderidge blocks the low kick.
Alderidge tries to counter with a clinch but Kofel shakes him off and moves away.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Alderidge closes the distance and pushes Kofel back into the cage.
Alderidge prevents Kofel from breaking the clinch.
Kofel lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kofel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.
Alderidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kofel manages to break the clinch.
Kofel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kofel misses the jab.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Kofel and move into the clinch position.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Alderidge blocks the leg kick.
Alderidge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge ducks right into an uppercut from Kofel.
Kofel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Alderidge knows he should have avoided that one.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Alderidge misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Alderidge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alderidge moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge checks it.
Alderidge ducks right into an uppercut from Kofel.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Kofel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel throws a low kick but Alderidge avoids it.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Kofel pushes him away.
Alderidge throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge works over Kofel's head and body with a nice combination.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Alderidge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Alderidge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alderidge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel lands a head shot.
Kofel motions for Alderidge to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alderidge scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kofel slips under a jab from Alderidge.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Alderidge moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alderidge's head.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Alderidge avoided it.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Kofel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Alderidge saw it coming and moves away.
Alderidge feints a counter leg kick.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kofel is out of range.
Alderidge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Alderidge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
Alderidge takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel. #T2#
Alderidge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alderidge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel lands a glancing blow to the side of Alderidge's head.
Alderidge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Alderidge moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kofel with a body shot.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Alderidge blocks the low kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Kofel.
Kofel slips a jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Alderidge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alderidge.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Alderidge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alderidge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kofel, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Alderidge.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Alderidge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel had his way with Ranger Alderidge in that round.
That's time! Kofel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Alderidge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
A nice side step and Alderidge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alderidge! But no joy.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Alderidge throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
A low kick from Kofel is predictable there
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel defending well as Alderidge loads up on a big left hand.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alderidge. Alderidge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
A big left from Alderidge misses.
Kofel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Kofel misses with a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a stiff right hand.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Alderidge scores with a nice right hand.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alderidge on the side of the head. #T2#
Kofel throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Alderidge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kofel throws a leg kick
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Alderidge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Alderidge counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kofel.
Alderidge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Alderidge takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Kofel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alderidge dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kofel throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Alderidge looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel slips under a jab from Alderidge.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Kofel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Kofel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alderidge checks it well.
Alderidge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ranger Alderidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel thows a leg kick but Alderidge checks it
and Alderidge counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kofel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Xylon Kofel retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Xylon Kofel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 63: Pinkman vs Kofel     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Kofel lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinkman darts in looking for a takedown but Kofel gets double underhooks and turns Pinkman into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kofel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Pinkman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Pinkman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Kofel. #BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinkman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinkman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Pinkman tries for a takedown but Kofel circles away easily
and Kofel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman fails with the takedown.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Pinkman stalks Kofel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kofel's face. Kofel staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman goes for a double leg but Kofel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kofel continues to drive forward.#T1#
Kofel lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Kofel keeps control of Pinkman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Kofel cracks Pinkman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Pinkman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kofel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pinkman tries to circle away but Kofel has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel throws the left hand but Pinkman avoids the punch easily.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Pinkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a hook.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel slips a jab from Pinkman.#T2#
Kofel jabs Pinkman right on the nose. Pinkman blinks but takes it well.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Kofel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinkman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kofel cracks Pinkman with an open hand slap.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.#T3#
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kofel sprawls well. Kofel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkman throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Kofel throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Pinkman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinkman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kofel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kofel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pinkman wants to control but Kofel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pinkman swings around for an armbar but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pinkman's guard.#SUB#
Pinkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kofel defends well.#SUB#
Pinkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kofel is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Kofel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Pinkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinkman tries to clinch up.
Kofel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pinkman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinkman.
Kofel scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kofel misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kofel circles away.
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Pinkman blocks the low kick.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pinkman scores with a nice head shot.
Pinkman clobbers Kofel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman connects with a jab.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Kofel slips under a jab.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Pinkman walks into a straight right hand from Kofel.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Pinkman saw it coming and moves away.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Pinkman.
A punch lands to the side of Pinkman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pinkman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xylon Kofel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Pinkman 's knee.
Pinkman takes one to the chin there.
Pinkman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman connects with a right hand. Kofel shakes it off.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Kofel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinkman sizes up Kofel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kofel cracks Pinkman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinkman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kofel's waist but Kofel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinkman off to one side. #TD#
Pinkman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kofel sprawls well initially but Pinkman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kofel has one foot on Pinkman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Pinkman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Kofel catches Pinkman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinkman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Kofel finds it's target.
Pinkman cracks Kofel with a good jab.
Kofel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel scores with a leg kick. #T4#
A jab lands there for Kofel.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Pinkman's leg but Pinkman calmly moves out of range.
Pinkman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kofel sprawls and moves away.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Pinkman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kofel misses the jab.
Pinkman cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kofel tries to move into range but Pinkman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinkman scores with a nice right hand.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in and bounces Kofel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Pinkman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the cage and back into range.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Kofel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pinkman with a body shot.
Pinkman cracks Kofel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pinkman fails with the takedown.
Kofel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Kofel.
Pinkman misses the body punch
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Pinkman counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pinkman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Pinkman fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pinkman takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Pinkman wants a takedown.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
Kofel is pressed up against the cage. Pinkman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kofel down to the mat. Kofel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Pinkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinkman tries to avoid it.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Donk. Kofel catches Pinkman right on the button with a cross.
Kofel throws a solid leg kick but Pinkman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kofel.
Pinkman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
Pinkman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kofel circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Kofel tries to sprawl but Pinkman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kofel is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kofel wants to control but Pinkman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinkman stalling away here and it's allowed Kofel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pinkman is stalling in the full guard.
Kofel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinkman. #T3#
Pinkman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinkman with a nice head shot there.
Pinkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kofel has wrist control.
Kofel keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinkman checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kofel lands a nice hook to Pinkman's body. Pinkman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinkman wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Pinkman misses with a looping left.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinkman throws out the jab.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Pinkman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pinkman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinkman swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel really dominated that round.
That's time! Pinkman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Pinkman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kofel sprawls well. Kofel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Pinkman throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Kofel.
Pinkman misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman moves forwards but Kofel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinkman has a takedown stuffed.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kofel.
Pinkman misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a leg kick.
Pinkman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Pinkman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinkman is thwarting Kofel's attempts to control the position.
Kofel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pinkman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Pinkman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kofel defending well though.
Pinkman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kofel is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kofel to regain full guard.
Pinkman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pinkman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Kofel wants to control the position but Pinkman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pinkman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kofel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinkman.
Kofel 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.
Kofel is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in and bounces Kofel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinkman throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kofel trying to control the position here.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Pinkman moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Pinkman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kofel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinkman's hands.
Kofel works Pinkman's body with a nice hook.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel is looking to slow Pinkman down with leg kicks.
Pinkman fails to land the takedown.
Pinkman looks to clinch
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pinkman misses with a right hand
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pinkman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinkman connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
Pinkman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kofel misses with a jab to the body
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinkman misses with a takedown
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Pinkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel misses with a straight right. #CL#
Pinkman clinches up with Kofel and pushes him back against the cage.
Jesse Pinkman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Pinkman.
Pinkman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kofel in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman slips under a jab from Kofel.
Kofel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kofel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Pinkman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Pinkman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinkman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kofel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Kofel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pinkman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Kofel cracks a nice hook into Pinkman's ribs.
Kofel cracks Pinkman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Pinkman finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinkman misses with a double jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel jabs Pinkman right on the nose. Pinkman blinks but takes it well.
Pinkman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Kofel coming out on top.
Pinkman misses with a body shot
and Kofel counters with a nice body shot.
Kofel scores with a punch to the head.
Kofel lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Kofel - just one landing.
Kofel staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kofel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Xylon Kofel is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Xylon Kofel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jesse Pinkman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back, bitch!'.

 

Event: DMMA 55: Pinkman vs Kamenev     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Travis misses.
Maury Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Travis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Travis eats them both and turns towards Kofel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Travis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maury Travis has been cut.
Kofel with a jab.
Travis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kofel finish him?
Travis throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Travis seems to have recovered his senses.
Kofel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Travis throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kofel rushes Travis and presses him up against the cage.
Travis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travis blocks an uppercut. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kofel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kofel.
Travis misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Travis has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
Travis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Travis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kofel lands with a short shot to the head.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Travis.
Travis is trying to break free.
Travis misses with a body punch.
Kofel keeps control of Travis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kofel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Kofel has him pressed against the cage.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Kofel is controlling him.
Kofel lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Travis as Kofel tries to tie him up.
Travis misses with a body punch.
Kofel 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.
Travis lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Travis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Travis throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel slips under a jab from Travis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Travis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Travis throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Travis's head but Travis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis misses with a two punch combination.
Kofel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Travis.
Travis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Travis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kofel scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Kofel slips under a jab.
A big right from Travis misses.
Travis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Travis scores with a hook to the body. Kofel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Travis takes one to the chin there.
Kofel cracks Travis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kofel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kofel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Travis throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Travis misses with a hook
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Travis stalks Kofel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kofel's face. Kofel staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.#T4#
Travis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Kofel catches Travis right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Kofel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kofel pulls Travis into guard.
Travis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kofel is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Travis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Travis looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Travis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel blocks a jab.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maury Travis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Travis just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kofel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Travis.
Kofel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Travis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kofel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kofel tries to clinch up but Travis circles away and keeps his distance.
Travis misses the jab.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Travis avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Travis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Travis throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Travis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Travis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Travis lands with a shot to the body.
Travis misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Kofel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Travis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kofel backs up against the cage.
A combination from Travis does no damage.
A big left from Travis misses.
Travis slips under a jab from Kofel.
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
Travis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Travis throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Travis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Kofel misses the jab.
Travis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kofel's hands.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Travis looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Travis tries to bum rush Kofel with a series of wild strikes but Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Travis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Travis.#T3#
Travis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Travis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Travis lands with a good body shot.
Travis misses with a hook
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis misses with a straight left.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kofel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Travis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kofel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Travis there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kofel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis misses with a looping right.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Travis.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Travis saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Travis.
Kofel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Travis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Travis.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Travis.
Travis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Travis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Travis throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maury Travis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maury Travis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Travis there.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Travis's leg. Travis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel throws a big counter combination but Travis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Travis swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Travis misses the body punch
and Kofel counters with a left and a right that stings Travis.
Travis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Kofel drops his shoulder and cracks Travis with a huge uppercut! Travis goes down! Can Kofel finish him? #CUT#That has opened up Maury Travis's cut even more.
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!
Travis is wriggling around but Kofel manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Kofel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Travis sees it coming and defends easily.
Travis tries to kick Kofel off but Kofel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Kofel wants to pass the guard but Travis is defending well.
Travis pushes Kofel off looking to stand but Kofel dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Kofel seems to be working for a kimura but Travis defends the submission attempt.
Travis won't allow Kofel to pass to mount.
Kofel prevents Travis from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Travis.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big right from Travis misses.
Travis misses with a straight left.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Travis.#CL#
Kofel pushes Travis up against the cage in a clinch.
Travis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xylon Kofel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kofel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Travis wants to break free but Kofel has control.
Travis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Travis.
A shot in the inside from Kofel.
Travis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Travis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kofel.
Kofel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Travis is keeping busy.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Travis tries to work over Kofel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Travis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Travis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Travis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Travis.
Travis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Travis.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Travis throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Travis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Travis throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Travis throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Travis misses with a looping right.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maury Travis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Travis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel slips a straight right by Travis.
A little feinted left hand from Kofel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Travis as he connects with a hook.
Travis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kofel.
Travis misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Travis misses the shot to the body.
Travis throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Kofel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kofel 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Xylon Kofel 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#
A head kick by Kofel misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel lands a jab to the head.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Kofel.
Kofel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrant.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a nice body kick.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel. #T1#
Kofel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Grant lands a head kick!
Grant throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Kofel swinging wildly here. #T2#
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kofel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Kofel lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Kofel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it. #T4##CL#
Kofel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kofel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant landing knees to the body.
Kofel blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Kofel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Kofel clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Kofel moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
And Kofel counters with a quick kick to the body but Grant blocks it.#T1#
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one. #CL#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Kofel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kofel works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
Kofel tries to pull guard but Grant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kofel avoids it.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Kofel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Kofel backwards. #BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Kofel misses with a jab to the body
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
It looked like Kofel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kofel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grant.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Kofel tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kofel takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Kofel.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Grant is rocked!
Kofel throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kofel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant misses with a hook
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Kofel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant misses with a hook
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Nice uppercut lands for Kofel. That snapped Grant's head back. #T1#
Kofel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Kofel finish him?
Grant misses with a hook to the body
and Kofel counters with a crisp right that sends Grant to the canvas! Kofel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xylon Kofel!
Xylon Kofel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Aubrey Grant was interviewed post fight and said '7.05'.

 

Event: DMMA 30: Niaz vs Nansen     
Date:   Jul 28, 2021
#R1#
Kofel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wrld lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel throws a big counter head kick but Wrld avoids it with no problem.
Wrld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Wrld moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrld lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrld misses the target.
Wrld throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Wrld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrld.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Wrld throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrld ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
A big left from Wrld misses.
Wrld looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Wrld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kofel throws an off balance right hand
and Wrld makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wrld lands a right hook to the body.
Wrld looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Kofel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrld. #CL#
Wrld clinches.
Kofel lands a nice uppercut.
Wrld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Wrld.
Wrld takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wrld fails to land.
Wrld misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrld.
Wrld lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kofel backwards.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrld lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Wrld.
Wrld tries a body shot but Kofel blocks it.
Wrld misses with the head strike.
Kofel lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Kofel blocks a body shot from Wrld.
Wrld tries to work over Kofel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
Wrld lands with a right to the head.
Wrld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrld misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Wrld breaks from the clinch.
Kofel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel misses with a hook. Wrld ducked under it nicely.
Kofel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kofel misses with a head kick.
Kofel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wrld throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Wrld.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrld misses the target.
It seemed like Kofel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrld throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
A little feinted left hand from Wrld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Wrld avoids the head kick by Kofel.
A counter left hand to the body from Wrld misses its target.
Wrld scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kofel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrld throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Wrld connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kofel momentarily.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the body from Kofel misses
and Wrld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kofel thinking.
Wrld blocks a jab.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Wrld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrld throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Wrld takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kofel walks into a left hand.
Wrld misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel thuds his right hand into Wrld's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Wrld.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrld darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wrld thuds his right hand into Kofel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Wrld misses its intended target.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrld throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrld throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Wrld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel throws a jab when Wrld was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrld. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kofel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kofel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wrld gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Kofel lands but Wrld takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juice Wrld 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#
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Wrld moved out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrld tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Wrld.
Wrld misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrld has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Wrld tries to work over Kofel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kofel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kofel.
Kofel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Wrld's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kofel.
Kofel tries to work over Wrld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrld backwards.
Kofel is leaning against Wrld and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrld prevents a body shot from Kofel.
Wrld lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kofel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel tries to throw a body punch but Wrld avoids it by throwing Kofel back against the cage.
Kofel misses with the head strike. #T1#
Wrld lands a body punch.
Wrld misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrld can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
Wrld looking to slow down the pace here.
Wrld can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrld has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wrld struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kofel.
Kofel is leaning against Wrld and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrld swings wildly with an uppercut but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrld tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Wrld throws a head punch that misses.
Wrld wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kofel prevents a body shot from Wrld.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kofel. #T2#
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Kofel wants to stall. #BC#
Wrld manages to break the clinch.
Wrld blocks a jab.
Wrld bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kofel's head.
Kofel is looking to clinch.
Kofel dips to his left and cracks Wrld with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kofel scores with a nice strike.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Wrld slips the punch.
Juice Wrld is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrld throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Wrld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wrld takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrld jabs Kofel right on the nose. Kofel blinks but takes it well.
Wrld missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel throws the left hand but Wrld avoids the punch easily.
Wrld ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Wrld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrld slips under a jab.
Wrld takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Kofel has closed the distance and engaged Wrld in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrld.
Xylon Kofel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wrld swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
Wrld lands a nice shot to the body.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrld.
Wrld doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Wrld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wrld misses with a straight right.
Wrld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kofel wants to clinch
and Wrld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses.
Wrld avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Wrld is looking to counter the offense by Kofel and move into the clinch.#T4#
Wrld misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel connects with a right hand. Wrld shakes it off.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Wrld.
Wrld stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kofel throws a hook but Wrld blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Wrld misses its target.
Wrld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrld throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel tries to clinch up.
Wrld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
An attempted straight right counter from Wrld misses the target.
Wrld connects with a body shot.
Kofel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wrld.#CL#
Wrld clinches with his opponent.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Wrld controls the action.
Wrld is working Kofel over against the cage.
Kofel swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kofel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel lands a glancing blow to the side of Wrld's head.
A left lands for Wrld.
Wrld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel tries to clinch but Wrld moves out of range.
Wrld misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wrld throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wrld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a nice head shot.
Wrld blocks a head kick by Kofel.
Wrld throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel throws a head kick but Wrld moves out of range.
Wrld is looking to counter punch.
Kofel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wrld doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Wrld jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kofel misses. #T1#
Kofel slips under a jab.
Wrld throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrld connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
Wrld jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel connects with the punch.
Wrld walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Wrld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel misses with a right hand
and Wrld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrld blocks a head kick by Kofel.
Wrld misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Wrld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel misses with a head kick.
Kofel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wrld takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrld just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kofel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrld throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick and Wrld moves out of range easily.
Wrld closes the distance but Kofel moves to the side
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Wrld moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Kofel moves out of range as Wrld strikes.
Wrld walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrld off the cage and back into range.
Wrld with a hook.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrld tries to clinch but Kofel moves away
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Wrld swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wrld throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A big right from Wrld misses. #CL2#
Kofel takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrld misses with a body punch.
Kofel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wrld blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Wrld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kofel takes a swing at Wrld's ribcage but misses.
Wrld ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Wrld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrld misses with a few strikes there.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Wrld saw that one coming.
Wrld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrld manages to avoid it.
Kofel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wrld.
Wrld misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrld.
Wrld getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kofel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrld to score with a decent uppercut.
Wrld throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrld throws out the jab.
Wrld misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Wrld moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wrld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Wrld.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrld.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kofel 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

Our winner, Xylon Kofel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 20: Tucker vs Pinks     
Date:   Jun 23, 2021
#R1#
Murhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhapuro looks to land a combination but Kofel avoids it well.
Murhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right.
Kofel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Murhapuro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kofel lands the left hand.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kofel.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Murhapuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kofel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhapuro blocks a jab.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhapuro.
Kofel slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head.#T1#
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhapuro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kofel slips a straight right by Murhapuro.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhapuro moves away.
Murhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Kofel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhapuro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Murhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kofel throws a hook but Murhapuro avoids it easily.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel defending well as Murhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhapuro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Murhapuro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murhapuro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Kofel stuns Murhapuro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Good exchange - Kofel coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhapuro misses the target.
Murhapuro walks into a jab.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kofel.
Murhapuro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Murhapuro moves his leg out of the way.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhapuro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Murhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhapuro has time to react.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Murhapuro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Murhapuro.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Murhapuro's shoulder, as Murhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Murhapuro slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Murhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhapuro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhapuro lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhapuro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhapuro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kofel works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kofel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kofel cracks Murhapuro with an open hand slap.
Kofel slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is looking to clinch but Kofel is avoiding it.
Murhapuro scores with a jab.
Kofel scores with a nice head shot.
Kofel misses with a body shot
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Murhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Kofel throws a body punch but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhapuro throws out the jab.
Murhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Kofel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kofel with a nice cross.
Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel 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#
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Murhapuro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhapuro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kofel to score with a decent uppercut.
Murhapuro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel feints and then cracks Murhapuro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhapuro down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhapuro.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Kofel connects with the punch.
Murhapuro slips under a jab.
Murhapuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Kofel coming out on top.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhapuro.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Murhapuro closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC#
Kofel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhapuro lands a head shot.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Murhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Murhapuro checks it.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Kofel throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Murhapuro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kofel avoiding damage.
Kofel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kofel works on Murhapuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhapuro can do to turn this around?
Murhapuro tries to work over Kofel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kofel controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhapuro prevents a body shot from Kofel.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Murhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kofel swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Murhapuro looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kofel misses the target.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Murhapuro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kofel tries to throw a body punch but Murhapuro avoids it by throwing Kofel back against the cage.
Kofel blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro stalling against the cage.
Kofel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch. #T3#
A jab lands there for Kofel.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhapuro under the eye.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Murhapuro lands with a hook. Kofel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Kofel and presses him up against the cage.
Kofel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kofel.
Murhapuro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Murhapuro.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Murhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Murhapuro prevents a body shot from Kofel.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
Murhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kofel backwards. #T4#
Kofel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kofel prevents a body shot from Murhapuro.
Kofel tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kofel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kofel fails to land.
Murhapuro trying to control the position but instead, Kofel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murhapuro into the cage.
Kofel blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
Kofel blocks a body shot from Murhapuro.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Murhapuro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kofel backwards.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
Murhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhapuro is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pate Murhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Murhapuro connects with a nice looking jab.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Murhapuro.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Kofel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhapuro slips under a jab from Kofel.
A shot to the liver by Kofel. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
Nice defenses there by Murhapuro.
Kofel feints and then cracks Murhapuro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhapuro down.
Murhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kofel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhapuro momentarily.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Murhapuro slips under a jab from Kofel.
Kofel throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhapuro thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
Kofel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kofel throws a chopping leg kick but Murhapuro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhapuro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murhapuro tests Kofel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhapuro slips a straight right by Kofel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel slips a straight right by Murhapuro.#T2#
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhapuro.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Murhapuro staying out of range there.
Murhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kofel at a distance.
Kofel slips a jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhapuro checks a leg kick nicely.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhapuro throws a nice looking combination but Kofel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kofel scores with a body shot.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Murhapuro tries to counter with a clinch but Kofel shakes him off and moves away.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Kofel.#T3#
Kofel slips a straight right by Murhapuro.
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Kofel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kofel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kofel cracks Murhapuro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Murhapuro fails to land with a series of punches.
Kofel works the jab nicely.
Murhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhapuro as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel avoids the body shot from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.#T4#
Murhapuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhapuro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murhapuro.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Murhapuro is out of range.
Kofel works the jab nicely.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Murhapuro takes one to the side of the head.
Kofel scores with a hook.
Murhapuro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Kofel misses
and Murhapuro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Kofel sets himself, and Murhapuro steps forward looking for the clinch! Kofel avoids it this time.
Kofel blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kofel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhapuro takes one on the button.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right.

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 Xylon Kofel.
I think Kofel 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DMMA 10: Abarai vs Vetorwee     
Date:   May 19, 2021
#R1#
Nansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Kofel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Kofel misses the target.
Nansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nansen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Nansen tries to clinch up but Kofel circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick from Nansen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen 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.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nansen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nansen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Nansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Nansen has knee on belly momentarily but Kofel bucks him off and regains half guard.
Nansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nansen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kofel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kofel is trying to stand up here but Nansen is controlling him well.
Kofel's coaches at Blacktalians MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but Kofel defending well.
Kofel tries to get to full guard but Nansen has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kofel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nansen moves nicely into side control.
Nansen working the ground and pound from side control.
Kofel dodges the ground and pound from Nansen.
Kofel stops Nansen from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Nansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Kofel struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Nansen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kofel keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kofel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kofel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Nansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kofel is letting Nansen control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nansen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nansen throwing strikes but Kofel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nansen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kofel controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen 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#
Kofel avoids the head kick by Nansen.
Nansen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Nansen moved out of range.
Nansen looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Nansen lands with a hook. Kofel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nansen avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Kofel avoids the head kick by Nansen.
Nansen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen connects with a single shot there.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kofel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kofel throws a counter high kick but Nansen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nansen digs a good hook to Kofel's body.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Nansen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen 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.
Nansen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kofel is able to avoid easily.
Nansen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Nansen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Nansen catches Kofel right on the button with a cross.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Nansen ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Nansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kofel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nansen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Nansen lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Nansen misses.
Kofel thinks about countering with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nansen.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Nansen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick and Kofel moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kofel misses its target.
Nansen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kofel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nansen ducks right into an uppercut from Kofel.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kofel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Nansen blocks the leg kick.
Nansen with a hook.
Nansen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel is looking to land body kicks.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kofel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nansen.
Nansen is looking to clinch but Kofel is avoiding it.
Nansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xylon Kofel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nansen on the side of the head.
Nansen moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Nansen moves into the clinch.
Kofel is trying to maintain a safe position but Nansen gets an underhook and turns Kofel into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nansen is looking to land body kicks.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nansen.
Kofel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kofel scores with a head kick. Nansen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nansen misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Kofel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nansen. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nansen misses the target.
Nansen tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away. #TD2#
Nansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kofel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Kofel manages to get back to half guard.
Nansen moves nicely into side control.
Nansen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nansen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nansen working the ground and pound but Kofel is defending the strikes.
Nansen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nansen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nansen landing a few strikes.
Nansen lands a few punches from side control.
Nansen happy to just control the position for now.
Kofel tries to bench press Nansen off him but Nansen keeps the position.
Nansen is looking to take a break and control but Kofel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nansen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Nansen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Kofel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nansen advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thorvald Nansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nansen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4##SUB2#
Nansen working for a guillotine from mount but Kofel is in no mood to give up.
Nansen lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Nansen looking for a guillotine from mount but Kofel is having none of it.
Nansen lands a big elbow.
Thorvald Nansen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nansen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kofel because Nansen loaded up on that one.
Kofel is squirming around, avoiding Nansen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nansen lands a couple of good shots and Kofel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nansen has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorvald Nansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nansen 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorvald Nansen!

A relieved looking Thorvald Nansen 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 3: Woods vs Cumhaill     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Kofel lands with a hook. Bach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Bach has been cut.
Bach throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Bach walks into a straight right hand from Kofel.
Kofel lands with a good body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Bach has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kofel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel scores with a jab. Bach acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Bach is rocked!
Bach switches off momentarily and Kofel cracks him with a monster right hand! Bach topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kofel dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kofel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xylon Kofel!
A very excited looking Xylon Kofel 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: ACA 17: Wolf vs Herc     
Date:   Mar 05, 2021
#R1#
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Spliffs moved out of range.
Kofel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spliffs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kofel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spliffs 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.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Spliffs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spliffs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel misses with a right hand
and Spliffs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spliffs misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a leg kick.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Spliffs saw that one coming.
Spliffs throws a low kick but Kofel moves out of range easily. #T1#
Spliffs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Spliffs 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.
Spliffs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel tries to work over Spliffs's front leg with a kick but Spliffs checks it.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Spliffs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Spliffs.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffs is just out of range.
Kofel thows a leg kick but Spliffs checks it
and Spliffs counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Spliffs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliffs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kofel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spliffs ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Spliffs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spliffs checks a leg kick nicely.
Spliffs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spliffs.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Spliffs misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spliffs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kofel clobbers Spliffs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spliffs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Spliffs lands an overhand right.
Spliffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.#T3#
Spliffs throws a big shot that misses.
Spliffs misses with a body kick.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Spliffs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spliffs misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Spliffs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kofel has time to react.
Kofel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spliffs looks to throw a body kick
and Kofel counters with a left and a right that stings Spliffs.
A left lands for Spliffs.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffs throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spliffs connects with a looping right hand.
Spliffs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Spliffs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Spliffs.
Spliffs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Spliffs 's knee.
A big right from Spliffs misses.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kofel works the jab nicely.
Spliffs lands a body shot.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kofel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spliffs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spliffs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kofel throws a combination. Spliffs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kofel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kofel is looking to chop away at Spliffs's legs.
A big left from Spliffs misses.
Kofel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spliffs.
Kofel connects with a body shot that sends Spliffs's belly button to the back.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spliffs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spliffs throws a leg kick which misses Kofel's front leg but catches the back leg as Kofel tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.#T1#
Spliffs missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Spliffs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kofel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spliffs momentarily.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Kofel tests Spliffs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spliffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spliffs slips a straight right by Kofel.
Spliffs is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kofel misses the body punch
and Spliffs counters with a right hand to the body.
Spliffs misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Spliffs misses.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Spliffs moves away and avoids it.
Kofel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel misses with a right hand
letting Spliffs counter with a right hand. #T2#
Spliffs lands a nice shot that snaps Kofel's head back.
Spliffs lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Spliffs scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel throws a solid leg kick but Spliffs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kofel.
Kofel throws a body punch but Spliffs moves out of range.
Spliffs looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
Spliffs tests Kofel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel cracks Spliffs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spliffs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Spliffs coming out on top.#T3#
Spliffs misses with a hook.
Spliffs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKofel.
Kofel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spliffs circles away quickly and effectively.
Spliffs's corner calls for a 1-2. Spliffs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spliffs slips under a jab from Kofel.
Kofel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spliffs connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spliffs connects with a leg kick.
Kofel lands a leg kick that knocks Spliffs off balance momentarily.
Spliffs lands a jab.
Spliffs throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Spliffs misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kofel misses.
Spliffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spliffs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kofels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Spliffs moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Spliffs off the ropes and back into range.
Spliffs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spliffs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Spliffs to counter with a crisp jab.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Spliffs tries to counter with a clinch but Kofel shakes him off and moves away.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spliffs thows a body kick. Kofel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kofel misses with a leg kick
and Spliffs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Spliffs 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Spliffs throws a front kick aimed at Kofel's knee but Kofel avoids it well.
Kofel with a nice cross.
Spliffs connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Kofel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spliffs misses with a straight right.
As Spliffs backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffs is just out of range.
Spliffs throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spliffs missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spliffs is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Spliffs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Spliffs is out of range. #T1#
A jab from Kofel does it's job there.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Spliffs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spliffs is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kofel blocks the body kick.
Kofel 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.
Spliffs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spliffs throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spliffs cracks Kofel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Spliffs misses its intended target.
Spliffs throws a leg kick that misses.
Spliffs slips a jab from Kofel.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spliffs misses with a low kick.
Spliffs moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Spliffs down.
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!
Spliffs scores with the left hand. Kofel knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Spliffs.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Spliffs moved out of range nicely.
Kofel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Spliffs.
Roland Spliffs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kofel lands a really nice looking cross but Spliffs seems unphased.
Kofel scores with a leg kick. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Spliffs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spliffs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Spliffs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spliffs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spliffs cracks Kofel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spliffs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Spliffs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spliffs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spliffs lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
Kofel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spliffs lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Kofel misses
letting Spliffs counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliffs misses with a straight left. #T4#
Spliffs misses with a low kick.
Spliffs misses with a leg kick.
Kofel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spliffs's head backwards.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spliffs lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the ropes and back into range.
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Spliffs counters with a thumping low kick.
Kofel swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Kofel is rocked!
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spliffs. That one must have hurt.
Spliffs scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Kofel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spliffs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Spliffs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spliffs 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Spliffs!

After winning the bout, Roland Spliffs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ACA 13: Vladski vs Wolf     
Date:   Feb 05, 2021
#R1#
Poulter fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kofel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poulter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulter.
Poulter scores with a punch to the head.
Poulter lands with a right hand.
Poulter shoots in for a takedown but Kofel shows good takedown defense.
Poulter 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.
Poulter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simon Poulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poulter throws a sloppy head kick
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Kofel.#ROC#Poulter is rocked!
Poulter throws a series of punches but Kofel moves out of range.
Poulter is still on wobbly legs! Can Kofel finish him?
Kofel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poulter finds it's way round the side to connect with Kofel's head.
Poulter misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poulter seems to have recovered his senses.
Kofel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kofel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poulter under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel slips a jab and a cross from Poulter.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Poulter avoided it.
Poulter closes the distance but Kofel moves to the side
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kofel steps in with a hook that catches Poulter right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kofel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Poulter looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xylon Kofel!
A very excited looking Xylon Kofel 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: ACA 9: Sekera vs Poulter     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
A good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Hanaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kofel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kofel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kofel.
Kofel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanaki or not.
Kofel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kofel lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kofel presses Hanaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kofel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanaki is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanaki can't get the takedown.
Kofel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanaki backwards. #ROC2#Hanaki is rocked!
Kofel pushes Hanaki against the cage. Kofel is working some dirty boxing. Kofel pushes off with a quick right hook! Hanaki goes down! Hanaki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kofel moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xylon Kofel!

 

Event: PSE test5     
Date:   Aug 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gagarin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Gagarin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kofel doesn't seem phased though.
Gagarin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gagarin's knee momentarily.
Gagarin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gagarin lands a jab-cross combination.
Gagarin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Gagarin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kofel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagarin lands with a cross.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gagarin tests Kofel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gagarin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gagarin misses with a series of wild punches.
Gagarin lands with a right hand.
Kofel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Gagarin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gagarin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gagarin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gagarin misses with a double jab
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Gagarin 's knee.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gagarin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice combination there by Gagarin.
Gagarin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagarin cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Gagarin coming out on top.
Kofel throws a head kick but Gagarin moves out of range.
Gagarin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Gagarin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofel feints and then cracks Gagarin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gagarin down.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gagarin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kofel on the side of the head.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Gagarin lands with a cross.
Gagarin throws a nice looking combination but Kofel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gagarin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gagarin connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Gagarin.
Gagarin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kofel takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gagarin lunges at Kofel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kofel's hand.
Gagarin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kofel in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Gagarin.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gagarin's sensitive parts.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gagarin's sensitive parts.
Kofel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kofel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gagarin scores with the left hand. Kofel knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kofel thumps Gagarin with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kofel.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Gagarin lands a nice hook to Kofel's body. Kofel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gagarin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gagarin jabs Kofel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Gagarin blocks the leg kick.
Gagarin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Gagarin lands.
Gagarin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gagarin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gagarin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kofel has time to react.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Gagarin dominated that round.
That's time! Gagarin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kofel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gagarin.
Gagarin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yuri Gagarin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gagarin lands a lovely overhand right.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gagarin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Gagarin misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Kofel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gagarin checks a low kick from Kofel.
Gagarin throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Gagarin throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gagarin. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagarin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gagarin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gagarin sizes up Kofel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Gagarin tests Kofel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Kofel is rocked!
Kofel moves out of range as Gagarin strikes.
Kofel is still on wobbly legs! Can Gagarin finish him?
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel seems to have recovered his senses.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Gagarin saw it coming and moves away.
Gagarin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gagarin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gagarin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gagarin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Gagarin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kofel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kofel lands a head kick! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagarin misses with an uppercut
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Gagarin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofel scores with a spinning back kick!
Gagarin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagarin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gagarin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gagarin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gagarin connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Gagarin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gagarin throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a solid body kick.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gagarin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.#T3#
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagarin.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gagarin's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagarin. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagarin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kofel in his tracks.
Kofel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Gagarin steps away.
Gagarin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Kofel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel is looking to slow Gagarin down with leg kicks.
Gagarin misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gagarin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Yuri Gagarin is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kofel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagarin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Gagarin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagarin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Gagarin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gagarin thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kofel.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagarin.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Gagarin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Gagarin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gagarin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Gagarin finds it's target.
Kofel is looking to slow Gagarin down with leg kicks.
Kofel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab from Gagarin.
Kofel connects with a leg kick.
Gagarin connects with a nice looking jab.
Gagarin lands a nice shot that snaps Kofel's head back.
Gagarin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Gagarin. Those never looked like landing.
Gagarin lands a lovely overhand right.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagarin.
Gagarin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gagarin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gagarin's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kofel ducks right into an uppercut from Gagarin.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagarin.
Gagarin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Gagarin finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Gagarin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gagarin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagarin.
Kofel scores with a head kick. Gagarin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gagarin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagarin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagarin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Gagarin.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagarin loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Gagarin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gagarin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Gagarin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagarin tries to avoid it.
Kofel lands a leg kick that knocks Gagarin off balance momentarily.
Gagarin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuri Gagarin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagarin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gagarin lands a two punch combo.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Gagarin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Gagarin connects with a crisp jab.
Gagarin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel connects with a leg kick.
Gagarin throws a right hand that Kofel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kofel also avoids with ease.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Gagarin.
Gagarin loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gagarin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagarin.#T4#
Gagarin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick which misses Gagarin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagarin tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel is looking to slow Gagarin down with leg kicks.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gagarin lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Gagarin misses.
Yuri Gagarin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Gagarin.
Kofel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Gagarin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Gagarin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gagarin 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Gagarin!

After the fight, Yuri Gagarin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

 
 
 
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