Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Bill Jr throws a body punch but Amrani moves out of range.
Amrani blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Amrani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bill Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amrani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bill Jr keeps control of Amrani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amrani.
Bill Jr lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Amrani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bill Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amrani was well out of range. Poor timing from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Amrani counters with a stiff right hand.
Bill Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Bill Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Bill Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amrani 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 Bill Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bill Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bill Jr works Amrani's body with a nice hook.
Amrani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bill Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amrani rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Amrani.
Bill Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amrani manages to avoid it.#T1#
Amrani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bill Jr is just out of range.
Amrani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bill Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Bill Jr takes a swing at Amrani's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Amrani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bill Jr connects with a body shot that sends Amrani's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Bill Jr.
Amrani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bill Jr. That did some damage!
Amrani slips a jab from Bill Jr.
Amrani throws a jab when Bill Jr was well out of range.
Bill Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bill Jr.
Amrani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bill Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amrani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani is looking to clinch.
Amrani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bill Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Bill Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Bill Jr swings for the body but Amrani moves out of range.
Bill Jr throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Amrani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Amrani working Bill Jr over with strikes.
Amrani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amrani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bill Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amrani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bill Jr defending well though.
Bill Jr is trying to maintain the position but Amrani is very close to passing his half guard.
Bill Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Amrani wants to control from the top but Bill Jr keeps moving.
Amrani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amrani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bill Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Amrani postures up in Bill Jr's guard and throws a big left but Bill Jr blocks it.
Amrani postures up in Bill Jr's guard and throws a big left but Bill Jr blocks it.
Bill Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amrani throws a strike but Bill Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Amrani trying to control the position.
Bill Jr stays in close to Amrani's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bill Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amrani looking to control.
Bill Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Amrani has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bill Jr has passed into side control.
Bill Jr working away.
Amrani is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Amrani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bill Jr is looking to take a break and control but Amrani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amrani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bill Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Amrani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bill Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amrani scrambles back to his feet.
Amrani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bill Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bill Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bill Jr throws a head kick but Amrani moves out of range.
Amrani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bill Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amrani motions for Bill Jr to come forward. Amrani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bill Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amrani.
Bill Jr cracks Amrani with an open hand slap.
Bill Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amrani blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Bill Jr blocks the low kick.
Bill Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Amrani.
Amrani doesn't manage to clinch there - Bill Jr circles away.
Bill Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Amrani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bill Jr throws a lazy right hand but Amrani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bill Jr motions for Amrani to come forward. Bill Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bill Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Amrani.
Amrani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bill Jr 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.
Bill Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amrani.
Bill Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Amrani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bill Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Bill Jr misses with an uppercut.
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani feints and then cracks Bill Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bill Jr down.
Amrani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bill Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amrani is out of range.
Dan Bill Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bill Jr. Amrani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bill Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Amrani counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bill Jr's knee momentarily.#T2#
Bill Jr throws a hook but Amrani blocks it.
Donk. Amrani catches Bill Jr right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bill Jr tries to keep at a distance but Amrani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bill Jr pushes Amrani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bill Jr tries to throw a body punch but Amrani avoids it by throwing Bill Jr back against the cage.
Bill Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
Bill Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amrani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bill Jr backwards.
Amrani tries to stall but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bill Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amrani has had enough of the clinch but Bill Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Amrani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Amrani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bill Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amrani. #T3#
Bill Jr is pressed up against the cage. Amrani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bill Jr down to the mat. Bill Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bill Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Amrani counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amrani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bill Jr at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bill Jr. Amrani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amrani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bill Jr takes one on the button.
Bill Jr throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Amrani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bill Jr is staying active underneath Amrani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bill Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Amrani has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bill Jr tries to bench press Amrani off him but Amrani keeps the position.
Bill Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Amrani tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Amrani wants to control but Bill Jr is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amrani throwing strikes but Bill Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amrani is trying to escape the position but Bill Jr is controlling the position.
Bill Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amrani keeps working.
Amrani tries to improve position but can't.
Amrani is not content to let Bill Jr control the position.
Amrani is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Amrani's face as Bill Jr controls the position.
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 Ibrahim Amrani will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bill Jr swings for the body but Amrani moves out of range.
Amrani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bill Jr throws a low kick but Amrani avoids it.
Bill Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amrani thows a leg kick but Bill Jr checks it
and Amrani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill Jr looks to land a right hand but Amrani moved out of range.
Amrani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bill Jr under the eye.
Amrani blocks the body kick.
Amrani seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amrani or perhaps it was just good defense by Bill Jr, which made it look bad.
Bill Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Amrani counters with a good low kick that Bill Jr was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amrani.
Amrani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bill Jr.
Amrani connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Bill Jr has managed to clinch.
Amrani goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amrani.
Amrani wants a takedown but no success here.
Bill Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land. #TD#
Amrani has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bill Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Amrani manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amrani is thwarting Bill Jr's attempts to control the position.
Amrani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bill Jr controlling the position well.
Bill Jr trying to hold on to Amrani's head to control him but Amrani postures up.
Bill Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bill Jr has hold of Amrani's hands but Amrani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Amrani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Amrani trying to control from half guard but Bill Jr is working away.
Bill Jr trying to control here.
Bill Jr 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.
Ibrahim Amrani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amrani winds up and cracks Bill Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Bill Jr is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amrani lands a nice short elbow.
Bill Jr is still in real trouble! Can Amrani finish him?
Amrani scores with a big shot! Bill Jr's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bill Jr! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Amrani!
Ibrahim Amrani decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Mir gets caught napping as Amrani dives in and scores a takedown. Mir manages to retain guard.
Amrani wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mir is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Amrani rolls with it to try and escape but Mir cranks on the arm and Amrani is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Mir!
A very excited looking Frankie Mir 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: GAMMA#1027 Tam v Custer
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Amrani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Amrani dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Amrani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amrani cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
Amrani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily.
Amrani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amrani trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amrani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Amrani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amrani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Amrani prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Amrani throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amrani landing with the ground and pound.
Amrani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Amrani won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Amrani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amrani.
Amrani postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Amrani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amrani throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Amrani trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Amrani looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sitsongrit has picked Amrani up and slammed him! Amrani can't keep hold of the triangle and Sitsongrit manages to pass to side control!
Amrani is trying to improve his position.
Amrani trying to control but Sitsongrit flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Amrani is really stuck here.
Sitsongrit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amrani.
Amrani just trying to survive but Sitsongrit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Amrani rolls, trying to escape but Sitsongrit keeps control of the position. #T3#
Sitsongrit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amrani.
Amrani is trying to break free.
Amrani wants to control his opponent's hands but Sitsongrit gets his hands free.
Amrani is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Amrani breaks Sitsongrit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Amrani wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Amrani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amrani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Amrani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Amrani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Amrani throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amrani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Amrani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.#SUB#
Amrani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sitsongrit stacks Amrani 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 Sitsongrit!
Amrani tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of 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 Ibrahim Amrani 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#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Amrani.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amrani thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Ibrahim Amrani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amrani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Amrani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amrani blocks it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amrani.
Amrani 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Amrani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Amrani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Amrani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amrani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amrani looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Amrani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Amrani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amrani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amrani avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Amrani looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Amrani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Amrani misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Amrani avoids it with no problem.
Amrani jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Amrani slips the punch.
Amrani with a jab.
Amrani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amrani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amrani throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Amrani.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Amrani's front leg but catches the back leg as Amrani tries to avoid it.
Amrani misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amrani manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amrani misses with a body shot.
Amrani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
It looked like Amrani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Amrani throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Amrani's ribcage but misses.
Amrani swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##TD#
Amrani gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Amrani won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Amrani passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Amrani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amrani stalling away here and it's allowed Sitsongrit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Amrani tries to pass. #T3#
Amrani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Amrani throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amrani's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!#REVB##SUB#
Amrani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Amrani working for submissions but it's allowed Sitsongrit to get to half guard.
Amrani trying to control here. #T4#
Amrani pushes Sitsongrit off looking to stand but Sitsongrit dives back in and keeps control.
Amrani wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amrani tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
Amrani trying to get back to full guard but Sitsongrit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Amrani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amrani avoids a kick to the body.
Amrani misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Amrani walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amrani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amrani is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sitsongrit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice jab there from Amrani.
Amrani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Amrani is wise to it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amrani was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Amrani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amrani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Amrani down.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Amrani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amrani loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.#T1#
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Amrani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Donk. Amrani catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Amrani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amrani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amrani rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Amrani was well out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amrani throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Amrani checks it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Amrani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amrani down.
Amrani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!#TD#
Amrani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.

Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Amrani blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Amrani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Amrani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amrani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Amrani avoids the punch easily.
Amrani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amrani somewhat.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Amrani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Amrani down.
Amrani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Amrani's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Amrani. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back. #T3##TD#
Amrani closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Amrani control the position.
Sitsongrit manages to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Amrani throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sitsongrit to regain full guard.
Amrani looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Amrani working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sitsongrit has passed into half guard!
Amrani is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Amrani wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Amrani tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit stalling.
Sitsongrit is thwarting Amrani's attempts to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1023 Tam v Logan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Amrani misses the jab.
Amrani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Amrani throws a body kick that misses.
Amrani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Amrani is just out of range.
Fortay throws a hook but Amrani avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amrani.
Amrani misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fortay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amrani.
Amrani connects with a body shot that sends Fortay's belly button to the back.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. Amrani saw that one coming.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amrani.
Amrani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fortay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Amrani cracks Fortay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani throws a hook but Fortay blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Fortay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortay misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Amrani rushes Fortay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fortay swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Amrani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Amrani looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Amrani.
Amrani is working Fortay over against the cage.
Fortay is breathing heavily.
Amrani prevents a body shot from Fortay.
Amrani leaning against his opponent.
Fortay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amrani misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Amrani breaks the clinch.
Fortay scores with a nice strike.
Fortay lands with an uppercut that bounces Amrani off the cage and back into range.
Fortay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amrani.
Fortay connects with a nice looking jab.
Fortay throws a jab but it's blocked by Amrani. #CL2#
Amrani clinches.
Amrani digs a right hand underneath Fortay's ribcage. Fortay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amrani goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Fortay pulls guard successfully. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amrani slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amrani controlling the pace.
Amrani winds up and cracks Fortay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Amrani winds up and cracks Fortay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Amrani scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amrani working the head and body with strikes.
Amrani lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Fortay actively working from the bottom here.
Amrani passes into side control, despite Fortay's attempt to control the position.
Amrani is working Fortay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Amrani is chipping away with strikes.
Amrani in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amrani cracks Fortay with a big right hand but Fortay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Amrani cracks Fortay with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Amrani working the ground and pound from side control.
Fortay tries to improve position but can't.
Fortay stops Amrani from passing to mount.
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.
Amrani throws an elbow but Fortay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Amrani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fortay some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Amrani wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fortay, who protects the arm well.
Amrani lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Amrani dominated that round.
That's time! Fortay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fortay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amrani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amrani.
Amrani throws a jab when Fortay was well out of range.
Fortay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Amrani just manages to avoid it.
Amrani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amrani steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amrani throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortay.
Amrani throws out a powerful jab.
Ibrahim Amrani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amrani lands a jab to Fortay's midsection.
Amrani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amrani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amrani scores with a one two! Fortay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay lands an overhand right.
Amrani throws out a loose jab but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amrani misses with a looping right.
Amrani connects with a single shot there.
Amrani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fortay if he has to take too many more of those.
Amrani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amrani staying out of range there.
Fortay thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Amrani connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Amrani.
Amrani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amrani looks to land a combination but Fortay avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Amrani.#CL2#
Fortay gets tackled into the cage by Amrani. Amrani maintains the clinch.
Amrani tries to work over Fortay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Amrani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amrani throws a wild body kick that Fortay sees coming a mile off.
Amrani looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortay is just out of range.
Fortay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amrani throws a series of punches but Fortay moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani scores with a hook to the body. Fortay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortay throws a jab when Amrani was well out of range.
Fortay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amrani connects with a solid leg kick.
Amrani swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Fortay counter with a right hand. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Amrani.
Amrani punishes Fortay's body with a nice straight punch.
Amrani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortay. Fortay obviously looking to wear him down.
Amrani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Amrani.
Amrani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Amrani does no damage.
Amrani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amrani thinking.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Amrani scores with a decent looking hook.
Amrani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amrani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amrani.
Amrani connects with a single shot there.
Amrani is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Fortay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amrani.
Amrani is looking to chop away at Fortay's legs.
Fortay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Amrani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A big left from Fortay misses.
Fortay stalks Amrani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amrani's face. Amrani staggers backwards, shaken.
Fortay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Amrani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amrani lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Amrani breaks the clinch.
Fortay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amrani.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Amrani - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Amrani moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amrani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fortay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fortay has had enough of the clinch but Amrani keeps him there for the moment.
Amrani tries to work over Fortay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Amrani manages to break the clinch.
Amrani doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortay circles away.
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!
Amrani lands a jab to Fortay's midsection.#T4##CL2#
Fortay gets tackled into the cage by Amrani. Amrani maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Amrani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amrani swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fortay walks into a straight right hand from Amrani.
Amrani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortay misses the target.
Amrani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortay throws a series of punches but Amrani avoids them all with ease.
Amrani lands a slapping body shot.
Amrani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fortay rather than just go for the knockout.
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani throws a good cross that connects.
Ibrahim Amrani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amrani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amrani.
Fortay throws a looping overhand right but Amrani ducks down to avoid it.
Amrani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortay with a body shot.
Amrani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amrani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fortay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Amrani 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Amrani connects with a single shot there.
Amrani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Amrani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amrani lands a nice hook to Fortay's body. Fortay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortay throws a hook but Amrani blocks it.
Amrani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fortay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amrani is able to avoid easily.
Amrani lands a right hook to the body.
Amrani lands with an overhand left.
Amrani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fortay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amrani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amrani.
Amrani cracks Fortay with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fortay throws a body punch but Amrani moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amrani scores with a shot to the body.
Amrani scores with a body shot.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Fortay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amrani scores with a hook.
Fortay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Amrani.
Amrani thuds his shin into the meat of Fortay's side.
Amrani lands a slapping body shot.
Amrani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortay doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amrani.
Amrani lands a nice hook to Fortay's body. Fortay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amrani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amrani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani lands the left hand.
Amrani jabs Fortay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortay takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Amrani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortay, pushing him back against the cage.
Amrani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortay letting Amrani take a breather here.#BC2#
Amrani manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Amrani has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Amrani breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Amrani moves into the clinch.
Fortay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fortay has a couple of punches blocked by Amrani.
Amrani scores with a shot to the side of Fortay's head.
Amrani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Amrani manages to break the clinch.
Amrani works Fortay's body with a nice hook.
Amrani scores with a jab. Fortay acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Amrani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amrani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amrani leaning his opponent against the cage.
Amrani goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Amrani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Amrani digs a good body shot into Fortay's ribs.#CL2#
Amrani clinches up with Fortay and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Amrani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amrani digs a good body shot into Fortay's ribs.
Fortay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amrani lands a body shot.
Amrani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Amrani lands with a hook. Fortay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Fortay misses its intended target.
Amrani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amrani scores with a body shot.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amrani connects with a body shot.
Amrani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amrani scores with a hook to the body. Fortay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Amrani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortay's head.
A cross from Amrani lands.
Amrani is looking to clinch.
Amrani jabs at Fortay's body.
Nice body punch from Amrani.
Amrani lands a right hook to the body.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amrani throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Amrani is just out of range.
Amrani lands with a good body shot.
Fortay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amrani scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amrani lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fortay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Amrani closes the distance and pushes Fortay back into the cage.#BC2#
Amrani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Amrani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amrani 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1017 Hawk v Tungsten
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
That kick from Dismantle tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dismantle clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dismantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Dismantle moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Dismantle moves away and avoids it.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dismantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Dismantle tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Dismantle misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Dismantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Dismantle has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a body punch. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Dismantle rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dismantle tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands. #T2#
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dismantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Dismantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Dismantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dismantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Dismantle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. #T4#
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Dismantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands a body punch.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson pushes Dismantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
A body shot lands from Dismantle.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dismantle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dismantle.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dismantle lands with an overhand left.
Dismantle moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Dismantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson walks into a left hand. #T1#
Dismantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dismantle defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Dismantle ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Dismantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dismantle lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.#CL2#
Dismantle clinches with his opponent.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Dismantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
A short left from Dismantle.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Dismantle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
A short left from Dismantle.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with the head strike. #T4#
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dismantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dismantle cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Dismantle counters with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dismantle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.#T1#
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dismantle. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dismantle. #CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson gets through Dismantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Skippy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Jackson misses.
It seemed like Dismantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dismantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Dismantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dismantle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Dismantle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dismantle blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Dismantle there.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dismantle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Dismantle tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson tries to clinch but Dismantle is having none of it.
Dismantle thinks about the counter body kick.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dismantle can pounce on him.
Jackson throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Dismantle clinches with his opponent.
Dismantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson presses Dismantle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Dismantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey Dismantle.
Well Dismantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
After winning the bout, Mickey Dismantle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Skippy Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Changing manager ruined my fightcamp, I will do better next fight.'.

Event: GAMMA#1011 Riker v Kreischer
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Jackson misses. #CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Benedetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benedetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Jackson checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head. #T1#
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson slips a jab from Benedetti.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Benedetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benedetti throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Benedetti's defenses. #T2#
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson 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.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benedetti.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benedetti. That one must have hurt.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benedetti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benedetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenzo Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Benedetti settles back down.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Benedetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Benedetti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Benedetti settles back down.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Benedetti moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benedetti's hands.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Benedetti tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Benedetti scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benedetti has time to react.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti slips a jab from Jackson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Jackson down.
A head kick from Benedetti lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Jackson misses the jab.
Benedetti ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benedetti wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Jackson slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Benedetti catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Skippy Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Skippy Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Benedetti cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti with the inside leg kick.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Benedetti feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Benedetti misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benedetti swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson slips a jab from Benedetti.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson misses the jab.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skippy Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Benedetti throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
Benedetti thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Benedetti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab by Benedetti.#CUT#It looks like Skippy Jackson has been cut.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benedetti throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedetti.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Jackson catches Benedetti right on the button with a cross.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Benedetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benedetti in his tracks.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Benedetti slips a jab from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Benedetti lands a two punch combo.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skippy Jackson.
Well Jackson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1006 Jack v Joseph
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Yabattoir's head but Yabattoir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yabattoir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Yabattoir misses with a looping left.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yabattoir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yabattoir lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Yabattoir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yabattoir slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson defending well as Yabattoir loads up on a big left hand.
Yabattoir misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Yabattoir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yabattoir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Yabattoir is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson pulls Yabattoir in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Yabattoir looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Yabattoir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yabattoir tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Yabattoir is trying to escape the mount.
Yabattoir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Yabattoir tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Yabattoir is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yabattoir is looking to escape.
Yabattoir tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.#T3#
Jackson tries to control but Yabattoir wriggling away.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yabattoir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yabattoir wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Yabattoir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yabattoir is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yabattoir tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.#T4#
Yabattoir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson prevents Yabattoir from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Yabattoir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Yabattoir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Yabattoir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is not content to let Yabattoir control the position.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Yabattoir keeps moving and retains side control.
Yabattoir tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Yabattoir working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Yabattoir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson has given up his back. #T1#
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yabattoir's guard. Nice work there by Jackson. #SUB#
Yabattoir has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yabattoir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Yabattoir.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yabattoir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Yabattoir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Yabattoir's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yabattoir is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Yabattoir tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
Yabattoir breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yabattoir stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yabattoir trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yabattoir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Yabattoir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yabattoir's best efforts.#T3#
Yabattoir wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to control but Yabattoir is keeping busy. #SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Yabattoir.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Yabattoir has control of the leg. #SUB#
Yabattoir is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Red Yabattoir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson wants to control but Yabattoir is keeping busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson is controlling Yabattoir's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yabattoir trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yabattoir is controlling the pace.
Jackson trying to control but Yabattoir postures up.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yabattoir is working away from the top position though.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Yabattoir dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Yabattoir misses.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Yabattoir misses.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yabattoir looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson slips a jab from Yabattoir.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yabattoir circles away.
Yabattoir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Yabattoir keeps it at a distance.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yabattoir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yabattoir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yabattoir passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yabattoir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yabattoir is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Yabattoir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson gets full guard.
Yabattoir wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yabattoir is one step ahead there.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yabattoir tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T2#
Yabattoir trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Yabattoir's attempt to control the position.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Yabattoir defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yabattoir is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jackson wants to control the pace but Yabattoir is squirming around nicely.
Yabattoir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Yabattoir tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yabattoir gets back to half guard.
Yabattoir manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Yabattoir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Yabattoir looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
Yabattoir tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Yabattoir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson won't allow Yabattoir to sweep him here.
Yabattoir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skippy Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dismantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dismantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
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!
Dismantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dismantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T1#
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dismantle lands an uppercut.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Dismantle's ribcage. Dismantle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
A short uppercut from Dismantle.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dismantle gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson has Dismantle pressed against the cage.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Jackson tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Jackson pushes Dismantle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle lands a shot to the body.
Jackson trying to stall but Dismantle improves his position.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Dismantle tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Dismantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Dismantle gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dismantle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab from Dismantle.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson tries to clinch but Dismantle is having none of it.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dismantle defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dismantle can pounce on him.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dismantle drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Dismantle and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dismantle pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson tries to stall but Dismantle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson looking to stall.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dismantle.
Jackson tries to stall but Dismantle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dismantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Mickey Dismantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dismantle scores with a hook to the body.
Dismantle tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle lands with a light punch inside.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson is leaning against Dismantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dismantle lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Dismantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dismantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is working Dismantle over against the cage.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Dismantle works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Skippy Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dismantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Dismantle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dismantle ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Dismantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson works on Dismantle's body with a couple of short punches.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Dismantle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dismantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Dismantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T1#
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dismantle is keeping busy.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson gets through Dismantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Dismantle improves position.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Dismantle lands with a right to the head.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson is looking to control Dismantle's arms but Dismantle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dismantle gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Dismantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dismantle gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Dismantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dismantle digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Dismantle improves position.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Dismantle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.#T4#
Dismantle tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Jackson looking to stall.
Dismantle presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dismantle gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Dismantle's ribcage. Dismantle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Dismantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dismantle 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#998 Loris v Jubei
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Yabattoir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Yabattoir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donk. Yabattoir catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Yabattoir looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Yabattoir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yabattoir.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Yabattoir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Yabattoir trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Yabattoir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabattoir trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yabattoir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Yabattoir from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson pulls Yabattoir in to control the position.
Yabattoir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yabattoir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yabattoir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson is pulling down on Yabattoir's head to control his posture.
Jackson is trying to keep Yabattoir in close.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Yabattoir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yabattoir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yabattoir won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Yabattoir trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is pulling down on Yabattoir's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yabattoir swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Yabattoir gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Yabattoir postures up.
Jackson has Yabattoir pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Yabattoir tries to pass.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yabattoir tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Yabattoir actively working from the bottom here.
Yabattoir tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is thwarting Yabattoir's attempts to control the position.
Yabattoir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yabattoir.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yabattoir trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Yabattoir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yabattoir wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is thwarting Yabattoir's attempts to control the position.
Jackson prevents Yabattoir from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Yabattoir dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Yabattoir.
Jackson takes a swing at Yabattoir's ribcage but misses.
Yabattoir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yabattoir.
Jackson slips a straight right by Yabattoir.
Yabattoir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson slips under a jab from Yabattoir.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Yabattoir saw that one coming.
Yabattoir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Donk. Jackson catches Yabattoir right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Yabattoir misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Yabattoir.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries to clinch but Yabattoir is having none of it.
Yabattoir misses the jab.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Yabattoir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yabattoir 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. #T1#
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yabattoir manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Yabattoir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yabattoir pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Yabattoir is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Yabattoir is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to control but Yabattoir is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yabattoir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Red Yabattoir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yabattoir trying to control here. #T2#
Yabattoir wants to get back to full guard.
Yabattoir regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yabattoir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Yabattoir's legs - danger averted.
Yabattoir wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
Yabattoir tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#T3#
Yabattoir wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
Jackson controlling the position.
Yabattoir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson takes a little break here. Yabattoir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yabattoir sneaks back into half guard.
Yabattoir wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Yabattoir is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yabattoir gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yabattoir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Red Yabattoir 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!#R3#
Jackson misses with a hook.#TD2#
Yabattoir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yabattoir off and has taken his back!
Yabattoir wants to escape the position.
Yabattoir is still trying to improve position.
Jackson not allowing Yabattoir to control his hands.
Yabattoir wants to escape the position.
Yabattoir trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yabattoir tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yabattoir tries to break free.
Jackson controls the position.
Skippy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yabattoir trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Jackson controls the action.
Yabattoir is really stuck here.
Jackson 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.
Jackson has the hooks in. Yabattoir is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson gets his hands free as Yabattoir looks to control.
Yabattoir tries to break free.
Yabattoir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Jackson is looking to control Yabattoir but Yabattoir is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jackson gets his hands free as Yabattoir looks to control.
Yabattoir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yabattoir trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yabattoir rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position. #T4#
Yabattoir keeps trying to improve his position.
Yabattoir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yabattoir tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yabattoir wants to control but Jackson passes into side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skippy Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yabattoir 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#994 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Keenan Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a hook but Keenan Jr avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Keenan Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Keenan Jr moved out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Keenan Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Skippy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Keenan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Jackson backs off Keenan Jr throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan Jr looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Keenan Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson defending well as Keenan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.#T1#
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Keenan Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Keenan Jr saw that one coming.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Keenan Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan Jr's head.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan Jr seems unphased.
Keenan Jr slips a straight right by Jackson.
Keenan Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Keenan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson cracks Keenan Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Keenan Jr back into the cage.#T2#
Jackson stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan Jr. #BC2#
Keenan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab.
Keenan Jr missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Keenan Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Keenan Jr.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Keenan Jr up against the cage.
Keenan Jr letting Jackson take a breather here.#BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson tries to clinch but Keenan Jr is having none of it.
Keenan Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3##CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Keenan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Keenan Jr.
Jackson misses with a looping left.#CL#
Jackson rushes Keenan Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jackson. #BC2#
Keenan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Keenan Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Keenan Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keenan Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keenan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan Jr.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Keenan Jr.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Keenan Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Keenan Jr tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
Keenan Jr slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Keenan Jr with a good jab.
Keenan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan Jr circles away.
Keenan Jr takes one on the button.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan Jr moves away.
Keenan Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Keenan Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Keenan Jr against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Keenan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.#CL#
Jackson has Keenan Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan Jr off the cage and back into range.
Keenan Jr lands a jab.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keenan Jr backwards.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan Jr thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keenan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Keenan Jr.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan Jr circles away.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan Jr circles away. #T2#
Keenan Jr defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Keenan Jr slips the punch.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Keenan Jr lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan Jr moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp 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!
Keenan Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keenan Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Keenan Jr in a clinch. #T3#
Jackson lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Keenan Jr is breathing heavily.
Jackson is pushing Keenan Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson just leaning against Keenan Jr, taking a breather.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #BC2#
Keenan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan Jr throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Keenan Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keenan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keenan Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Keenan Jr's body.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan Jr on the side of the head.
Jackson throws the left hand but Keenan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Keenan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Keenan Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keenan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Keenan Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Keenan Jr slips the punch.
Keenan Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Jackson forces Keenan Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson trying to stall but Keenan Jr improves his position.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan Jr can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Keenan Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Keenan Jr in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is leaning against Keenan Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Keenan Jr's ribcage. Keenan Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Keenan Jr's head but Keenan Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan Jr staying out of range there.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.#CL#
Jackson rushes Keenan Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Skippy Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan Jr backwards.
Jackson tries a body shot but Keenan Jr blocks it. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan Jr.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keenan Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan Jr circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan Jr. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Skippy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Keenan Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gareth Keenan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Keenan Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan Jr manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
And Keenan Jr responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Keenan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
Skippy Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Keenan Jr lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Keenan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jackson clinches. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Keenan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keenan Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Keenan Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan Jr seems unphased.
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Jackson backs off Keenan Jr throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson misses with a hook. Keenan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Keenan Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gareth Keenan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson taking a breather.#BC2#
Keenan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Keenan Jr staying out of range there.
Jackson takes a swing at Keenan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Keenan Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Keenan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan Jr. Keenan Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skippy Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 175 Hightower vs Veainu
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joshy swinging wildly here.
A cross from Joshy lands.#CL2#
Joshy has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. #TD2#
Joshy pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Joshy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Joshy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Joshy has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 4
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Ekaku cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Jackson checks the leg kick.#T1#
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekaku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Ekaku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Jackson.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson 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.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Jackson.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Ekaku stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Ekaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson 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.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Jackson throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.#T2#
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson misses the jab.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Ekaku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Ekaku with a nice cross.#CL#
Ekaku instigates a clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson jumps guard but Ekaku turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ekaku holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skippy Jackson.
Jackson jumps guard but Ekaku stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ekaku avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Ekaku defends it easily. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ekaku controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku is aware though and is defending well.
Ekaku passes into half guard.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Jackson.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku lands with an overhand left.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Ekaku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekaku slips a jab from Jackson.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku on the side of the head.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Ekaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Donk. Ekaku catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Ekaku slips a jab from Jackson.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Ekaku misses with a few strikes there.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Jackson.#T3#
Ekaku lands a front kick.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Jackson.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku is wise to it.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Jackson slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.#T4#
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skippy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekaku, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Satoshi Ekaku, 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 161 Magrath vs Mac Airt
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Jackson misses. #T2#
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Skippy Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skippy Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov 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.
Jackson throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skippy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Skippy Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses the jab.
Skippy Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Skippy Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
A big left from Jackson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skippy Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Jackson misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.#CUT#The cut above Skippy Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A cross from Jackson lands.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a leg kick #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Kersikov lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Kersikov is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jackson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jackson is out cold! Kersikov holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warrior tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warrior.
Warrior slips a jab from Jackson.
Warrior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Warrior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warrior is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Warrior pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warrior lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Warrior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Warrior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warrior has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warrior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Warrior wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T1#
Warrior works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warrior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Warrior is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Warrior has his hands clasped together but Jackson extends and breaks Warrior's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skippy Jackson!
Skippy Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 151 Fukumitsu vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pardi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Pardi's guard.
Pardi has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Pardi is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Pardi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to stand but Pardi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pardi looking to control.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pardi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pardi is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Pardi defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Pardi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Pardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to control but Pardi is working from the bottom.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Pardi is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Pardi can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jackson tries to clinch there but Pardi circles away.
Pardi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a body punch but Pardi moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pardi sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Pardi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pardi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Pardi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pardi is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Pardi's attempt to control the position.
Pardi holding on.
Jackson landing a few strikes. #T2#
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the position but Pardi is working away. #T3#
Pardi wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson trying to control the action but Pardi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Pardi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Pardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Pardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Pardi pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Pardi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Pardi is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson'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!#R3#
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pardi is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Pardi seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pardi is keeping the position for now.
Pardi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Jackson prevents Pardi from getting back to his feet.
Pardi is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pardi.
Pardi missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Jackson forces Pardi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Pardi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pardi throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Pardi backing up. Pardi nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pardi swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Kristof Pardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pardi throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Jackson counters with a crisp one two that drops Pardi! Jackson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pardi to his feet! Pardi is in big trouble!#ROC#Pardi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jackson forces Pardi back against the cage and clinches.
Pardi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
A short right from Pardi.
Pardi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skippy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pardi misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pardi thinking.
Pardi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Pardi seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pardi.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pardi misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pardi wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard. #REVB#
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Pardi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pardi.
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Skippy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is pushing down on Pardi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pardi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Pardi's attempt to control the position.
Pardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pardi can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pardi looks to move to half guard but instead Jackson has passed into mount! Damn!
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Pardi working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pardi for as long as he can get away with.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skippy Jackson!
Our winner, Skippy Jackson, 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.
Kristof Pardi was interviewed post fight and said 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.

Event: DMMA 142 Assndrop vs Fukumitsu
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Ekelund keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Munga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Munga or perhaps it was just good defense by Ekelund, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Munga.
Ekelund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munga has time to react.#CL2#
Ekelund forces Munga back against the cage and clinches.
Munga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Munga scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga misses with the head strike.
Munga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekelund. #TD#
Munga pulls guard.
Munga keeping full guard, as Ekelund tries to pass. #T1#
Munga pulls Ekelund in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ekelund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekelund has managed to get both his arms back between Munga's legs - danger averted.
Ekelund 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.
Munga can't keep his opponent in guard - Ekelund advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munga tries to get to full guard but Ekelund has control of the leg.
Munga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munga.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munga wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekelund sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Munga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekelund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munga is trying to keep Ekelund in close.
Munga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga throwing strikes but missing.
Ekelund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekelund trying to control the position.
Munga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga throwing strikes but missing.
Munga throws an elbow that misses. Ekelund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munga's guard. Nice move by Ekelund!#REVB##T4#
Ekelund is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ekelund trying to control but Munga is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Munga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munga working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekelund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munga slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Munga.
Munga scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekelund should have avoided that one.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Ekelund gets caught napping as Munga dives in and scores a takedown. Ekelund manages to retain guard.
Munga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekelund wants to hit a sweep here but Munga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ekelund there!
Munga with good strikes from the mount here!
Munga throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekelund can't escape the position.
Ekelund is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Munga raining down hammerfists from mount.
Munga misses with some ground and pound and Ekelund recovers position to half guard.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekelund to regain full guard.
Munga throws an elbow that misses. Ekelund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munga's guard. Nice move by Ekelund!#REVB#
Munga working a defensive guard but Ekelund passes into half guard.
Munga wants to control but Ekelund is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Munga looking for submissions off his back.
Munga is looking to get back to full guard here but Ekelund has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Munga tries to buck Ekelund off but Ekelund is having none of it.
Ekelund trying to control the position but Munga is working away.
Ekelund remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Munga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Munga is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ekelund trying to control the position but Munga is working away.
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.
Munga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekelund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munga sneaks back into half guard.
Ekelund trying to control the action but Munga is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Munga is looking for a sweep. Ekelund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munga works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Munga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ekelund defends well.
Munga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Munga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekelund postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ekelund moves out of range of the leg kick from Munga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Munga misses with a straight left.
Ekelund tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Ekelund has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munga blocking some punches.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Munga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Munga circles away.
Ekelund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekelund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Munga misses.
Munga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekelund's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekelund misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munga tries to counter with a takedown but Ekelund is quick to defend against it.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Munga is out of range.
Munga tries a low kick but Ekelund avoids it.#CL2#
Ekelund rushes Munga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Ekelund. #T1#
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Munga.
Munga lands a left hand.
Munga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ekelund is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munga.
Munga jumps guard but Ekelund turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munga.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
Munga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ekelund just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aum Munga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Ekelund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mungas head.
Munga working aggressively here.
Munga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Munga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands a hook that snaps the head of Munga backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munga. #T2#
Munga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
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!
Munga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munga throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Munga fails to land.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munga can't get the takedown.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of Munga's head.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Munga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head. #TD#
Ekelund is fighting off a takedown attempt but Munga is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ekelund to the mat. Ekelund regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Munga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munga postures up and lands a big shot to Ekelund's brow.
Munga working some strikes from top position.#T3##SUB#
Munga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ekelund is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Munga, into his guard. #REVB#
Munga wants to control but Ekelund passes easily into half guard.
Ekelund wants to control but Munga is keeping him busy.
Munga is trying to maintain the position but Ekelund is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekelund prevents Munga from improving his position.
Ekelund is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Ekelund works his way into full mount!
Ekelund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Munga tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Ekelund.
I think Ekelund 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munga slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Munga is just out of range.
Munga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Munga avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Munga gets a takedown into half guard.
Benedetti trying to control here. #SUB#
Benedetti is defending against the submission attempts here by Munga.
Munga missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Munga wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benedetti controlling the position well.
Benedetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munga.
Benedetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Munga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benedetti controlling the position for now.
Benedetti trying to hold on to Munga's head to control him but Munga postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Munga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benedetti trying to control from the bottom.
Munga thows a huge punch but Benedetti dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Munga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Munga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benedetti defending well though.
Ground and pound from Munga.
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Munga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Munga sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Benedetti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Benedetti avoids a series of strikes thrown by Munga.
Benedetti tries to lock up and control but Munga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Munga unloading with bombs!
Munga lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Benedetti hang on?
Munga dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Benedetti is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Benedetti covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aum Munga!
Aum Munga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Munga throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munga misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munga connects with a solid leg kick.
Munga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Munga with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Aum Munga has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a quick counter head kick but Munga was just out of range.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munga moves away.
Munga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munga swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Munga.
Kersikov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Munga tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Munga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Munga is rocked!
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munga missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Munga seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Munga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dmitri Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aum Munga.
Munga throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Munga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKersikov.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.#T2#
Munga lands with a cross.
Munga lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Munga looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Munga misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Munga.
Munga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Munga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Munga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Aum Munga's cut even more.
Munga shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Munga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Munga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Munga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Munga throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Munga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Munga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Munga looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Munga cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Munga.
Munga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munga swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Munga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Kersikov pushes Munga off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munga misses with the combination.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munga misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munga misses with a left hand #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a head kick that drops Munga to the mat! Munga scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT#The cut above Aum Munga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Munga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Munga catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munga swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Aum Munga's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Munga throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right that sends Munga to the canvas! Kersikov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Kersikov!
An out of breath Dmitri Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Imanari dives in and grabs Munga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munga pushes down on Imanari's head and hops out.
Munga throws a leg kick but Imanari moved away.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munga. #CL#
Imanari has closed the distance and engaged Munga in a clinch.
Munga lands with a short shot to the head.
Imanari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imanari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Munga up against the cage.
Imanari throws a head punch that misses.
Imanari jumps guard but Munga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Munga scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Imanari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Imanari jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Imanari holds on and takes a little breather.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Imanari has wrist control.
Munga scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck.
Munga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Imanari blocks nicely.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga lands a couple of digs.
Munga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck.
Munga trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Imanari controls Munga momentarily but Munga frees himself. #T2#
Munga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munga lands a couple of digs.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Munga is proving a slippery customer.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Munga works over Imanari with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Munga is working Imanari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munga won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
Munga looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Munga stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Imanari throws up his legs and catches Munga in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Munga tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Imanari! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Imanari!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Imanari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Munga lands with a nice body punch.
Hohenthal lands the left hand.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Munga misses.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Munga.
Munga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Munga eats them both and turns towards Hohenthal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Munga.
Munga tried to score with a low kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Munga lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hohenthal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.#T1##TD#
Munga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hohenthal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munga is in Hohenthal's guard.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Hohenthal has wrist control.
Hohenthal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hohenthal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munga.
Munga stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Munga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Munga preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hohenthal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munga defends it easily.
Munga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Munga stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohenthal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hohenthal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Munga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohenthal defends well.
Hohenthal won't allow Munga to sweep him here. #T3#
Hohenthal lands a couple of digs.
Munga working a defensive guard here.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal stands and throws Munga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Munga is trying to improve his position.
Munga regains half guard.
Munga tries to get to full guard but Hohenthal has control of the leg. #T4#
Munga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hohenthal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munga is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hohenthal wants to control but Munga is keeping him busy.
Munga wants to get back to full guard.
Munga regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Munga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hohenthal passes into half guard.
Munga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munga.#SUB#
Munga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hohenthal has picked Munga up and slammed him! Munga can't keep hold of the triangle and Hohenthal manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lennart Hohenthal 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#
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Munga lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
Munga misses with a shot to the body
and Hohenthal counters with a series of strikes. Munga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Hohenthal scores with the left hand. Munga knows he should have avoided that one.
Munga throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Munga throws a low kick but Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1##TD#
Munga shoots in and bounces Hohenthal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Munga won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here.
Hohenthal wants to hit a sweep here but Munga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hohenthal there!
Munga lands a big elbow.
Munga wants to control the pace but Hohenthal is squirming around nicely.
Hohenthal regains half guard.
Munga working Hohenthal over with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Munga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hohenthal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munga prevents Hohenthal from improving his position.
Hohenthal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Munga working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hohenthal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hohenthal is trying to control the position but Munga postures up.
Munga is stalling in the full guard.
Hohenthal trying to keep a closed guard but Munga is proving a slippery customer.
Munga advances position into side control!
Munga trying to control the action but Hohenthal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munga working away.
Munga throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hohenthal works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Munga is controlling well.
Hohenthal manages to get to full guard.
Munga being controlled here momentarily.
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 Aum Munga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut. Munga saw that one coming.
Hohenthal 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Munga scores with a four punch combination!
Hohenthal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Munga slips the punch.
Munga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hohenthal moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Munga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hohenthal at a distance.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Munga throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munga.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Munga swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range. #T1#
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Munga's shoulder, as Munga tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munga lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munga slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munga.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Munga avoids them all with ease.
Munga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hohenthal sprawls and moves away.
Munga lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Munga is looking to wear down Hohenthal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munga slips under a jab.
Munga moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Munga thuds a left hand into Hohenthal's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Munga.
Hohenthal dodges the punch combination from Munga. #T2#
Munga works the jab nicely.
Hohenthal connects with the punch.
Jab by Munga.
Munga tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munga tries for a takedown but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Munga.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.
Munga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga scores with a jab.
Munga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hohenthal is able to avoid easily.
Hohenthal misses with a wild combination.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Munga gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage. #CL#
Munga moves into the clinch.#T3#
Munga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Hohenthal wants to stall. #TD#
Munga has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hohenthal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Munga loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hohenthal hold on?
Munga punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hohenthal wants to control his opponent's hands but Munga gets his hands free.
Munga has the hooks in. Hohenthal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hohenthal just trying to survive but Munga is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Munga throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hohenthal trying to control the hands but Munga breaks the grip.
Munga keeps control of the position as Hohenthal tries to break free. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga is landing with strikes from the back.
Hohenthal trying to control the hands but Munga breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munga scores with strikes from the back.
Can Hohenthal hold on?! Munga is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hohenthal can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munga 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!
Our winner, Aum Munga, 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 86: Hasselhoff vs Account
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Munga misses with a hook
and Assndrop counters with a low kick, right behind Munga 's knee. #TD2#
Munga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Assndrop did well to prevent Munga getting side control.
Munga wants to take a breather but Assndrop is having none of it.
Munga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assndrop wants to control but Munga is keeping busy.
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assndrop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga throwing shots but Assndrop is blocking nicely.
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assndrop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Assndrop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munga.
Munga wants to free his trapped foot but Assndrop is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Munga in particular looking to stall.
Munga trying to control from Assndrop's half guard. Assndrop has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Assndrop 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Assndrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Assndrop, not yet.
Assndrop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munga landing some decent shots from guard.
Munga advances position into side control!#T2#
Munga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Assndrop is avoiding damage well.
Munga connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Assndrop some visible discomfort.
Munga 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 Assndrop's shoulder. That is not cool.
Munga lands some shots froms side control.
Munga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Assndrop stops Munga from passing to mount.
Assndrop can't do much from the bottom here.
Munga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Munga in side control lands a decent elbow.
Munga lands some shots froms side control.
Munga postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Munga looks up at the clock and then as Assndrop takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Munga smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Munga is looking to take a break and control but Assndrop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munga working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Munga wants to control but Assndrop is keeping him busy.
Munga scores with a couple of short elbows.
Assndrop defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Munga crashes against the mat.
Munga sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Assndrop is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Munga lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Assndrop down.
Assndrop takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Munga misses with the ground and pound.
Munga is trying to ground and pound but Assndrop uses the momentary lack of control by Munga to regain half guard. #T4#
Munga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Assndrop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assndrop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munga.
Munga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assndrop's head.
Munga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Assndrop is trying to maintain the position but Munga is very close to passing his half guard.
Munga trying to mount his opponent but Assndrop defends it.
Munga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Munga is trying to control. Assndrop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Assndrop slips under a jab from Munga.
Assndrop staying out of range there.
Munga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Munga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop counters with an inside leg kick.
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
Munga misses with a hook. Assndrop ducked under it nicely.
Assndrop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assndrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.
Assndrop walks into a straight right hand from Munga.
Munga blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop swings for the body but Munga moves out of range.
Munga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Assndrop connects with a looping right hand.
Assndrop wants to land a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Assndrop throwing a counter right hand but Munga manages to avoid it.
Munga misses with an uppercut
and Assndrop counters with a leg kick.
Munga 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.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Munga misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from Munga does no damage.
Maurits Assndrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assndrop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munga blocks a low kick nicely.
Assndrop slips under a jab from Munga.
Assndrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Assndrop ducks right into an uppercut from Munga.
Nice uppercut lands for Munga. That snapped Assndrop's head back.
A big left from Munga misses.
Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munga.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Munga checks it.
A good leg kick by Assndrop.
Munga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop counters with a right hand to the body.
Munga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Assndrop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Assndrop.
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munga lands a glancing blow to the side of Assndrop's head.
Munga shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Assndrop blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Munga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Assndrop scores with a hook.
A jab from Munga misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop lands a nice shot that snaps Munga's head back.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munga throws a lazy uppercut
and Assndrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Assndrop staying out of range there.
Assndrop motions for Munga to come forward. Assndrop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Munga throws a series of punches but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.
Munga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munga throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop scores with a nice strike.
Munga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.
A leg kick checked by Munga.#T3#
Assndrop throws the left hand but Munga avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Munga.
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assndrop feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Munga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Assndrop quickly recovers to half guard.
Assndrop is looking to control Munga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assndrop avoid being mounted?
Munga working the head and body with strikes.
Munga wants to control but Assndrop is keeping him busy.
Munga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Assndrop is pressing down on Munga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Assndrop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Munga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assndrop keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
Munga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munga throwing strikes but missing.
Munga trying to control but Assndrop is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Munga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Munga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Munga with a hook.
Munga slips a jab from Assndrop.
Munga misses with a lunging right hand
and Assndrop counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Munga misses.
Munga is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Munga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Assndrop.
Munga throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
Munga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Munga throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Assndrop is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munga lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Munga.
Good leg kick by Assndrop.
Munga lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Assndrop.
Assndrop feints and then cracks Munga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munga down.
Munga slips under a jab from Assndrop.
It seemed like Munga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assndrop moves away.
Assndrop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munga checks a low kick from Assndrop.
A nice side step and Munga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Assndrop scores with the left hand. Munga knows he should have avoided that one.
Munga throws a nice looking combination but Assndrop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assndrop throws a chopping leg kick but Munga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assndrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Munga tries to counter it with a takedown but Assndrop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Munga misses with a lunging right hand
and Assndrop counters with a straight right hand.
Munga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Assndrop blocks a jab.
It looked like Assndrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Assndrop.
Munga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Assndrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assndrop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Munga throws a combination. Assndrop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch lands to the side of Munga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Assndrop 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 Munga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Munga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Assndrop slips a straight right by Munga.
Assndrop tried to score with a low kick but Munga checks it.
Munga lands the left hand.
Assndrop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munga throws a right hand that misses
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munga misses with a double jab.
Munga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Assndrop.
Munga misses with a looping left.#T3#
Assndrop misses with a leg kick.
Munga throws a good cross that connects.
Munga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assndrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assndrop counters with a thumping low kick.
Assndrop motions for Munga to come forward. Assndrop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Assndrop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Assndrop scrambles back to his feet.
Munga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Assndrop eats them both and turns towards Munga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maurits Assndrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Munga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Assndrop throws a solid leg kick but Munga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Assndrop.
A jab from Munga misses.
Munga checks a leg kick.
Assndrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop scores with a hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assndrop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Munga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munga cracks a nice hook into Assndrop's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Assndrop.
Assndrop defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Assndrop throws a jab when Munga was well out of range.
Munga shoots in for a takedown but Assndrop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Assndrop is looking to counter punch.
Munga swings widly with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a nice uppercut.
Munga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Assndrop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munga manages to avoid it.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Munga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga lands with an overhand left.
Assndrop gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Assndrop tries to sprawl but Munga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Munga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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 Maurits Assndrop.
I think Munga 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!
Aum Munga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 78: Johnson vs Mukunzi
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Munga throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.
Petit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Munga throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Munga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petit is trying to defend but Munga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petit is holding on to half guard well.
Munga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Munga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit gets full guard.
Munga won't allow Petit to sweep him here.
Petit is pulling down on Munga's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petit wants to sweep but no luck.
Petit trying to keep a closed guard but Munga is proving a slippery customer.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Petit blocks nicely.
Petit pulls Munga in close to prevent any damage.
Munga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga throwing strikes but missing.
Munga throws a strike but Petit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Munga is looking for a triangle but Petit pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Petit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petit has managed to get both his arms back between Munga's legs - danger averted.
Munga wants to sweep here but Petit controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Munga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munga trying to control the position.
Petit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Munga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petit defends well.#SUB#
Munga looking for subs off his back but Petit has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Munga is looking to improve his position.
Munga wants to control but Petit passes into side.
Munga can't do much from the bottom here.
Munga is trying to escape the position but Petit is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petit is continuing to stall.
Munga tries to buck Petit off but Petit is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Munga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munga is looking to reverse the position.
Munga wants to control but Petit postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petit slows the pace down.
Munga is looking to regain half guard here but Petit keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Aum Munga 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#
Munga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petit can pounce on him. #CL#
Munga gets a clinch.
Munga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petit has him pressed against the cage.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munga is defending well for now.
Petit misses with the head strike.
Petit lands a nice uppercut.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munga is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Petit.
Munga blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Petit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Munga is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Petit to the mat. Petit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Munga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aum Munga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munga throws a strike but Petit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Munga seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petit stays in close to Munga's body and controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Munga is looking for a triangle but Petit pushes his legs off easily.
Munga working a defensive guard but Petit manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Munga is looking to reverse the position.
Munga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petit off and has taken his back!
Petit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Munga's guard. Nice work there by Petit.
Munga being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Munga is looking for a triangle but Petit pushes his legs off easily.
Petit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munga is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Munga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petit is aware though and is defending well.
Munga 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#
Petit content to stall in guard here.
Munga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Munga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Munga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munga is trying to control the position but Petit postures up.
Munga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petit manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Petit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munga is one step ahead there. #T3#
Munga forces his way into half guard.
Munga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petit is trying to maintain the position but Munga is very close to passing his half guard.
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Munga throws a strike but Petit avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Munga trying to control but Petit is working from the bottom.
Munga trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Munga wants to improve his position but instead Petit has moved into half guard.
Munga is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Petit jumps into side control!
Munga looking for a sweep but Petit has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Munga is just holding on here. Petit manages to take his back.
Munga tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Petit controlling the positon.
Petit is not going to allow Munga to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Munga.
Petit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munga misses with a right hand
and Petit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Munga scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Munga misses.
Munga throws an off balance right hand
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petit wants to slow Munga down by chopping away at his legs.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Munga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munga lands in his opponent's guard.
Petit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munga preventing the sweep.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Petit blocks nicely.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Munga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petit pulls Munga in close to his closed guard and prevents Munga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petit looking for a sweep. Not yet Petit, not yet.
Munga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Munga postures up in Petit's guard and throws a big left but Petit blocks it.
Petit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munga.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Munga postures up in Petit's guard and throws a big left but Petit blocks it.
Munga cracks Petit with a solid left hand.
Munga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Munga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petit has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Munga wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Munga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petit trying to control but Munga is working from the bottom. #T3#
Munga is trying to keep Petit in close.
Munga wants to sweep but no luck.
Munga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petit controls the pace.
Munga wants to sweep here but Petit controlling him for the moment.
Munga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Munga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petit postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Munga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munga misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Munga misses its intended target.
Petit scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munga just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Petit misses.
Petit looks to score with a jab to the body but Munga is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munga 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aum Munga!
Our winner, Aum Munga, 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 70: Andrianakis v Johnson
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for Munga's leg but Munga calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Benedetti gets caught flat footed, as Munga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benedetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benedetti is controlling Munga's posture.
Let's hope that Benedetti 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.
Benedetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munga distracts Benedetti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Benedetti has control of Munga's left arm, preventing Munga from doing any damage.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benedetti holds on and takes a little breather.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully. #T1#
Benedetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munga postures up in Benedetti's guard and throws a big left but Benedetti blocks it.
Munga preventing the sweep.
Benedetti is pulling down on Munga's head. It's preventing any offense from Munga, at least for the moment.
Munga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but Munga postures up.
Benedetti is pulling down on Munga's head. It's preventing any offense from Munga, at least for the moment.
Munga lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Munga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Munga has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Benedetti has Munga pulled in close to control his posture.
Munga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benedetti working a defensive guard here.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benedetti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Benedetti prevents Munga from improving his position.#T3#
Benedetti slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Benedetti is looking for a kimura but Munga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benedetti to get the leverage.
Munga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Munga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benedetti is one step ahead there.
Benedetti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munga is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Benedetti stands and steps away. Munga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Munga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Munga postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Munga is looking to take a break and control but Benedetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti tries to bench press Munga off him but Munga keeps the position.
Benedetti can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti is trying to get back to his feet.
Benedetti wants to control but Munga postures up.
Munga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti cracks Munga with a good jab.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Munga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Munga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Munga.#CL#
Munga rushes Benedetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Munga is trying to break the clinch but Benedetti is controlling him.
Munga can't break the clinch.
Benedetti cracks Munga with a nice body shot.
Benedetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munga backwards.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Munga blocks it.
A short right from Munga.
Munga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benedetti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Munga.
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!
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Munga. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Munga misses with a straight right.
Munga shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Munga moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.#CL#
Munga has closed the distance and engaged Benedetti in a clinch.
Munga is trying to break the clinch but Benedetti has him pressed against the cage.
Munga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aum Munga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards. #BC2#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga throws a series of punches but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munga misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Munga.
Munga scores with a decent looking hook.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munga throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Benedetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Munga slips under a jab.
Munga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Munga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti throws a jab when Munga was well out of range.
Munga scores with a shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munga looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti takes one to the chin there.
Munga misses with a hook
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti connects with a body shot that sends Munga's belly button to the back.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Munga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benedetti, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Munga breaks the clinch.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Munga misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Munga's shoulder, as Munga tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Munga.
Munga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.#T4#
Munga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benedetti.
Rafael Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munga throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benedetti cracks Munga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti lands a jab to Munga's midsection.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munga is out of range and Benedetti settles back down.
A big left from Munga misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benedetti.
Munga looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Munga fails with the takedown.
Munga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Munga is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Benedetti 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.
Munga moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munga.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Munga checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by Munga.
Munga checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Munga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munga misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a jab when Munga was well out of range.
Munga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Munga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Munga with an uppercut!
Munga tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Munga moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Munga misses the target.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Munga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Munga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Munga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benedetti's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti controlling the position.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga preventing the sweep. #T1#
Munga is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benedetti wants to control but Munga passes easily into half guard.
Benedetti has his hands clasped together around Munga's back. He's all about the action.
Benedetti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benedetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munga trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Benedetti managing to control the position. #T2#
Benedetti controls Munga momentarily but Munga frees himself.
Munga stays in close to Benedetti's body and controls the position.
Benedetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Munga checks a leg kick nicely.
Munga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti looks to land a body kick but Munga moved away.
Munga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Munga misses with a straight right.
Munga staying out of range there.
Munga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Munga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benedetti swivels and escapes.
Munga swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munga.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Munga is avoiding it.
Munga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Munga misses the jab.
Munga misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Munga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benedetti enables Munga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benedetti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Munga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
Benedetti pulls Munga in to control the position.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but Munga postures up.
Munga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benedetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munga lands a couple of elbows.
Munga lands a couple of digs.
Benedetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benedetti working a defensive guard but Munga manages to pass into side control anyway.

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 Aum Munga.
I think Munga 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 61: Luciano v Andrianakis
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Munga moved out of range nicely.
Munga misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes scores with the left hand. Munga knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Munga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga scores with a sloppy right hand. Grimes should have avoided that one.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Munga throws a good cross that connects.
Munga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimes.
Munga scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Munga blocks the leg kick.
Munga takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes lands a really nice looking cross but Munga seems unphased.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Munga scores with a jab. Grimes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes takes a swing at Munga's ribcage but misses.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grimes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munga throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Munga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grimes to the ground. Munga is now in Grimes's guard.
Grimes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga is in close to Grimes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grimes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Munga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grimes passes into half guard.
Munga has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Grimes content to control rather than advance.
Munga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Munga is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munga.
Munga 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.
Munga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now.
Munga connects with a couple of short punches.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
As Munga backs away, Grimes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Munga misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a thumping low kick.
Munga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munga throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Munga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Munga works Grimes's body with a nice hook.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munga throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Munga fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munga.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munga misses with a looping left.
Munga 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.
Munga misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with a slapping 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!
Grimes slips under a jab.#T1#
Grimes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munga throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Munga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Munga misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munga swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a hook.
Grimes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Munga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munga lands an overhand right.
Munga throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Munga.
Munga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimes tries to work over Munga's front leg with a kick but Munga checks it.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Munga.#T2#
Munga misses with a takedown attempt - Grimes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grimes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aum Munga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munga throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Munga shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense.
Rogan Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aum Munga.
Munga cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimes swings for the body but Munga moves out of range.
Munga cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes throws a hook but Munga avoids it easily.
Munga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Munga misses.
Munga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimes can pounce on him.
Munga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Munga misses.
Grimes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munga in his tracks.
Grimes lands a jab to Munga's midsection.
Munga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Munga looking to score a takedown here. Grimes is defending well but Munga drives through and ends up in Grimes's guard.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Munga throws an elbow that misses. Grimes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munga's guard. Nice move by Grimes!#REVR#
Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Munga is retaining full guard.
Munga looking for a sweep. Not yet Munga, not yet.
Grimes is stalling in the full guard.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grimes trying to move into half guard but instead Munga has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Munga advances position into side control!
Munga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grimes regains half guard, as Munga was trying to land strikes.
Munga trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aum Munga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Munga.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Grimes walks into a jab.
Munga looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Munga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grimes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Munga crashes against the mat.
Grimes dodges the ground and pound from Munga.
Munga creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Munga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Munga is trying to ground and pound but Grimes uses the momentary lack of control by Munga to regain half guard.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grimes to regain full guard.
Aum Munga has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
Munga throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Munga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grimes wants to stand but Munga is controlling his posture from full guard.
Munga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
Munga wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Munga is still trying to improve position.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Munga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grimes won't allow Munga to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Munga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Munga 's knee.
Munga 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.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Grimes.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Munga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Munga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grimes to the mat! Grimes manages to get full guard.

Grimes pushes Munga off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munga misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.#CL#
Grimes has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Grimes to work.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes scores with a shoulder strike.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Munga.
Grimes working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Munga lands a body shot.
Munga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Munga.
Grimes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Munga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Munga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aum Munga.
Well Munga 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 52: Luciano vs Johnson
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Munga misses with a two punch combination.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
We've been hearing reports that Munga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rizzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Munga's head.
No joy there for Munga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munga lands with a cross.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munga.
Munga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo scores with a hook.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Munga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
Rizzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Munga.
Munga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munga defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
Munga just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga staying out of range there.#T1#
Rizzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munga's hands.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Rizzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munga slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Jab by Munga.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Munga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo cracks Munga with an open hand slap.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Rizzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Rizzo lands with a shot to the body.
Rizzo 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo jabs Munga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rizzo scrambles back to his feet.
Rizzo slips a jab from Munga.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Munga misses with a looping right.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Rizzo scores with a nice head shot.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Munga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga slips under a jab from Rizzo.#T3#
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munga catches Rizzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo loads up on a big right hand but Munga slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Munga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizzo! But no joy.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munga staying out of range there.
Rizzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Munga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga lands a jab to Rizzo's midsection.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Munga lands a lovely overhand right.
Munga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munga moves away from the strike by Rizzo. #T4#
Rizzo scores with a jab.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Munga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Munga misses the target.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Munga slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Munga lands with an overhand left.
Munga connects with a jab.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but Munga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo moves out of range as Munga strikes.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munga misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Munga.
Munga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga digs a good hook to Rizzo's body.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga 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#
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Munga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Munga.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzo at a distance.
Munga misses with a body shot
and Rizzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munga fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Munga is out of range.
Aum Munga is winning the standup battle so far.
Munga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Munga blocks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
A big right from Munga misses.
Rizzo slips a jab from Munga.
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Munga lands with a hook. Rizzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Munga slips a jab from Rizzo.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Rizzo lands with a hook. Munga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munga throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munga scores with a nice right hand.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rizzo tries to score with a low kick but Munga moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munga.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Munga slips under a jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Munga misses the target.
Munga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo feints a counter leg kick.
Munga ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
As Rizzo looks to move away, Munga throws a big counter combo but Rizzo just gets out of the way.
Munga throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Rizzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munga momentarily.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Munga moves out of range.
Munga looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Munga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Rizzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munga is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Munga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Munga checks a leg kick.
Munga misses the jab.
Rizzo lands a jab to the head.
Rizzo digs a good body shot into Munga's ribs.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a chopping leg kick but Munga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rizzo thumps Munga with a low kick.
Munga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Munga.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Munga misses its intended target.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munga.
A jab lands there for Rizzo.
Munga slips under a jab.#T4#
Munga connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Munga avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munga.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Munga throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga connects with a jab.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Munga throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Munga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo wants to slow Munga down by chopping away at his legs.
Munga cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
Munga lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga is looking to counter punch.
Munga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Aum Munga will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick.
Rizzo connects with a jab.
Munga misses with a looping left.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga swinging wildly here.
Rizzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Munga is able to avoid easily.
Munga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munga looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
A jab from Munga finds it's way through Rizzo's defenses.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munga.
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
Rizzo clobbers Munga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
It looked like Munga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A slow jab from Munga misses its intended target.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Munga throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Munga blocks a leg kick.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Munga's shoulder, as Munga tries to avoid the shot.
Munga throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Munga throws a big shot that misses.
Munga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Munga.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Munga.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rizzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Munga has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Munga checks a low kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Rizzo scores with a jab. Munga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rizzo lands a jab.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
Rizzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rizzo connects with the punch.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Rizzo.
Munga lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
It looked like Munga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Munga saw that one coming.
Munga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Munga down.
A lazy left from Rizzo finds it's target.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo needs to keep his hands up - Munga had a free shot at his head there.
Munga blocks a jab.
Munga throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Munga digs a good body shot into Rizzo's ribs.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Munga throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Munga clobbers Rizzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munga lands a slapping body shot.
Munga cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Munga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munga connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Munga is out of range.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga lands a lovely overhand right.
Munga sizes up Rizzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Munga staying out of range there.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munga manages to avoid it.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munga misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Munga moves away from the strike by Rizzo.

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 Aum Munga.
Well Munga 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Pihopa throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga lands with a nice body punch.
Pihopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Munga is just out of range.
Pihopa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munga. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Pihopa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pihopa lands a slapping body shot.
Pihopa misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munga, as that shot connected.
Pihopa misses with a body kick.
Pihopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Munga. That snapped Pihopa's head back.
Pihopa throws a body shot but no joy.
Pihopa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Munga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Pihopa misses #TD2#
and Munga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pihopa won't be happy with that.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga working the ground and pound but Pihopa is defending the strikes.
Munga working the strikes but Pihopa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Munga thows a huge punch but Pihopa dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munga working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Munga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pihopa defending well though.
Pihopa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pihopa tries to get out of the position.
Munga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pihopa's coaches at The Million Dollar Gym 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.
Munga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munga trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga throwing shots but Pihopa is blocking nicely.
Munga wants to pass to mount but Pihopa is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Munga there.
Pihopa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Munga 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. #T2#
Munga thows a huge punch but Pihopa dodges it nicely.
Munga working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Munga is looking to take a break and control but Pihopa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Munga misses with a head shot. Pihopa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Munga won't allow Pihopa to get back to his feet.
Munga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Pihopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga stands up over Pihopa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pihopa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munga distracts Pihopa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munga lands a couple of digs.
Pihopa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Pihopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munga.
Munga postures up in Pihopa's guard and throws a big left but Pihopa blocks it.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pihopa keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga 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#
Munga jabs Pihopa to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Munga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Munga throws a strike aimed at the side of Pihopa's head but Pihopa avoids it well.
Munga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pihopa keeps working.
Munga tries to score with some ground and pound. Pihopa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Munga throws a strike aimed at the side of Pihopa's head but Pihopa avoids it well.
Pihopa dodges the ground and pound from Munga.
Aum Munga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munga misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga with the ground and pound but Pihopa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pihopa has hold of Munga's hands but Munga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Munga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pihopa is trying to stand up here but Munga is controlling him well.
Pihopa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munga.
Munga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Munga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pihopa defending well though.
Pihopa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munga.
Munga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munga trying to pass the guard but Pihopa defending well.
Munga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pihopa's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munga prevents Pihopa from standing back up.
Munga wants to take a breather but Pihopa is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munga with the ground and pound but Pihopa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Munga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pihopa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga throwing strikes but missing.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munga postures up and lands a big shot to Pihopa's brow.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Pihopa has wrist control.
Munga stays in close to Pihopa's body and controls the position.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely. #T3#
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely.
Munga is stalling in the full guard.
Munga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munga postures up and lands a big shot to Pihopa's brow.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pihopa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pihopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Pihopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pihopa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munga chips away with some ground and pound.
Munga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pihopa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pihopa keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga is in close to Pihopa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Munga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Munga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pihopa leaves Munga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.
Pihopa throws a wild body kick that Munga sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Pihopa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pihopa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pihopa as Munga shoots in.
Pihopa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Pihopa ducks down to avoid it.
Pihopa is looking to wear down Munga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Munga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pihopa. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Munga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pihopa misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Pihopa moves forwards but Munga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pihopa on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pihopa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pihopa takes a swing at Munga's ribcage but misses.
Munga swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pihopa to counter with a crisp jab.
Pihopa slips under a jab.
Pihopa lands with a nice body punch.
Munga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pihopa throws out the jab.
Pihopa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munga.
Tahiwai Pihopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aum Munga.
Munga throws a jab but it's blocked by Pihopa.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Pihopa saw that one coming.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pihopa moves away.
Pihopa swings for the body but Munga moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pihopa. Munga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pihopa throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Munga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Munga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munga trying to control but Pihopa is working from the bottom.
Munga's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munga looking to sit in guard and control but Pihopa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Munga wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Pihopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Munga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tahiwai Pihopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munga wants to sweep here but Pihopa controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Munga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pihopa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munga trying to keep a closed guard but Pihopa is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Munga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pihopa at a distance.
Munga scores with a sloppy right hand. Pihopa should have avoided that one.
Aum Munga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munga looks to land a right hand but Pihopa moved out of range.
Tahiwai Pihopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pihopa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Pihopa finds it's way through Munga's defenses.
Pihopa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pihopa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pihopa misses with a body shot.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga throws a series of punches but Pihopa moves out of range.
Pihopa moves away from the strike by Munga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munga 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 Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 32: Murphy vs Lauzon
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
Munga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rome counters with a slapping leg kick.
Munga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Munga walks into a stiff left hand from Rome.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rome.
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga misses with a double jab.
Munga throws an overhand right that lands on Rome's shoulder, as Rome tries to avoid the shot.
Rome follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Munga has closed the distance and engaged Rome in a clinch.
Rome misses with some punches.
Munga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munga scores with a hook to the body.
Munga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Munga has a couple of punches blocked by Rome.
Munga lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga misses with a body punch. #T1#
Munga tries to work over Rome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rome prevents a body shot from Munga.
Munga tries to work over Rome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munga lands a shot to the body.
Rome is looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Munga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Munga prevents a body shot from Rome.
Rome struggles to land a body shot inside as Munga controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rome.
Munga doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Rome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munga thuds his right hand into Rome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Munga clinches.
Munga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rome is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munga lands a body punch.
Munga misses with a body punch.
Rome pushes Munga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rome changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aum Munga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.#CL#
Munga moves into the clinch.#T2#
Rome misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rome's elbow.
Munga swings wildly with an uppercut but Rome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munga working aggressively here.
Rome blocks a body shot from Munga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rome.
Rome prevents a body shot from Munga. #TD2#
Rome wants the takedown. Munga is fighting it off but Rome persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Munga's guard against the cage.
Munga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rome is not content to let Munga control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Rome is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Munga jumps into side control!
Munga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rome 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.
Munga working the ground and pound.
Rome tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rome takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Munga lands an elbow.
Rome manages to work his way to half guard, despite Munga's best efforts.
Munga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munga prevents Rome from improving his position.
Munga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rome trying to control from the bottom.
Munga is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Rome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munga is working away from the top position though.
Munga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Munga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munga winds up and cracks Rome with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munga working over Rome with some ground and pound. Rome looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rome is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munga prevents Rome from improving his position.
Munga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Munga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rome is not content to let Munga control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rome connects with a leg kick.
Munga scores with a nice head shot.
Munga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rome is trying to counter with his kicks.
Munga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?
Munga lands a head shot.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Rome saw that one coming.
Munga misses with a hook to the body
and Rome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Rome shoots in and gets a takedown into Munga's guard.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Munga is keeping the position.
Rome engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rome passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Munga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rome advances to mount.
Munga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rome tries to control but Munga wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rome is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Munga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Munga really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Rome trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munga regains half guard.
Rome moves nicely into side control.
Munga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rome's best efforts.
Munga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Munga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Munga is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munga is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Rome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munga trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munga scoring with some ground and pound.
Munga trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Rome looking to control.
Munga looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Munga trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Munga landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Rome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munga is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Curtis Rome will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Munga throws an off balance right hand
and Rome counters with a good, hard body kick but Munga shrugs it off.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Rome is out of range.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy.
Rome walks into a jab.
Munga throws a jab but it's blocked by Rome.
Rome throws a body kick that misses.
Munga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Munga moves out of range as Rome throws a body kick.
A low kick lands for Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rome counters with a stiff right hand.
Rome slips a jab from Munga.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munga misses with an uppercut.
Rome looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nice body punch from Rome.
Munga tests Rome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munga moves in looking to clinch but Rome pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Munga.
Munga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Munga lands with a straight right. Rome didn't see that one coming.
Rome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munga.
Rome feints a counter leg kick.
Munga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munga lands with an overhand left.
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Munga.#CL#
Munga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rome, pushing him back against the cage.
Munga blocks a body shot from Rome. #T2#
Rome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aum Munga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munga struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Munga gets through Rome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rome is looking to take this one to the mat.
Munga tries a body shot but Rome blocks it.
Munga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rome goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munga prevents it.
Munga pushes Rome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munga throws a punch but it's blocked by Rome.
Munga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romes head.
Munga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rome working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
Munga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munga works on Rome's body with a couple of short punches.
Munga misses with a body punch.
Rome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munga.
Rome changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aum Munga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.#T3##CL#
Munga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munga struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Munga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munga lands with a right to the head.
Munga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rome after a bit of a struggle.
Rome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rome changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Munga throws a jab but it's blocked by Rome.
A little jabbing left from Rome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Munga.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rome.
Munga shoots in and drives through. Rome sprawls well.
Rome now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4##TD#
Munga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rome looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rome sneaks back into half guard.
Rome wants to improve his position but Munga is controlling well.
Munga lands strikes from half guard.
Munga working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Munga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rome with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rome is trying to maintain the position but Munga is very close to passing his half guard.
Rome works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munga scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munga 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!
A very excited looking Aum Munga 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: BLAZE 32 - NICOLETTA VS JANA
Date: Jun 17, 2021

#R1#
Assndrop throws a head kick that misses.
Assndrop misses with a wild combination.
Munga avoids the head kick by Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Munga.
Danga de danga de dang - Assndrop scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Aum Munga has been cut.
Assndrop takes one on the button.
Assndrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assndrop throws a sloppy head kick and Munga moves out of range easily.
Assndrop misses with a few strikes there.
Assndrop throws a sloppy head kick and Munga moves out of range easily.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munga has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Assndrop throws a head kick that misses.
Assndrop has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Power Plant in the buildup to the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Munga as he connects with a hook.
Munga with a hook.
Assndrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Munga counters with a left to the body.
Munga swinging wildly here.
Assndrop throws a hook but Munga blocks it.
Munga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assndrop has time to react.
Munga lands with a cross. #T1#
Assndrop throws a jab when Munga was well out of range.#TD2#
Munga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munga working the ground and pound but Assndrop is defending the strikes.
Munga cracks Assndrop with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Munga looking to control but instead Assndrop has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Munga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Assndrop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munga.
Munga looks to land a strike but Assndrop avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Munga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Munga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munga postures up in Assndrop's guard and throws a big left but Assndrop blocks it. #T2#
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Assndrop has wrist control.
Munga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assndrop controls Munga momentarily but Munga frees himself.
Assndrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assndrop is keeping the position for now.
Munga landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Munga throws an elbow that misses. Assndrop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munga's guard. Nice move by Assndrop!#REVR#
Munga 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.
Munga keeps trying to improve his position.
Munga trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Munga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Assndrop uses it to pass to side control.
Munga is looking for a sweep.
Munga is trying to work for a sweep but Assndrop has mounted him!
Munga wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Assndrop controls the position.
Munga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Munga trying to control but not successfully.
Assndrop is trying to stick to Munga's back but Munga is turning into Assndrop. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Assndrop's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Munga.
Munga trying to control but Assndrop is working from the bottom.
Munga chips away with some ground and pound.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aum Munga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aum Munga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Munga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assndrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assndrop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop lands a head kick. Munga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Munga scores with a nice right hand.
Assndrop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut. Munga saw that one coming.
Munga ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.#CL2#
Munga drives through and clinches with Assndrop against the cage.
Munga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assndrop backwards.
Assndrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mungas head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assndrop is trying to maintain a safe position but Munga gets an underhook and turns Assndrop into the cage.#BC2#
Munga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munga slips under a jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Munga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Assndrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##TD2#
Munga drives through with a takedown into Assndrop's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Munga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga looking to sit in guard and control but Assndrop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Munga looking to control.
Assndrop preventing the sweep.
Munga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Assndrop is not content to let Munga control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Munga in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Munga misses with a head shot. Assndrop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Munga connects with a couple of short punches.
Munga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assndrop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Munga throws an elbow that misses. Assndrop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munga's guard. Nice move by Assndrop!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga is looking to sweep but instead, Assndrop has passed into half guard. #T3#
Munga wants to get back to full guard.
Assndrop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Munga is looking for a sweep. Assndrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Munga wants to sweep but no luck.
Munga wants to improve his position but instead Assndrop has moved into half guard.
Munga is looking for a sweep. Assndrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Munga is trying to control the position but Assndrop postures up.
Munga 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.
Assndrop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Assndrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Munga is trying to keep Assndrop in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Munga wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aum Munga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Assndrop walks into a stiff left hand from Munga.#TD2#
Munga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Assndrop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munga is in Assndrop's guard.
Munga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assndrop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assndrop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Assndrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Assndrop, not yet.
Munga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assndrop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga distracts Assndrop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munga throws a strike but Assndrop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Munga wants to sweep here but Assndrop controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munga can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Munga has his foot on Assndrop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Assndrop works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Munga is trying to control the position but Assndrop postures up.
Munga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Assndrop puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Munga wants to get back to full guard.
Munga trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Munga wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Munga turns into Assndrop and is now in his guard.
Munga trying to control but Assndrop is working from the bottom.
Munga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Munga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munga stands up over Assndrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Assndrop blocks nicely.
Assndrop keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Assndrop blocks nicely.
Aum Munga has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Assndrop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga cracks Assndrop with a solid left hand.
Munga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munga throws an elbow that misses. Assndrop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munga's guard. Nice move by Assndrop!#REVR##SUB2#
Munga looking for a guillotine here but Assndrop defends easily. #SUB2#
Munga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Assndrop is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Munga wants to control the position but Assndrop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Munga controlling the position well.
Munga wants to get back to full guard but Assndrop has mounted him!
Munga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Munga is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assndrop controlling from the full mount.
Munga can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aum Munga.
I think Munga 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Aum Munga!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Maurits Assndrop!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jenkins pushes Munga up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Munga scores with a shoulder strike.
Munga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munga.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Munga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munga swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Jenkins gets control of Munga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Munga keeps moving. #T1#
Munga has control of Jenkins's left arm, preventing Jenkins from doing any damage.
Munga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Munga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Munga.
Munga pulls Jenkins in to control the position.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Munga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Munga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Munga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jenkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins'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.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Munga is working away.
Munga trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munga keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munga is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munga defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sally Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munga defends it nicely.
Munga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munga pinned against the cage. Munga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins backing away here, and Munga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Munga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Aum Munga has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Munga.
Munga wants to counter the offense by Jenkins and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aum Munga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Munga works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munga.
Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sally Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aum Munga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Munga. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Munga throws a solid leg kick but Jenkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munga.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Munga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munga throws a head punch that misses.
Munga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munga.
A left hand lands to the body for Munga.
Munga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Munga has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Munga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aum Munga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Munga.
Munga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Munga won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sally Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins is looking to control Munga's arms but Munga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Munga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munga.
Munga tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Munga lands a left hand.
Jenkins jumps guard but Munga stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but Munga has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jenkins pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munga manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Munga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Munga keeps moving.
Munga wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Munga.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Munga is pulling down on Jenkins's head to control his posture.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Munga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Munga moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Munga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Munga counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins wants to break free but Munga has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aum Munga's cut.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Munga.
Munga throws a front kick aimed at Jenkins's knee but Jenkins avoids it well.
Sally Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Munga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munga continues to drive forward.
Munga wants to counter the offense by Jenkins and move into the clinch position.
Jenkins with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Munga moves into the clinch.
Munga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munga misses with the head strike.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Munga avoids the damage to the body.
Munga stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sally Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munga gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munga has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Munga lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Jenkins is rocked!
Munga has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munga blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
A nice left hand lands by Munga. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munga.
Munga swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munga prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Munga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munga lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Munga fails to land.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Munga manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munga.
Munga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munga digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Jenkins pulls guard successfully.
Munga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munga wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving. #SUB#
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Munga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jenkins 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.
Munga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Munga postures up.
Munga controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Munga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Munga shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Munga circles away easily
and Munga counters with a good low kick that Jenkins was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A head kick by Jenkins misses #CL2#
and Munga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munga.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Munga swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munga.
Munga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munga working aggressively here.
Munga misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munga 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!

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