Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Vyr misses with a straight left.
Vurris is looking to clinch but Vyr is avoiding it.
Vurris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vyr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurris.
Vyr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vyr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vurris misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Vyr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vurris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vurris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vyr.
Vyr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vyr throws a jab when Vurris was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vyr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vyr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vyr lands with a good body shot.
Vyr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Vurris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vurris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Vyr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurris circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Vyr's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vyr tries to clinch but Vurris is having none of it.
As Vyr backs off Vurris throws a huge counter combo but Vyr manages to avoid it all.
Vyr throws a hook to the side of Vurris's head but Vurris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Vurris misses.
Vurris connects with a solid leg kick.
Vlastimil Vyr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vyr misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Vurris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vurris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vyr throws a lazy right hand but Vurris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Vyr finds it's way through Vurris's defenses.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vurris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vyr swinging wildly here.
A jab from Vyr does it's job there.
Vyr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Vurris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vyr throws out the jab.
Vurris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vyr.
Vurris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vyr slips under a jab from Vurris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurris takes a swing at Vyr's ribcage but misses.
Vyr swings for the body but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris jabs at Vyr's body.
Vyr looks to throw the jab but Vurris is out of range.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vyr.
Vurris wants to counter the offense by Vyr and move into the clinch position.
Vurris slips a straight right by Vyr.
Vyr misses with a hook.
Vurris ducks under a wild hook from Vyr.
Vyr throws an off balance right hand
and Vurris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vyr's knee momentarily.
Vlastimil Vyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris slips under a jab from Vyr.
Vyr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Vyr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vyr looks to land a left hand but Vurris moved out of range nicely.
Vyr just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Vurris closes the distance and pushes Vyr back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Vyr.
Vyr lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Vyr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vyr stalls.
Vyr holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Vyr just leaning against Vurris, taking a breather.
Vyr seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vlastimil Vyr.
Vurris throws a hook but Vyr blocks it.
Vyr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vyr misses with an uppercut. Vurris saw that one coming.
Vyr swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Vurris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vyr!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurris wants to control but Vyr is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Vyr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Vurris tries for a kimura but Vyr is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlastimil Vyr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vurris staying out of range there.
Vurris counters with a body kick.
Vurris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vyr rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Vurris.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vyr defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Vyr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vyr tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vurris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vyr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vurris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vyr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vurris on the side of the head.
Vurris slips under a jab.
Vurris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vurris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vyr throws a hook to the side of Vurris's head but Vurris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris cracks Vyr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vurris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vyr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Vyr.#CL#
Vurris tries to keep at a distance but Vyr has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Vyr is stalling here.
Vurris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vyr stops a takedown attempt from Vurris.
Vyr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vyr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vyr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vyr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vyr stalling in the clinch.
Vyr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vyr misses with the head strike. #T2#
Vurris blocking some punches.
Vyr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vyr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurris can do to turn this around?
Vyr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Vyr.
Vyr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vyr stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vyr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vyr has Vurris pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vyr fails to land. #T3#
Vyr working aggressively here.
Vyr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vyr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vyr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vurris up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vlastimil Vyr.
A telegraphed right hand from Vyr misses the target.
Vyr throws a right hand that Vurris ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurris also avoids with ease.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vyr misses with a wild body shot.
Vurris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vyr throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##CL2#
Vurris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vyr, pushing him back against the cage.
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vyr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vyr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vurris wants to get back to striking at distance but Vyr won't allow it.
Vyr lands a left hand.
Vyr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vyr lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vyr stalls.
Vurris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlastimil Vyr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vurris moves away from the strike by Vyr.
A nice side step and Vurris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vurris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vyr.
Vyr misses with a body shot.
Vyr throws a hook but Vurris avoids it easily.
Vyr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vyr throws a looping overhand right but Vurris ducks down to avoid it.
Vyr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vyr.
Vurris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vyr.
Vyr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vurris shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch lands to the side of Vurris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Vyr misses the target. #T1#
Vyr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vurris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vyr.
Vurris feints the counter takedown.
Vurris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vurris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vyr circles away quickly and effectively.
Vurris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vyr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vurris moves forwards but Vyr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Vyr misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vyr.
Vyr throws an overhand right that lands on Vurris's shoulder, as Vurris tries to avoid the shot.
As Vyr backs off Vurris throws a huge counter combo but Vyr manages to avoid it all.
Vurris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vyr pinned against the cage. Vyr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vurris tries to clinch up but Vyr circles away and keeps his distance.
Vurris wants to clinch.
A jab from Vyr misses.
Vurris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vyr misses with a straight left.
Vurris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vyr with a body shot.
Vyr misses with a straight right.
Vurris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vyr.
Vurris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vyr fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vyr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Vyr as he connects with a hook.
Vurris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vyr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vyr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Vyr with a hook.
Vyr works over Vurris's head and body with a nice combination.
Vurris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vyr.
Vyr missing with a left hand there. Vurris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vurris defending well as Vyr loads up on a big left hand.
Vurris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vyr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vurris throws out a counter right but Vyr avoids it with no problem.
Vurris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vyr throws a hook to the side of Vurris's head but Vurris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vurris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vyr connects with a body shot that sends Vurris's belly button to the back.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Vyr has Vurris up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vyr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vurris misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Vurris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Vyr has one foot on Vurris's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vyr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Vyr backing away here, and Vurris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vurris avoids the body shot from Vyr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vyr.
Vyr misses with a hook. Vurris ducked under it nicely.
Vurris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vyr defending well as Vurris loads up on a big left hand.
Vlastimil Vyr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Vurris.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlastimil Vyr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vyr 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlastimil Vyr!

Event: DMMA 301 Kersikov vs Kostov
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Vurris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vurris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams. #TD2#
Adams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vurris is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Adams seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams working over Vurris with some ground and pound. Vurris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Adams lands with a punch from half guard.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Vurris 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.
Adams 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Vurris's temple.
Adams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adams drops an elbow to the side of Vurris's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adams working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Adams controlling the action here.
Vurris trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams moves into full mount! Vurris won't be happy about that!
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adams with good strikes from the mount here!
Adams postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Vurris is out cold - huge knockout for Adams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grizzley Adams!
After the fight, Grizzley Adams was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Tatum misses.
Vurris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Tatum feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vurris sprawling to the canvas! Vurris rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tatum finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Tatum lands a nice hook to Vurris's body. Vurris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Vurris drops his hands momentarily. Tatum doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Vurris staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Vurris doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dredd Tatum!
A victorious Dredd Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 279 Evans vs McKane
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Vurris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naranja misses with a combination
and Vurris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Naranja fails to land the takedown.
Vurris tried to counter with a leg kick but Naranja avoided it.
Naranja sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Naranja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris dodges the ground and pound from Naranja.
Vurris tries to buck Naranja off but Naranja is having none of it.
Naranja tries to score with some ground and pound. Vurris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Naranja working the ground and pound but Vurris is defending the strikes.
Vurris wants to control but Naranja postures up.
Vurris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vurris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vurris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Naranja is thwarting Vurris's attempts to control the position.
Vurris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naranja.
Vurris tries to get to full guard but Naranja has control of the leg.
Naranja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naranja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vurris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Naranja postures up.
Vurris 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.
Naranja connects with a couple of short punches.
Naranja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vurris looking for a sweep. Not yet Vurris, not yet.
Naranja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vurris working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Vurris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Naranja trying to strike off his back.
Vurris tries to free his leg and advance position but Naranja is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranja throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Naranja tries to strike from the bottom.
Vurris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naranja throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naranja throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Naranja throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vurris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naranja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naranja looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranja, not yet.
Vurris trying to control but Naranja is working from the bottom.
Naranja trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Naranja trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Naranja trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Naranja doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Naranja looks for a takedown but Vurris sprawls well.
Naranja fails with the takedown.
Vern Vurris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Naranja.#CL#
Vurris gets a clinch.
Naranja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranja.
Naranja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vurris blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Naranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranja working aggressively here.
Naranja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Vurris tries to stall but Naranja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Naranja has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Vurris blocking some punches.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranja working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Naranja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Naranja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Naranja stuffs the takedown attempt from Vurris. Vurris gets slowly back to his feet.
Naranja is looking for the big counter here.
Vurris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naranja staying out of range there.#TD#
Vurris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vurris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Naranja 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.
Naranja tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vurris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vurris wants to control the pace but Naranja is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranja flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Naranja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vurris blocks Naranja's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Naranja flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Naranja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vurris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Naranja can't escape the position.
Vern Vurris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vurris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Naranja is surviving well by controlling Vurris's body position as best he can.
Vurris is landing with some decent strikes but Naranja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Naranja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vurris landing shots from mount.
Naranja can't escape the position.
Naranja is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Naranja is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vurris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vurris breaks from Naranja's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vurris trying to control but Naranja is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Vurris is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Naranja can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Naranja looks a forlorn figure.
Naranja is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vurris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naranja is looking to escape.
Naranja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naranja is bucking up trying to escape but Vurris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vurris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naranja is looking to escape. #T3#
Vurris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vurris tries to control but Naranja wriggling away.
Naranja taking shots to the head.
Vurris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vurris with shots to the head and body - Naranja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Naranja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vurris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naranja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vurris trying to control but Naranja is working from the bottom.
Vurris postures up in Naranja's guard and throws a big left but Naranja blocks it. #T4#
Naranja throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vurris passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Naranja flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Naranja is trying to get back to full guard.
Naranja tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Naranja strikes from the bottom but Vurris passes into mount!
Vurris trying to control but Naranja is having none of it.
Vurris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranja can do to turn this around?
Vurris blocks Naranja's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Naranja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranja swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that second round.
That's time! Vurris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Naranja shoots in for a takedown but Vurris shows good takedown defense.
Naranja tries for a takedown but Vurris circles away easily
and Naranja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vurris swings for the body but Naranja moves out of range.
Vurris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranja was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurris.
Naranja is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Naranja darts in trying to clinch
and Naranja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris swings for the body but Naranja moves out of range.
Naranja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Vern Vurris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Naranja.
Naranja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vurris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Vurris connects with a body shot.
Naranja tries a head kick but it misses.
Naranja tries to clinch but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris works Naranja's body with a nice hook.
Vurris fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vurris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luis Naranja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naranja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vurris swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Naranja clinches up against the cage.
Naranja misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Naranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranja has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Naranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vurris looking for a takedown.
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
Naranja lands with a short shot to the head.
Vurris is looking to break free of the clinch but Naranja has double underhooks.
Naranja has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Naranja lands a hook that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naranja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naranja blocking some punches.
Vurris looking to throw knees to the head but Naranja is blocking nicely. #BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch. #T3#
Vurris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranja. #CL2#
Naranja darts in and clinches Vurris up against the cage.
Naranja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Naranja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranja gets underhooks to prevent Vurris's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranja.
Vurris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Naranja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Naranja tries to close the distance and clinch but Vurris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Vurris.
Vurris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranja sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Naranja moves into range and clinches up with Vurris.
Luis Naranja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranja misses with the head strike.
Naranja misses with the head strike.
Naranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranja has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vurris.
Naranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Naranja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naranja 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Naranja!
A relieved looking Luis Naranja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 253 Martin vs Kalske
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Johnston misses with a double jab.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vurris.
Johnston misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Johnston throws a left that rocks Vurris and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Johnston dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vurris regain composure! #CUT2#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston working away.
Johnston wants to stand but Vurris has his arm trapped.
Vurris struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Johnston decides to stand back up.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston 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.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston misses with a wild combination.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Vurris as he connects with a hook.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnston walks into a straight right hand from Vurris.
Vurris staying out of range there.#TD#
Vurris gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston prevents Vurris from moving into mount.
Vurris trying to control the position but Johnston is working away.
Vurris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vurris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2##SUB#
Vurris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vurris but great work by Johnston.
Johnston wants to stand but Vurris has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB#
Vurris has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
Vurris pulls Johnston in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vurris working a defensive guard but Johnston manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Vurris tries to improve position but can't.
Johnston wants to stand but Vurris is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Johnston decides to stand back up.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurris circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurris.
Johnston drops his hands momentarily and Vurris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vurris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Vurris counters by clinching up.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Vurris swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Vurris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Martin Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris scores with a nice head shot.
Johnston misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnston throws an off balance right hand
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnston misses with a hook
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Johnston misses its intended target.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Vurris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnston misses with a wild combination.
Vurris throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Jab by Vurris.
Johnston misses with a hook to the body
and Vurris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Vurris saw that one coming.
Vurris scores with a spinning back kick!
Vurris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Vurris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurris is defended easily by Johnston.#T1#
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vurris counters with a right hand to the body.
Vurris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Vurris counters with a thumping low kick.
Martin Johnston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vurris scores with a jab. Johnston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Vurris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
Vurris slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
Vurris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurris circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnston avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vurris throws a big counter combination but Johnston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vurris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnston lands with a nice body punch.
Johnston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vurris counters with a body kick that stops Johnston in his tracks momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnston. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnston is breathing heavily.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vurris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnston sprawls and moves away.
Vurris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnston tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Johnston throws a sloppy body shot
and Vurris counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Johnston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vurris counters with a series of strikes. Johnston will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Vurris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vurris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Vurris moves out of range.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vurris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vurris counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Vurris manages to break the clinch.
Martin Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Vurris avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Vurris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnston manages to circle out of the way.
Vurris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Johnston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vurris counters with a three punch combo that has Johnston backing up. Johnston nods at Vurris to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Vurris counters with a single leg into guard. Johnston didn't expect that.
Vurris looking to sit in guard and control but Johnston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Vurris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnston has passed into half guard!
Vurris gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Johnston defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vurris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston misses with a jab to the body
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston throws a hook but Vurris blocks it.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurris is just out of range.
Vurris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnston fails to land with a series of punches.
Vurris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnston's knee momentarily.
A jab from Johnston does it's job there.
Johnston throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Vurris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vurris.
Johnston is looking to stand back up but Vurris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Johnston looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Vurris is looking to pass Johnston's guard but actually Johnston recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnston is keeping the position for now.
Vurris won't allow Johnston to get back to his feet.
Vurris connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet but Vurris is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vurris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Johnston wants to stand but Vurris is controlling the position.
Johnston being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnston misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vurris throws a combination. Johnston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vurris lands a body shot.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Vurris.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnston tries to break free but Vurris pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Vurris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnston misses with a combination
and Vurris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnston's knee momentarily.
Johnston throws a poor cross that misses
and Vurris counters with a leg kick.
Vurris defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnston throws a combination that misses
and Vurris counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Vurris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vurris 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Martin Johnston had this to say: 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.

Event: DMMA 244 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Conway swings for the body but Vurris moves out of range.
A left lands for Conway.
Conway needs to keep his hands up - Vurris had a free shot at his head there.
Vurris misses with a low kick.
Vurris avoids the body shot from Conway.
Conway with a hook.
Conway tries to work over Vurris's front leg with a kick but Vurris checks it.
Vurris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vurris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vurris with a jab.
Conway throws a body shot but no joy.
Conway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vurris.
Conway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conway cracks a nice hook into Vurris's ribs.
Conway is looking to wear down Vurris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurris moves away from the strike by Conway.
Conway throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Conway swings for the body but Vurris moves out of range.
Conway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vurris doesn't seem bothered though.
Conway lands a nice looking body shot.
Vurris looks winded!
Conway cracks Vurris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Vurris.
Conway's corner calls for a 1-2. Conway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conway scores with a body shot. #CL#
Conway rushes Vurris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Conway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conway gets through Vurris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Conway.
Conway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Conway gets through Vurris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Conway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vurris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conway cracks Vurris with a nice body shot.
Conway with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Conway misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conway.
Conway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurris's elbow.
Conway lands a hook that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Vurris is trying to break the clinch but Conway is controlling him.
Conway tries to work over Vurris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vurris.
Conway is working Vurris over against the cage.
Conway tries to land a knee to the head but Vurris blocks with his arms.
Conway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conway missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Conway on the inside.
Conway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Conway has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vurris has Conway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conway working aggressively here.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Conway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vurris or not.
Conway misses with a knee strike.
Conway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conway.
Vurris is trying to push Conway away but Conway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Conway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Conway struggles to land a body shot inside as Vurris controls his hands.
Vurris takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Conway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Conway misses with a low kick as Vurris jumps back.
Vurris feints the counter takedown.
Conway wants to clinch up but Vurris keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Conway. #KD#
Conway drops Vurris with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vurris looks back up at him and smiles so Conway waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Vurris is rocked!#TD2#
Vurris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Conway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vurris wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving. #T1#
Conway looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Conway continues to stall.
Vurris looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conway connects with a jab.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vurris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vurris fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Conway gets caught napping as Vurris dives in and scores a takedown. Conway manages to retain guard.
Conway controlling Vurris's posture.
Conway has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Conway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurris can do to turn this around?#T3#
Conway keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Conway pulls Vurris in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Conway lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conway moves in looking to clinch but Vurris pushes him off.
Vurris slips under a jab from Conway.
Vurris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conway throws a hook but Vurris avoids it easily.
Vurris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Conway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Conway is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Conway throws a head kick that misses.
Vurris tries a quick counter leg kick but Conway is wise to it.
Conway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurris moves away.
Conway takes a swing at Vurris's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Conway.
Conway looking to throw knees to the head but Vurris is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Conway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Conway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conway.#CL#
Conway takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
Conway tries a body shot but Vurris blocks it.
Conway tries to throw a body punch but Vurris avoids it by throwing Conway back against the cage.
Conway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jake Conway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway lands with a left to the head.
Vurris is still on wobbly legs! Can Conway finish him?
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vurris seems to have recovered his senses.
Conway tries to work over Vurris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Conway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vurris tries for a takedown but Conway manages to get underhooks.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vurris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees in the clinch landing for Conway.
Conway lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Conway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conway tries to work over Vurris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conway scores a nice knee to the body.
Vurris looking to slow down the pace here.
Conway can't find room to land a body shot as Vurris controls the action.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Conway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Conway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
A hook to the body from Conway.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway works on Vurris's body with a couple of short punches.
Conway looking to throw knees to the head but Vurris is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway lands with a light punch inside.
Conway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vurris blocks it with crossed arms.
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conway throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Conway.
Conway throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conway.
Conway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Conway misses with a knee strike.
Conway tries to throw a body punch but Vurris avoids it by throwing Conway back against the cage.
Vurris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vurris.
Conway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vurris. #T4#
Conway can't find room to land a body shot as Vurris controls the action.
Conway throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conway.
Conway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Conway presses Vurris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Conway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conway lands with a short shot to the head.
Conway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Conway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vurris is defending well for now.#TD2#
Vurris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Conway keeps control of the position for the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Conway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conway, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Conway!
A very excited looking Jake Conway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 236 Kersikov vs Fisher
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Temidare throws a sloppy head kick and Vurris moves out of range easily.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temidare.
Temidare takes a swing at Vurris's ribcage but misses.
Vurris looks for a takedown but Temidare sprawls well.
Temidare throws a head kick but Vurris moves out of range.
Temidare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temidare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vurris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Temidare.
Vurris blocks a head kick by Temidare.
Temidare swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vurris counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurris moves away.
Vurris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Temidare throws a hook but Vurris blocks it.
Vurris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Temidare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vurris takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Temidare instigates a clinch. #T1#
Temidare tries a body shot but Vurris blocks it.
Vurris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Temidare blocks it with crossed arms.
Vurris has a couple of punches blocked by Temidare.
Vurris looking to throw knees to the head but Temidare is blocking nicely.
Temidare gets underhooks to prevent Vurris's takedown attempt.
Vurris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Temidare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Temidare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Temidare working aggressively here.
Temidare connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Vurris avoids the elbow strike from Temidare, against the cage. #T2#
Temidare is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vurris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Temidare.
Vurris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temidare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adeboye Temidare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris avoids the head kick by Temidare.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Vurris.
Temidare swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Vurris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temidare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vurris.
Vurris avoids the elbow strike from Temidare, against the cage.
Temidare throws an elbow but it misses.
Temidare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Temidare throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Temidare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vurris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Temidare is defending well.
Temidare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vurriss head.
Temidare looking to throw knees to the head but Vurris is blocking nicely.
Temidare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Temidare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vurris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Temidare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temidare working aggressively here. #T4#
Vurris misses with the head strike.
Temidare lands a shoulder strike.
Temidare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vurris blocks a body shot from Temidare.
Temidare misses with some punches.
Vurris looking to slow down the pace here.
Vurris is trying to stall.
Vurris is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Temidare unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Vurris breaks from the clinch.
Temidare lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adeboye Temidare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
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#
Temidare scores with a jab.
Temidare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temidare lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Temidare throws a head kick but Vurris moves out of range.
Temidare lands a body shot.
Temidare misses with a wild body shot.
Adeboye Temidare is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Vurris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Temidare, pushing him back against the cage.
Temidare lands an uppercut.
Vurris tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temidare.
Vurris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Temidare working Vurris over with knees to the body.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Temidare lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Temidare.
Temidare lands a right hand.
Temidare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurris's elbow.
Temidare lands with a light punch inside.
Vurris can't get the takedown.
Adeboye Temidare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Temidare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vurris avoids a wild elbow strike from Temidare.
Temidare has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Temidare just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vurris's brow.
Vurris dodges an elbow strike from Temidare.
Temidare tries to land knees in the clinch but Vurris avoids the damage to the body.
Temidare utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Temidare unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vurris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temidare can't find room to land a body shot as Vurris controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Temidare.
Temidare looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Vurris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL#
Temidare moves into the clinch successfully.
Temidare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Temidare working aggressively here.
Temidare misses with an elbow over the top.
Temidare misses with a body punch.
Temidare pushes off an throws an elbow but Vurris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Temidare throws an elbow but it misses.
Temidare lands with a right to the head.
Temidare using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Temidare scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Temidare. #T4#
Temidare landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temidare throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Temidare drops Vurris with a big knee straight up the middle! Vurris is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Vurris is rocked!
Temidare tries to clinch but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris is still on wobbly legs! Can Temidare finish him?
Adeboye Temidare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temidare is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vurris! But no joy.
Vurris seems to have recovered his senses.
Temidare misses with a body shot.
Temidare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurris can do to turn this around?#CL#
Temidare moves into range and clinches up with Vurris.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temidare throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Temidare with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adeboye Temidare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Temidare has Vurris up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Temidare throws an elbow but misses.
Vurris is trying to break the clinch but Temidare is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temidare.
Temidare stops a takedown attempt from Vurris.
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vurris.
Vurris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temidare.
Temidare tries to clinch up.
Vurris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Temidare closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Temidare tries to clinch up but Vurris circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Temidare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vurris, pushing him back against the cage.
Temidare misses with an elbow over the top.
Vurris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Temidare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temidare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurris's elbow.
Temidare tries a knee to the head but Vurris blocks it.
Temidare misses with the head strike.
Temidare struggles to land a body shot inside as Vurris controls his hands.
Vurris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Temidare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temidare trying to land knees to the body.
Temidare with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adeboye Temidare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vurris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vurris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Temidare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Temidare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Vurris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temidare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vurris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Temidare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adeboye Temidare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris tries to land a knee to the head but Temidare blocks with his arms.
Vurris tries to break the clinch but Temidare is controlling the position.
Vurris is trying to push Temidare away but Temidare has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Temidare misses with an elbow over the top.
Temidare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temidare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vurris misses with an elbow over the top.
Temidare blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temidare is defending well for now.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adeboye Temidare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Temidare 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adeboye Temidare!
After the fight, Adeboye Temidare was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 220 Narushima vs Barboza
Date: Aug 02, 2023

#R1#
Vurris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longchain as he jumps to the side.
Longchain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vurris misses with a double jab
and Longchain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vurris scores with a body shot.
Longchain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vurris looks for the body kick but Longchain saw that one coming.
Longchain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longchain misses with a looping right.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jim Longchain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longchain tries to clinch but Vurris is having none of it.
Longchain takes one to the chin there.
Longchain missing with a left hand there. Vurris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Longchain throws a leg kick that misses.
Vurris throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Vurris closes the distance and pushes Longchain back into the cage.
The referee calls for Longchain to work.
Vurris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Longchain is defending well.
Longchain just leaning against Vurris, taking a breather.
Vurris being controlled against the cage.
Vurris prevents a body shot from Longchain.
Longchain pushes Vurris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Longchain misses with a body punch.
Longchain gets through Vurris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longchain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vurris missing with knees to the body.
Longchain blocks a body shot from Vurris.
Longchain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longchain throws a head punch that misses.
Longchain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longchain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longchain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Longchain tries a body shot but Vurris blocks it. #T3#
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Longchain.
Vurris stops a takedown attempt from Longchain.
Longchain swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longchain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longchain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longchain'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.
Vurris blocks a body shot from Longchain. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longchain doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Vurris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Longchain's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vurris connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Vurris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Longchain napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Vurris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Longchain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Longchain tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vurris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longchain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Longchain is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vern Vurris will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vurris avoids the body shot from Longchain.
Longchain throws a head kick but Vurris moves out of range.
Longchain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vurris.#CL2#
Vurris instigates a clinch.
Longchain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurris's elbow.
Vurris tries to throw a body punch but Longchain avoids it by throwing Vurris back against the cage.
Vurris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Longchain swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Vurris breaks from the clinch.
Longchain walks into a stiff left hand from Vurris.
Vurris is looking to chop away at Longchain's legs.
Longchain tries to counter by clinching up but Vurris breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Longchain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vurris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Vurris - just one landing.
Vurris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vurris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vurris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longchain throws a lazy right hand but Vurris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jim Longchain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vurris lands a two punch combo.
Vurris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longchain to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Vurris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Longchain is refusing to be controlled, as Vurris sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Longchain manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Longchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vurris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vurris wants to control from the top but Longchain keeps moving.
Longchain looking for a sweep. Not yet Longchain, not yet.
Longchain is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Longchain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vurris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longchain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vurris is one step ahead there. #T3#
Vurris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vurris slips nicely into half guard.
Vurris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Longchain manages to get to full guard.
Vurris trying to control but Longchain is working from the bottom.
Vern Vurris has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Vurris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longchain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vurris has managed to get both his arms back between Longchain's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Vurris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longchain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vurris has managed to get both his arms back between Longchain's legs - danger averted.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Longchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longchain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Longchain is looking for a triangle but Vurris pushes his legs off easily.
Vurris scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Longchain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Longchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vurris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longchain is fending him off so far but Vurris persists. Nope, Longchain circles away and we're back to standing.
Longchain slips under a jab from Vurris.
Longchain throws a front kick aimed at Vurris's knee but Vurris avoids it well.
Longchain moves out of range as Vurris strikes.
Longchain looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurris is just out of range.
Vurris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longchain misses with a left hand
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Longchain misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain throws out a loose jab but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vurris lands a jab to the nose.
Longchain throws a head kick but Vurris moves out of range. #T1#
Vurris defending well as Longchain loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Longchain 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 Vurris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vurris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longchain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vurris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longchain tries to close the distance and clinch but Vurris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Longchain backs off Vurris throws a huge counter combo but Longchain manages to avoid it all.
Longchain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vurris looks to score with a jab to the body but Longchain is just out of range.
Vurris misses with a wild combination.
Vurris with the inside leg kick.
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vurris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longchain momentarily.
Longchain misses with a hook.
Vurris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longchain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Longchain.
Vurris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Longchain throws a jab but it's blocked by Vurris.
Vurris follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Vurris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longchain is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick by Longchain misses
and Longchain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vurris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longchain.
Vurris lands a nice shot that snaps Longchain's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vurris blocks the body kick.
Vurris lands with a shot to the body.
Longchain stalks Vurris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vurris's face. Vurris staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Vurris dives in for a single leg takedown but Longchain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Vurris misses.
It looked like Longchain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches.
Longchain takes a shot to the head.
Vurris prevents a body shot from Longchain.
Jim Longchain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vurris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longchain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vurris letting Longchain take a breather here.#TD2#
Vurris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Vurris controlling the pace.
Longchain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Longchain.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Longchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Longchain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Longchain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vurris defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longchain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vurris wants to control from the top but Longchain keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
A relieved looking Vern Vurris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Sakala throws a front kick aimed at Vurris's knee but Vurris avoids it well.
Vurris is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Sakala closes the distance and clinches.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Sakala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vurris lands with a right hand.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick
and Vurris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Sakala drives through and clinches with Vurris against the cage.
Sakala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakala slows down the pace here.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Sakala breaks the clinch.
Sakala looks for the body kick but Vurris saw that one coming.
Vurris wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sakala clobbers Vurris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vurris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakala scores with a push kick.
Sakala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vurris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakala scrambles back to his feet.
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vurris throwing a counter right hand but Sakala manages to avoid it.#TD#
Vurris shoots in and gets a takedown into Sakala's guard.

Sakala kicks Vurris off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vurris blocks a head kick by Sakala.
Sakala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vurris checks it well.
It looked like Vurris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakala.
Vurris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakala counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Sakala misses with a hook #CL#
and Vurris moves into the clinch.
Sakala scores with a shot to the side of Vurris's head.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurris.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Sakala lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakala.
Vurris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakala working aggressively here.
Vurris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakala avoids it.#TD#
Sakala is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vurris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sakala to the mat. Sakala regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vurris stops Sakala from standing up.
Vurris won't allow Sakala to sweep him here. #T3#
Vurris won't allow Sakala to get back to his feet.
Sakala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vurris's guard. #REVB#
Vurris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Vurris is working an open guard so Sakala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vurris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Vurris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sakala bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vurris darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala throws a hook but Vurris avoids it easily.
Sakala swings for the body but Vurris moves out of range.
Sakala misses the body punch
and Vurris counters with a stiff right hand.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sakala defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Sakala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakala misses with some punches.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vurris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Sakala throws a fast counter high kick but Vurris manages to duck under it in time.
Sakala misses the jab.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Sakala misses with an uppercut
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakala throws a lazy head kick
and Vurris counters with a stiff right hand.
Vurris blocks the body kick.
Sakala scores with a body shot.
Vurris thows a leg kick but Sakala checks it
and Sakala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vurris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vurris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakala! But no joy.#T1#
Vurris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A low kick from Vurris is predictable there
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Vurris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vurris scores with a jab.
Vurris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses
and Vurris counters with a nice leg kick.
Sakala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vurris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakala.
Vurris moves out of range as Sakala throws a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sakala. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Sakala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vurris misses with the combination.
Sakala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakala at a distance.
A big right from Vurris misses.
Sakala with a nice cross.
Vurris darts in looking for a takedown but Sakala gets double underhooks and turns Vurris into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Sakala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
Vurris tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vurris takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
Sakala controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakala.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vurris tries to throw a body punch but Sakala avoids it by throwing Vurris back against the cage.
Vurris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris. #T4#
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sakala breaks the clinch.
Sakala throws a lazy body kick
and Vurris counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakala misses with a lunging right hand
and Vurris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakala misses the target.
Vurris works Sakala's body with a nice hook.
Sakala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Vurris misses.
Sakala tries to land a body kick
and Vurris counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vurris shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vurris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yannick Sakala 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#
Sakala looks to throw a body kick
and Vurris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Vurris is looking to clinch.
Vurris blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vurris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vurris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Sakala.
Sakala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala throws a push kick but Vurris slaps the foot to one side.
Sakala throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Vurris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Sakala cracks a nice hook into Vurris's ribs.
Vurris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Vurris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sakala lands with a good body shot.
Sakala connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sakala rushes Vurris and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
Sakala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vurris pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vurris misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yannick Sakala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Vurris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sakala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Vurris moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vurris is looking for a takedown.
Vurris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Vurris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Sakala is pressed up against the cage. Vurris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakala down to the mat. Sakala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Sakala misses #TD#
and Vurris counters with a shoot takedown. Sakala fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Sakala has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vurris is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vurris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakala - the referee stops the clock and Vurris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakala. Vurris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakala throws a front kick aimed at Vurris's knee but Vurris avoids it well.
Vurris tries to clinch but Sakala moves away
and Sakala counters with a stiff right hand.
Vurris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vurris connects with a body shot that sends Sakala's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Sakala.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Sakala. Beautiful body shot.
Vurris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakala finds it's way round the side to connect with Vurris's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yannick Sakala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakala 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Vurris is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Vurris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Coleman steps away.
Vurris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vurris wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vurris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman shoots in but Vurris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vurris's waist but Vurris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Vurris throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Vurris misses.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Vurris moves out of range.
Coleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vurris defends it nicely.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Vurris as Coleman shoots in.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Vurris. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Vurris moves to clinch but Coleman breaks away #TD#
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Vurris fights it but they end up in guard.
Vurris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Vurris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris working a defensive guard but Coleman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vurris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman trying to control the action but Vurris is working from the bottom. #T2#
Coleman working away.
Vurris is not content to let Coleman control the position. #SUB#
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vurris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vurris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Coleman trying to control the position but Vurris is working away.
Vurris tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vurris working to try and regain half guard.
Vurris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Vurris wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman is thwarting Vurris's attempts to control the position.
Vurris tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Vurris is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vurris trying to control the position.
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.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Coleman throws a body punch but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vurris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Vurris does no damage.
Vurris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vurris has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Coleman scores with a takedown into Vurris's guard.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Coleman trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Vurris is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vurris keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vurris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vurris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Coleman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vurris to the ground. Coleman is now in Vurris's guard.
Vurris has his hands on Coleman's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Coleman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vurris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vurris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vurris! #REVB#
Chad Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Vurris wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vurris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vurris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vurris is working Coleman over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vurris controlling the position from side mount.
Vurris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coleman some visible discomfort.
Vurris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coleman regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Vurris is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vurris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coleman sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Coleman 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Coleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Vurris.#TD#
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vurris wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vurris keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is working Vurris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Vurris keeps moving.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Vurris 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.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vurris trying to control the position here.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coleman trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.#T3#
Vurris stuffs the takedown.
Vurris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vurris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coleman under the eye.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vurris swivels and escapes.#TD#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vurris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vurris pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Coleman distracts Vurris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Vurris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vurris manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Vurris's guard.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vurris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chad Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vurris looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Vurris clinches up against the cage.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala avoiding damage. #BC2#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vurris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vurris throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Vurris.
Sakala throws a head kick but Vurris moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Sakala misses
and Vurris counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakala.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakala misses the target.
Sakala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vurris.
Sakala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##TD2#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakala tries to kick Vurris off in order to stand up. Vurris Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sakala seems a little lost for a moment, as Vurris dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from Vurris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vurris works to advance to full mount. Sakala defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sakala is trying to stand up.
Sakala is looking to improve his position but Vurris isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakala is squirming around, avoiding Vurris's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Sakala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vurris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sakala just holding on.
Vurris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakala hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakala manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Vurris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Sakala manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vurris keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Sakala.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakala.
Sakala stalling in the clinch.
Sakala dodges an elbow strike from Vurris.
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Sakala has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Sakala manages to break the clinch.
Sakala needs to keep his hands up - Vurris had a free shot at his head there.
Sakala throws a hook to the side of Vurris's head but Vurris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakala tries a low kick but Vurris avoids it.#T4#
Vurris misses with a looping left.
Sakala tests Vurris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yannick Sakala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vurris slips under a jab from Sakala.
Sakala lands with a shot to the body.
Sakala misses with a jab to the body
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakala misses with a leg kick.
Sakala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sakala lands a nice looking body kick.
Sakala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vurris moves away from the strike by Sakala.
Sakala checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vurris misses the target.
Sakala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakala throws a body punch but Vurris moves out of range.
Sakala misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala tests Vurris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakala fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Sakala. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Vurris cracks Sakala with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Vurris moves into the clinch.
Vurris wants a takedown.
Vurris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
Sakala gets through Vurris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Vurris has had enough of the clinch but Sakala keeps him there for the moment.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Sakala lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala. #T2#
Sakala misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sakala.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sakala avoids a wild elbow strike from Vurris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Vurris wants a takedown but no success here.
Yannick Sakala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurris.
Sakala leaning his opponent against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sakala here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vurris landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vurris can't get the takedown.
Vurris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurris. #BC2#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakala cracks Vurris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vurris will feel that in the morning.
Sakala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vurris misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Sakala counters with a crisp one two that drops Vurris! Sakala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vurris to his feet! Vurris is in big trouble!#ROC#Vurris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Vurris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vurris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
Vurris wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sakala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vurris finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakala's head.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Vurris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vurris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vurris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vurris moves out of range as Sakala strikes.
Sakala looks to land a left hand but Vurris moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Sakala throws a leg kick but Vurris sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Sakala scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakala.
Vurris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vurris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Sakala steps away.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Vurris ducks down to avoid it.
Vurris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vurris moves out of range of the body kick.
Vurris connects with a right hand. Sakala shakes it off.
Sakala misses with a looping right.
Sakala lands a jab to the nose.
Sakala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala slips under a jab.#T2#
Sakala looks to land a body kick but Vurris moved away.
Sakala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakala cracks Vurris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurris moves away.
Sakala throws an overhand right that lands on Vurris's shoulder, as Vurris tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakala. Vurris shrugs it off though.
Vurris scores with a punch to the head.
Vurris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Vurris moves out of range easily. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vurris.
Vurris moves out of range of the body kick.
Vurris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakala.
Vurris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vurris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sakala backs up against the cage.
Nice shot by Vurris.
Sakala looks to throw a body kick
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vurris counters with a low kick, right behind Sakala 's knee.
Vurris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Vurris cracks Sakala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Sakala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vurris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Vurris darts in and clinches Sakala up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Sakala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakala throws a jab when Vurris was well out of range.
Vurris throws a chopping leg kick but Sakala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakala scores with a nice body kick.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Vurris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakala. Sakala obviously looking to wear him down.
Vurris looks to land a combination. Sakala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vern Vurris.
I think Vurris 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Bowy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Bowy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Bowy misses.
Vurris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris avoids the body shot from Bowy.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vurris moves in looking to clinch but Bowy pushes him off.
Bowy misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Vurris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowy won't be happy with that.
Bowy is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control.
Vurris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vurris taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Vurris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Bowy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Vurris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bowy is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Bowy is looking for a sweep.
Bowy is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Vurris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vurris wants to control but Bowy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vurris is trying to get an arm triangle but Bowy is defending well.
Vurris controls the position.
Bowy holding on.
Vurris misses with the ground and pound.
Bowy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bowy wants to control but Vurris postures up.#T3#
Bowy is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control.
Vurris working the head and body with strikes.
Bowy defending against the ground and pound.
Vurris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bowy is trying to get back to half guard.
Vurris cracks Bowy with a big elbow.
Vurris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bowy's legs. #SUB2#
Vurris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Vurris trying to control the action but Bowy is working from the bottom.
Bowy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vurris taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowy tries to buck Vurris off but Vurris is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
That's time! Bowy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bowy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vurris's hands.
A good leg kick by Bowy.
Bowy misses with a lunging right hand
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowy throws the kick towards the body but Vurris avoids it.
Bowy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Vurris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vurris stands and throws Bowy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bowy is trying to get back to half guard.
Bowy struggling a bit here.
Bowy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vurris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vurris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.#T1#
Vurris lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Vurris in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vurris trying to control the position but Bowy is working away. #SUB2#
Vurris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bowy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vurris wants to control but Bowy is keeping him busy.
Bowy is looking for a sweep.
Bowy is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Vurris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Vurris tries for a kimura but Bowy is defending well.
Vurris is looking to take a break and control but Bowy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Vurris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bowy, who protects the arm well.
Bowy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Vurris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bowy is trying to escape the position but Vurris is controlling the position.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowy keeps working.
Bowy tries to bench press Vurris off him but Vurris keeps the position. #T4#
Bowy is looking to get back to his feet here but Vurris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bowy's back.
Bowy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Vurris tries to keep control of the position but Bowy is staying busy.
Vurris biding his time, controlling Bowy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowy wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vurris looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Bowy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vurris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowy.
A little jabbing left from Vurris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Bowy. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vurris.
Bowy jabs Vurris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vurris defending well as Bowy loads up on a big left hand.
Vurris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vurris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vurris ducks under a wild hook from Bowy.
Vurris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Bowy misses.
Bowy takes a swing at Vurris's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vurris.
A bone on bone clash there as Bowy blocks the leg kick.
Vurris moves away from the strike by Bowy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bowy. #T1#
Bowy throws a hook but Vurris blocks it.
A nice side step and Vurris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vurris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vurris somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Bowy misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowy 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 Vurris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vurris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bowy tries to work over Vurris's front leg with a kick but Vurris checks it.
Vurris slips under a jab.
Bowy throws a shot from downtown. Vurris moves away and avoids it.
Bowy scores with a push kick.
Bowy throws a hook but Vurris blocks it.
Bowy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowy.
Vurris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Vurris gets a double leg takedown into Bowy's guard.
Bowy wants to sweep but no luck.
Luke Bowy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bowy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vurris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bowy is pulling down on Vurris's head. It's preventing any offense from Vurris, at least for the moment.
Bowy wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurris stays in close to Bowy's body and controls the position.
Bowy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Vurris trying to control but Bowy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowy 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 Vurris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vurris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vurris tries a head kick but it misses.
Vurris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowy throws a looping overhand right but Vurris ducks down to avoid it.
Bowy misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bowy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurris moves away.
Jab from Bowy.
Luke Bowy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
Vurris connects with a single shot there.
Bowy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bowy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vurris momentarily.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowy defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Bowy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Vurris moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowy throws an overhand right that lands on Vurris's shoulder, as Vurris tries to avoid the shot.
Vurris tries to clinch but Bowy is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bowy throws a wild body kick that Vurris sees coming a mile off.
Bowy tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowy misses with a low kick.
Vurris moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Vurris has managed to clinch.
Bowy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Bowy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vurris 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 173 Panda vs Schults 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Vurris rushes Kuomanen and presses him up against the cage.
Vurris prevents a body shot from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Vurris on the inside.
Kuomanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuomanen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vurris scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuomanen is trying to break the clinch but Vurris has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuomanen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vurris's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Kuomanen scores with a shot to the side of Vurris's head.
Kuomanen gets through Vurris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuomanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurris's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuomanen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vurris's brow.
Vurris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuomanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vurris looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuomanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuomanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuomanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuomanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuomanen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kuomanen avoiding damage.
Vurris is trying to break the clinch but Kuomanen is controlling him.
Kuomanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vurriss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuomanen scores with a shot to the side of Vurris's head.
Vurris landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vurris blocks a body shot from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuomanen scores with a shot to the side of Vurris's head.
A head punch on the inside from Kuomanen fails to land. #T3#
Kuomanen presses Vurris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vurris tries for a takedown but Kuomanen manages to get underhooks.
Kuomanen avoids the elbow strike from Vurris, against the cage.
Kuomanen gets underhooks to prevent Vurris's takedown attempt.
Kuomanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuomanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuomanen blocks a body shot from Vurris.
Vurris blocking some punches. #BC#
Kuomanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahjo Kuomanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris misses with a takedown attempt - Kuomanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahjo Kuomanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.#CL2#
Vurris drives through and clinches with Kuomanen against the cage. #T4#
The referee calls for Kuomanen to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuomanen throws an elbow that misses.
Kuomanen misses with the head strike.
Kuomanen throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuomanen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vurris's brow. #TD2#
Vurris lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kuomanen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vurris throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuomanen's body to avoid the submission. Kuomanen has instead reached around Vurris's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuomanen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahjo Kuomanen!
After the fight, Ahjo Kuomanen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Blank tries to clinch up
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Vurris feints and as Blank raises his hands in defense, Vurris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vurris stands up over Blank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vurris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vurris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vurris trying to control but Blank is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank controls Vurris momentarily but Vurris frees himself.
Vurris looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Vurris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vurris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blank's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vurris in particular looking to stall.
Vurris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blank is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Blank gets back to half guard.
Blank wants to get back to full guard.
Blank is working hard here to advance position.
Vurris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blank wants to get back to full guard.
Vurris is looking to pass Blank's guard but actually Blank recovers to full guard.
Blank wants to sweep here but Vurris controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Vurris chips away with some ground and pound.
Blank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blank tries to get out of the position.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurris passes into half guard.
Vurris trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Vurris working over Blank with some ground and pound. Blank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Vurris is looking for a kimura but Blank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vurris to get the leverage. #T4#
Blank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vurris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blank is refusing to be controlled, as Vurris sits in half guard.
Vurris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vurris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blank is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Blank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
That kick from Vurris tenderised Blank's leg. Blank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Blank steps away.
Blank throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Blank misses.
A head kick misses from Blank.
Vurris avoids the body shot from Blank.
Blank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vurris with the counter takedown but Blank avoids it easily.
Vurris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vurris avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank throws a leg kick
and Vurris counters with a solid body kick.
Blank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank misses with a double jab
and Vurris counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Blank misses
and Vurris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Vurris slips a jab and a cross from Blank.
Vurris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Vurris has Blank pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vurris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blank tumbling to the mat - Vurris dives into Blank's guard.
Vurris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blank wants to sweep here but Vurris controlling him for the moment. #T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blank is trying to keep Vurris in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vurris throws a combination. Blank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris goes for a double leg but Blank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blank continues to drive forward.
Frank Blank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blank fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank misses with an uppercut
and Vurris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vurris throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Blank has closed the distance and engaged Vurris in a clinch.
Blank stalling in the clinch but Vurris improves position. #BC#
Blank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blank walks into a jab.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blank.
A jab from Blank misses.
A little jabbing left from Vurris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank is looking to clinch but Vurris is avoiding it.
Blank throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vurris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vurris circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vurris. #T4##CL2#
Vurris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blank leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vurris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blank prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Blank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.#BC#
Blank manages to break the clinch.
Blank is looking to wear down Vurris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blank takes a swing at Vurris's ribcage but misses.
Blank wants to slow Vurris down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Vurris.
Blank darts in trying to clinch
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Blank's cut.
That's time! Blank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Vurris avoids the head kick by Blank.
Frank Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank misses with a leg kick
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blank throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Blank.
Vurris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blank misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vurris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Blank clinches with his opponent.
Blank tries to circle away but Vurris has him pinned against the cage.
Vurris keeps control of Blank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank lands a body shot.
Blank tries to land a knee to the head but Vurris blocks with his arms. #T1#
Blank wants to break free but Vurris has control.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blank has Vurris pushed against the cage.#BC#
Blank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vurris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Blank.
Blank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vurris avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Vurris misses.
Blank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vurris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vurris avoids the head kick by Blank.
Blank misses with a head kick.
Vurris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blank throws a right hand that Vurris ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurris also avoids with ease.
Blank tries to clinch but Vurris moves out of range.
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Vurris takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vurris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Blank. #T3#
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vurris blocks the elbow strike.
Blank tries to break the clinch but Vurris is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Blank.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank Blank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vurris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vurris feints a counter leg kick.
Blank throws a leg kick
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Blank takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Blank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vurris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vurris catches Blank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blank with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vurris connects with a body shot.
Vurris lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blank throws a leg kick but Vurris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blank throws a sloppy head kick and Vurris moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Vurris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vurris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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 Frank Blank.
I think Vurris 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vurris momentarily.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vurris clobbers Cortez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Vurris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Cortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vurris counters with a nice body shot.
Vurris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Vurris.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vurris.
Vurris moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vurris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Cortez misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cortez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vurris only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Vurris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Vurris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cortez avoids it really well and circles away.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez with a nice cross.
Vurris slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Vurris defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Cortez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vurris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vurris tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Vurris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vurris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vurris struggling a bit here.
Cortez controlling the position from side mount.
Cortez wants to control but Vurris is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Cortez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vurris keeps working.
Vurris is trying to escape the position but Cortez is controlling the position.
Cortez wants to control but Vurris is keeping him busy.
Vurris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cortez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cortez tries to roll over but Vurris keeps him under control.
Vurris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vurris slips a nice elbow through Cortez's hands, connecting with Cortez's forehead.
Cortez is controlling Vurris's trapped leg to prevent Vurris from advancing to side control.#T4#
Vurris is nestled in close to Cortez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortez trying to hold on to Vurris's head to control him but Vurris postures up.
Cortez is holding on to half guard well.
Vurris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurris is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez is looking to control Vurris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cortez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Vurris catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Cortez scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Nice uppercut lands for Vurris. That snapped Cortez's head back.
Nice shot by Cortez.
Don Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Vurris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cortez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vurris postures up.
Cortez controlling Vurris's posture.
Vurris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Cortez tries to bench press Vurris off him but Vurris keeps the position.
Cortez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vurris off and has taken his back!
Cortez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Vurris hold on?
Vurris wants to control his opponent's hands but Cortez gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez connects with a big shot to the side of Vurris's head.
Vurris is taking damage to the body and head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2#
Cortez has Vurris flattened out and is raining down punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez scores with punches and elbows.
Vurris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Don Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vurris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cortez lands shots from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
A lull in the action here. #T3#
Cortez lands strikes to the head.
Cortez tries to keep control of the position but Vurris is staying busy.
Cortez throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vurris could be in trouble here!
Vurris is in bad spot here.
The referee is taking a good look at Vurris as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cortez!
Vurris wants to escape the position.
Vurris looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cortez.
Cortez has the hooks in. Vurris is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurris can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB#
Vurris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cortez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB#
Vurris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Vurris's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cortez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cortez has Vurris flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cortez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Vurris misses.
Vurris blocks a jab.
Cortez throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Vurris jabs Cortez right on the nose. Cortez blinks but takes it well.
Vurris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vurris defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Vurris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vurris with the inside leg kick.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurris circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Vurris ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Cortez misses
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Don Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Vurris wants to clinch.#T1#
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vurris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cortez misses with the combination.
Cortez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vurris pinned against the cage. Vurris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortez looks for a takedown but Vurris sprawls well.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vurris as he jumps to the side.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vurris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Vurris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Vurris shows good takedown defense.
Vurris thows a body kick. Cortez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vurris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vurris duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez takes a swing at Vurris's ribcage but misses.
Cortez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cortez lands with a right hand.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Vurris does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Cortez lands a takedown into guard.
Cortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vurris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cortez is looking for a triangle but Vurris pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vurris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cortez can't keep his opponent in guard - Vurris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vurris trying to control from half guard but Cortez is working away. #T4#
Vurris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Vurris has control of the leg.
Vurris is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortez has hold of Vurris's hands but Vurris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cortez trying to control but Vurris postures up.
Vurris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vern Vurris.
I think Cortez 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cortez!
After the fight, Don Cortez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XVI
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Cortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vurris.
Cortez digs a good hook to Vurris's body.
Vurris misses with a body shot.
Vurris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurris moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Vurris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vurris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vurris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vurris slips a straight right by Cortez.
Don Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vurris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Vurris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Vurris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Vurris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cortez slips a jab from Vurris.
Cortez with the counter takedown but Vurris avoids it easily.
Vurris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
Cortez scores with a jab.#T1#
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vurris under the eye.
Cortez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Vurris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurris.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.
Vurris misses with a wild combination.
Cortez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vurris ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Cortez 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.
Vurris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Cortez shoots in for a double leg but Vurris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cortez cracks Vurris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Cortez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurris.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
A jab from Cortez misses.
A quick step to the side and Vurris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vurris slips under a jab.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Vurris fails with the takedown
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Vurris.
Vurris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vurris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vurris lands with an overhand left.
Cortez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vurris dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Vurris moves away and avoids it.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Vurris counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Cortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vurris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Vurris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cortez connects with a body shot that sends Vurris's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Vurris.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Vurris's ribs.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vurris lands an overhand right.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
It looked like Vurris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez scores with a nice strike.
Cortez closes the distance and clinches up with Vurris, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes Vurris against the cage but Vurris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Vurris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vurris jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vurris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vurris.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Vurris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Cortez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vurris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Vurris throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Cortez throws a right hand that Vurris ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurris also avoids with ease.
Vurris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
It looked like Vurris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vurris.#T1#
Vurris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cortez shoots and misses
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vurris walks into a left hand.
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Vurris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vurris thinks about countering with a body kick.
Don Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vurris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick from Vurris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez misses with a looping left.#CL#
Vurris forces Cortez back against the cage and clinches.
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent Vurris's takedown attempt.
Vurris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cortez prevents it. #T2#
Cortez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Vurris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Vurris shoots in and gets a takedown into Cortez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurris trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez 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#
Cortez not doing much here. #T3#
Ground and pound from Cortez. #SUB#
Vurris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vurris keeps working.
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.
Vurris trying to control here.
Cortez trying to mount his opponent but Vurris defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vurris is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez is nestled in close to Vurris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cortez slips a nice elbow through Vurris's hands, connecting with Vurris's forehead.
Vurris tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cortez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Vurris is bucking up trying to escape but Cortez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Cortez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Vurris tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vurris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cortez misses with a left hand
and Vurris counters with a leg kick.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Vurris ducks down to avoid it.
Vurris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Vurris lands with an uppercut that bounces Cortez off the cage and back into range.
Cortez lands a head shot.
Vurris misses with a body shot.
Cortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vurris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Don Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurris counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Vurris.
Vurris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vurris counters with a three punch combo that has Cortez backing up. Cortez nods at Vurris to acknowledge the strikes.
Vurris slips a jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vurris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vurris lands a high kick!
Vurris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Vurris with that takedown attempt.
Vurris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vurris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Vurris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vurris looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Vurris counters with a good low kick that Cortez was not able to check.
Cortez misses with a left hand
and Vurris counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vurris staying out of range there.
Vurris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vurris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cortez misses with a jab to the body
and Vurris counters with a good, hard body kick but Cortez shrugs it off.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez throws a series of strikes that have Vurris backpedaling. #T3#
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez takes a swing at Vurris's ribcage but misses.
Cortez scores with a jab to the head.
Vurris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vurris swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Vurris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortez lands with a cross.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vurris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Vurris fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vurris tries to clinch up
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##TD#
Vurris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vurris showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez has his hands clasped together around Vurris's back. He's all about the action.
Don Cortez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez won't allow Vurris to pass to mount.
Cortez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cortez has Vurris pulled in close to control his posture.
Don Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cortez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Cortez.
I've got Cortez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 153 Kersikov vs Account
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Harrisburg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vurris.#CL#
Vurris instigates a clinch.
Vurris has Harrisburg pushed against the cage.#BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Harrisburg is predictable there
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Harrisburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harrisburg misses with a hook. Vurris ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Vurris clinches up with Harrisburg and pushes him back against the cage.
Harrisburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Vurris has double underhooks.
Harrisburg has had enough of the clinch but Vurris keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrisburg tries to break the clinch but Vurris is controlling the position.
Vurris tries to score a body lock takedown but Harrisburg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harrisburg gets underhooks to prevent Vurris's takedown attempt. #T1#
Harrisburg has had enough of the clinch but Vurris keeps him there for the moment.
Harrisburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Vurris has double underhooks.
Harrisburg tries to circle away but Vurris has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Vurris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harrisburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Vurris prevents Harrisburg from standing back up.
Vurris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vurris is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrisburg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Harrisburg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harrisburg wants to control but Vurris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vurris wants to take a breather but Harrisburg is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vurris throws a front kick that sends Harrisburg stumbling back into the cage.
Harrisburg throws a lazy right hand but Vurris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vurris ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg misses with a hook
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Vurris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harrisburg at a distance.
Harrisburg throws a sloppy body shot
letting Vurris counter with a right hand.
Harrisburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrisburg misses with a hook. Vurris ducked under it nicely.
Vurris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Harrisburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vurris counters with a left and a right that stings Harrisburg.
Harrisburg misses with an uppercut. Vurris saw that one coming.
Vurris tries to counter with a takedown but Harrisburg is quick to defend against it.
Harrisburg throws a lazy uppercut
and Vurris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vurris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Harrisburg misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Vurris's shoulder, as Vurris tries to avoid the shot.
Harrisburg throws a head kick that misses.
Vurris is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vurris lands with a hook. Harrisburg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harrisburg throws a sloppy head kick and Vurris moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vurris misses the target.
Vurris misses with a few strikes there.
Harrisburg throws a hook but Vurris avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Harrisburg.
A quick step to the side and Vurris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrisburg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrisburg misses with a body punch
and Vurris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vurris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harrisburg throws a head kick that misses
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrisburg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harrisburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrisburg misses with a left hand
and Harrisburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrisburg misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Vurris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Harrisburg throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Vurris with a jab.
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Vurris's shoulder, as Vurris tries to avoid the shot.
Vurris quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vurris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vurris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harrisburg circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Vurris tenderised Harrisburg's leg. Harrisburg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vurris ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
Vurris throwing a counter right hand but Harrisburg manages to avoid it.
Vurris staying out of range there.
Harrisburg misses with a hook
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vurris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrisburg.
Vurris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Harrisburg misses its intended target.
As Harrisburg tries to get set, Vurris tries to push him back and clinch up but Harrisburg manages to avoid the attempt.
Harrisburg walks into a straight right hand from Vurris.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vurris.
Harrisburg falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrisburg looks to land a right hand but Vurris moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Harrisburg misses with a leg kick.
Harrisburg misses with a series of wild punches.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrisburg misses the shot to the body.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrisburg. #TD#
Vurris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vurris lands in his opponent's guard.
Harrisburg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vurris is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris stands up over Harrisburg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vurris is in close to Harrisburg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vurris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Harrisburg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harrisburg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vurris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vurris slows the pace down in half guard.
Vurris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Vurris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vurris 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.
Vurris scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harrisburg pushes Vurris off but Vurris dives into side control.
Harrisburg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vurris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vurris tries to advance to mount but Harrisburg denies him.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrisburg keeps working.
Vurris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Harrisburg is letting Vurris control him for a moment.
Vurris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrisburg can do to turn this around?
Vurris trying to control the position but Harrisburg is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurris slows the pace down.
Vurris is putting a hurting on Harrisburg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harrisburg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vurris lands a few punches from side control.
Vurris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harrisburg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Vurris tries for a kimura but Harrisburg is defending well.
Harrisburg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vurris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris grinds an elbow into Harrisburg's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Harrisburg throws an off balance right hand
and Vurris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harrisburg swings widly with a right hand
letting Vurris counter with a right hand.
Vurris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrisburg swings for the body but Vurris moves out of range.
Harrisburg misses with a kick to the body
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrisburg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vern Vurris is winning the standup battle so far.
Vurris slips a jab and a cross from Harrisburg. #CL#
Vurris moves into the clinch.
Harrisburg is trying to break the clinch but Vurris is controlling him.#BC2#
Harrisburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Vurris.
Harrisburg misses with a right hand
and Harrisburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrisburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrisburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrisburg looks to land a left hand but Vurris moved out of range nicely.
Vurris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrisburg misses with a left hand
and Vurris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Vurris moves out of range as Harrisburg strikes.
Harrisburg throws a poor cross that misses
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrisburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Vurris forces Harrisburg back against the cage and clinches.
Vurris landing knees to the body. #TD#
Vurris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Vurris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harrisburg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vurris, into his guard. #REVB#
Vurris is trying to hold Harrisburg in close to prevent damage but Harrisburg has managed to pass into half guard.
Vurris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Harrisburg wants to stand but Vurris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vurris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Harrisburg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vurris is proving hard to escape from.
Harrisburg being controlled here momentarily.
Harrisburg wants to get up but he can't break Vurris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vurris is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrisburg misses with a two punch combination.
Vurris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harrisburg throws a right hand that misses
and Vurris counters with a nice body kick.
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Vurris's shoulder, as Vurris tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Harrisburg misses
and Vurris counters with a low kick, right behind Harrisburg 's knee.
Vurris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrisburg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrisburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vurris shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrisburg sprawls well. He's pushed Vurris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brock Harrisburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrisburg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Harrisburg throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Vurris counter with a right hand.
Harrisburg misses with a left hand
and Harrisburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vurris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrisburg doesn't seem bothered though.
Harrisburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vurris scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vurris.#TD#
Vurris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harrisburg sprawls well initially but Vurris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vurris is fending him off so far but Schlesien persists. Nope, Vurris circles away and we're back to standing.
Schlesien scores with a punch to the head.
Vurris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vurris takes one to the chin there.
Schlesien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schlesien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlesien defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Schlesien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Vurris throws a solid leg kick but Schlesien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vurris.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vurris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schlesien.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Schlesien steps away.
Vurris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schlesien. #T1##TD2#
Vurris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schlesien sprawls well initially but Vurris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but Schlesien defending well.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.
Vurris wants to control but Schlesien is keeping him busy.
Vurris prevents Schlesien from improving his position.
Vurris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schlesien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schlesien wants to control but Vurris is keeping busy.
Schlesien controlling the position well. #T2#
Schlesien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vurris is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vurris lands a nice short elbow.
Schlesien might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back.
Schlesien trying to hold on to Vurris's head to control him but Vurris postures up.
Vurris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlesien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Vurris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schlesien is pressing down on Vurris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Schlesien is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vurris has his hands clasped together but Schlesien extends and breaks Vurris's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schlesien.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huber Schlesien!
In his post fight interview, Huber Schlesien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC 11: The Final Event
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Vurris shoots in but Halloo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halloo misses with a takedown
letting Vurris counter with a right hand. #CL#
Vurris moves into range and clinches up with Halloo.
Halloo has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Vurris tries to break the clinch but Halloo is controlling the position.
A short right from Halloo on the inside.
Vurris tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Halloo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halloo working aggressively here.
Vurris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halloo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tupa Halloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Halloo clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Halloo lands a left hand. #BC2#
Halloo breaks the clinch.
Halloo slips a jab from Vurris.
Halloo throws a wild body kick that Vurris sees coming a mile off.
Halloo fails to land the takedown.
Halloo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vurris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Halloo pushes Vurris up against the cage in a clinch.
Vurris tries to pull guard but Halloo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Vurris has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vurris throws a head punch that misses.
Halloo has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris. #T2#
Vurris prevents a body shot from Halloo.
Halloo lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Vurris has picked Halloo up - he's going for a ride! Vurris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vurris wants to free his trapped foot but Halloo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vurris.
Vurris not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halloo tries to get to full guard but Vurris has control of the leg.
Vurris 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.#SUB#
Vurris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vurris is pressing down on Halloo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halloo is holding on for now. #T3#
Halloo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Halloo pushes Vurris off and gets back to his feet.
Halloo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vurris circles away.
Halloo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vurris defends it nicely.
No luck for Vurris with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Vurris connects with a looping right hand.
Vurris misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Halloo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vurris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halloo is in Vurris's guard.
Halloo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vurris is retaining full guard.
Halloo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vurris 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.
Halloo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vurris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vurris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Halloo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Halloo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vurris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halloo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halloo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vurris is retaining full guard.
Halloo tries to stand but Vurris is controlling from the bottom.
Halloo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris striking from the bottom. #SUB#
Vurris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halloo defends it easily.
Halloo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vurris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halloo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Vurris 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.#SUB#
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Halloo defends easily.
Vurris trying to control the position.
Vurris keeping full guard, as Halloo tries to pass.
Halloo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halloo stopping the sweep attempt from Vurris.
Vurris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halloo trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vurris can't keep his opponent in guard - Halloo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupa Halloo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halloo wants to stand up but Vurris has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Halloo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vurris moves into full guard.
Halloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Vurris is looking for a triangle but Halloo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Vurris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halloo is aware though and is defending well.
Vurris wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurris is working hard here to advance position.
Halloo 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.
Halloo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurris has a closed guard, preventing Halloo from standing up.
Halloo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Vurris actively working from the bottom here.
Halloo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Vurris is defending against the submission attempts here by Halloo.
Halloo wants to stand up but Vurris is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurris trying to control here.
Vurris is not content to let Halloo control the position.#SUB#
Vurris actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Vurris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halloo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vurris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vurris throws a poor cross that misses
and Halloo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris misses with a takedown
and Halloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Halloo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vurris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vurris has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Halloo clinches up with Vurris and pushes him back against the cage.
Halloo lands a right hand.
Halloo throws a head punch that misses.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Halloo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vurris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vurris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halloo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land. #T1#
Halloo pushes Vurris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Vurris pulls guard effortlessly.
Halloo wants to pass the guard but Vurris is keeping the position.
Halloo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halloo preventing the sweep.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupa Halloo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Halloo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vurris 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.
Halloo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vurris is proving hard to escape from.
Vurris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halloo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vurris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halloo advances position into side control!
An elbow from Halloo crashes against the mat.
Halloo taking a breather here. #T3#
Vurris tries to improve position but can't.
Vurris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halloo's best efforts.
Vurris won't allow Halloo to pass to mount.
Vurris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halloo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vurris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halloo trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom. #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.
Halloo stays in close to Vurris's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Vurris working for a triangle but Halloo defends it easily.
Halloo 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. #SUB#
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halloo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halloo with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tupa Halloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halloo 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tupa Halloo!
An out of breath Tupa Halloo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AFC 8: Bone vs Regulator
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Slaissi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Vurris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vurris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vurris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slaissi tries to clinch but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris fails with the takedown
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Slaissi rushes Vurris and presses him up against the cage.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurris's elbow.
Vurris fails to pull guard.
Vurris tries to break free but Slaissi pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Slaissi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vurriss head.
Slaissi working aggressively here.
Vurris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slaissi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vurris or perhaps it was just good defense by Slaissi, which made it look bad.
Vurris has his takedown stuffed
and Slaissi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vurris's knee momentarily.
Vurris tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaissi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Slaissi rushes Vurris and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris fails with the takedown
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Vurris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vurris misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slaissi as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Slaissi has Vurris up against the cage in a clinch.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slaissi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vurris is defending well for now.
Vurris avoiding damage as Slaissi throws knees to the body. #BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch. #T3#
Slaissi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slaissi wants it to stay on the feet.
Vurris closes the distance and clinches up with Slaissi, looking for a takedown. Vurris pushes Slaissi against the cage but Slaissi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vurris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Slaissi counters with a nice right hand that sends Vurris toppling to the canvas! Vurris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Slaissi finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Vurris misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Vurris is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimbo Slaissi!

Event: AFC 6: Rize vs Bone
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Vurris slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vurris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vurris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vurris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Kirin avoids the elbow strike from Vurris, against the cage.
Vurris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Kirin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirin misses with a knee to the head.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vurris told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Kirin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Vurris.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Vurris moved out of range nicely.
Vurris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Vurris tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vurris throws a front kick that sends Kirin stumbling back into the cage.
Kirin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kirin misses the jab.#CL2#
Vurris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirin, pushing him back against the cage.
Vurris has Kirin pressed against the cage, preventing Kirin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Vurris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin wants to improve his position but Vurris is controlling well.
Kirin is working hard here to advance position.
Kirin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vurris on the ground.
Vurris is looking to take a break and control but Kirin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vurris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Kirin tries to roll over but Vurris keeps him under control.
Vurris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris trying to control the action but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Vurris 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.
Vurris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirin defending well though.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirin keeps working.
Kirin is controlling Vurris's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vurris drops an elbow to the side of Kirin's head.
Vurris controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Vurris is trying to work for a kimura but Kirin is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Kirin is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vern Vurris 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#
Vurris works Kirin's body with a nice hook.
Vurris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirin finds it's way round the side to connect with Vurris's head.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris thinks about the counter body kick.
Vurris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Vurris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirin's guard.
Vurris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin keeping full guard, as Vurris tries to pass. #T1#
Vurris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Vurris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kirin trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
Kirin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirin wants to pass the guard but Vurris is keeping the position.
Vurris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirin's guard. #REVB#
Vurris postures up.
Vurris is in close to Kirin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Vurris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kirin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vurris.
Vurris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirin keeps working.
Vurris working the ground and pound but Kirin is defending the strikes. #T3#
Vurris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kirin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vurris wants to control but Kirin is keeping him busy.
Vern Vurris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vurris lands an elbow.
Kirin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vurris connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Vurris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Vurris crashes against the mat. #T4#
Vurris wants to control but Kirin is keeping him busy.
Vurris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vurris scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris misses with the ground and pound.
Kirin regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vurris throws a head kick but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vurris thumps Kirin with a low kick.
Vurris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vurris.
Vurris throws a push kick but Kirin slaps the foot to one side.
Vurris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown but Kirin shows good takedown defense.
Vurris lands a two punch combo.
Vurris is looking to slow Kirin down with leg kicks. #T1#
Vurris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kirin slips a jab from Vurris.
Vurris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Vurris backs away, Kirin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vurris connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vurris. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vurris drops his hands momentarily and Kirin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Vurris has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirin trying to stall but Vurris improves his position.
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vurris. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin is looking to control Vurris's arms but Vurris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kirin has his back to the cage.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Vurris controls the action.
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kirin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vurris doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirin circles away.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vurris shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirin tries to sprawl out of it but Vurris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Good shot there by Vurris.
Vurris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vurris - that will leave a mark!
Vurris shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Kirin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vurris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Vurris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Vurris saw that one coming.
Vurris shoots in but no luck this time.
Kokkoro Kirin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vurris shoots in for a double leg but Kirin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Vurris lands with a slapping head kick.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kirin but Kirin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vurris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kirin slips a jab and a cross from Vurris.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Kirin throws the kick towards the body but Vurris avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
A nice side step and Vurris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
Our winner, Vern Vurris, 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: AFC 4: Luciano vs Munson
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Vurris moves into the clinch.
Vurris struggles to land a body shot inside as Shewmaker controls his hands. #TD2#
Shewmaker jumps guard.
Shewmaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vurris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shewmaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Shewmaker is defending well.
Shewmaker is trying to maintain the position but Vurris is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris working Shewmaker over with strikes here.
Shewmaker tries to reverse the position but Vurris maintains control.
Shewmaker taking shots to the head. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vurris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shewmaker tries to reverse the position but Vurris maintains control.
Vurris raining down shots from the mount!
Vurris landing shots from mount.
Shewmaker wants to control but Vurris is having none of it.
Vurris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shewmaker? #CUT#It looks like Steven Shewmaker has been cut.
Vurris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shewmaker? #CUT#That has opened up Steven Shewmaker's cut even more.
Shewmaker tries to hold on but Vurris pushes him away. #SUB#
Vurris is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shewmaker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shewmaker shrugs it off. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vurris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shewmaker is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shewmaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vurris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#The cut above Steven Shewmaker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vurris winds up and cracks Shewmaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#Steven Shewmaker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steven Shewmaker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 63: Luciano/Regulator
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Vurris #TD2#
and Gazersky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vurris's guard.
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Vurris keeps moving.
Vurris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazersky with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Gazersky defends easily. #SUB#
Gazersky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vurris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gazersky has managed to get both his arms back between Vurris's legs - danger averted.
Gazersky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vurris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vurris looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gazersky is defending well. Vurris quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gazersky has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vurris celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 59: Vurris/Regulator
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Dispatch Regulator lands an overhand right.
Vurris misses with a body shot.
Vurris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vurris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Dispatch Regulator as he checks the leg kick.
Vurris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vurris.
Vurris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dispatch Regulator connects with the punch.#CL2#
Dispatch Regulator closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator is leaning against Vurris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Dispatch Regulator.
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dispatch Regulator.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
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!
Dispatch Regulator misses with some punches. #T1##BC2#
Dispatch Regulator manages to break the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator checks the leg kick.
Vurris misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Dispatch Regulator moves into the clinch.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dispatch Regulator tries a body shot but Vurris blocks it.
Dispatch Regulator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dispatch Regulator working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Dispatch Regulator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vurris throws a body kick that misses.
Vurris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vurris's sensitive parts.
Dispatch Regulator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dispatch Regulator closes the distance and clinches.
Dispatch Regulator prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dispatch Regulator.
A shot in the inside from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dispatch Regulator has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Vurris blocks a body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Vurris tries for a takedown but Dispatch Regulator manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dispatch Regulator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dispatch Regulator.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dispatch Regulator.
Vurris prevents a body shot from Dispatch Regulator. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dispatch Regulator tries to throw a body punch but Vurris avoids it by throwing Dispatch Regulator back against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator is working Vurris over against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator cracks Vurris with a nice body shot.
Dispatch Regulator misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator can't find room to land a body shot as Vurris controls the action.
Dispatch Regulator struggles to land a body shot inside as Vurris controls his hands. #BC2#
Dispatch Regulator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body shot.
Vurris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dispatch Regulator finds it's way round the side to connect with Vurris's head.
Dispatch Regulator throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Vurris keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Dispatch Regulator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vurris tried to score with a low kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Dispatch Regulator cracks Vurris with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vurris looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dispatch Regulator finish him? #ROC2#Vurris is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dispatch Regulator moves in close and cracks Vurris with a massive right hand! Vurris, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dispatch Regulator!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Vurris is predictable there
and Rize counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vurris.
Vurris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown but Rize shows good takedown defense.
Vurris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rize checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vurris misses with an uppercut. Rize saw that one coming.
Vurris throws a body shot but no joy.
Vurris jabs Rize to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vurris throws a body kick that misses
and Vurris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Vurris dives in for a single leg takedown but Rize sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize tries a body shot but Vurris blocks it.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rize lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vurris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rize fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vurris throws a low kick but Rize moves out of range easily.
Rize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rize finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vurris.
Vurris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rize is looking to chop away at Vurris's legs.
Rize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vurris doesn't seem bothered though.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vurris at a distance.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Rize misses #TD#
and Vurris counters with a single leg into guard. Rize didn't expect that.
Rize controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rize wants to hit a sweep here but Vurris passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rize there! #T2#
Rize wants to hold on but Vurris pushes him away.
Rize tries to reverse the position but Vurris maintains control.
Vurris throwing strikes here but Rize is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rize slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rize controlling the position well.
Rize is trying to get back to full guard.
Rize is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Vurris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rize wants to get back to full guard.
Vurris wants to free his trapped foot but Rize is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rize regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Vurris'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.
Vurris won't allow Rize to sweep him here.
Vurris stands up over Rize, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rize wants to sweep here but Vurris controlling him for the moment.
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Rize is keeping the position.
Rize is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Vurris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Vurris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rize dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rize looking to pass the guard.
Rize controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rize trying to move into half guard but instead Vurris has managed to sweep!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vurris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zack Rize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vurris takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize swings for the body but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris feinted with a counter takedown.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Vurris misses
and Rize counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Vurris throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rize blocks the leg kick.
Rize lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris misses with a takedown
and Rize cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Vurris dives in and scores a takedown into Rize's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurris being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Rize is keeping the position.
Rize looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Rize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rize has Vurris pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rize avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Vurris gets a double leg takedown into Rize's guard.

Rize is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vurris presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Rize lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vurris or not.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rize gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Rize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vern Vurris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Vurris off balance momentarily.
Vurris fails to land the takedown.
Vurris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
A jab lands there for Rize.
Rize is looking to slow Vurris down with leg kicks.
A combination from Rize does no damage.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
Rize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vurris.
Vurris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vurris misses with a takedown
and Rize counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Vurris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Rize avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vurris.#T4#
Vurris just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vurris connects with the punch.
Vurris throws a low kick but Rize moves out of range easily.
Vurris's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Vurris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rize misses the body punch
and Vurris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vurris throws a poor cross that misses
and Rize counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vurris thinking.
Rize digs a good hook to Vurris's body.
Rize fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rize.
Rize lands a nice shot to the body.
Vurris moves out of range as Rize strikes.
Rize has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Vurris down.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Rize is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vurris rather than just go for the knockout.
Vurris gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rize counters with a stiff right hand.
Rize lands a nice hook to Vurris's body. Vurris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vurris lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rize.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Rize misses with a kick to the body.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vurris's sensitive parts.
Vurris throws out a loose jab but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vurris 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.
Vurris throws a right and a left that Rize avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rize counters with a good low kick that Vurris was not able to check.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Vurris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Rize.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Vurris off balance momentarily.#T1#
Rize wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vurris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rize looks to land a body kick but Vurris moved away.
Rize lands a glancing blow to the side of Vurris's head.
Rize lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Vurris is rocked!
Rize circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vurris to the canvas! Vurris doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rize keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
An out of breath Zack Rize thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSSD 51: Kirin/Vurris 2
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Vurris fails with the takedown
and Kirin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Vurris clinches up with Kirin and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirin wants to break free but Vurris has control.
Vurris tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirin avoids the damage to the body.
Kirin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Vurris.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris tries to clinch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vurris tries to score with a low kick but Kirin moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Vurris misses.
Kirin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kirin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vurris can pounce on him.
A combination from Vurris does no damage.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris scores with a shot to the body.
Vurris takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vurris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurris.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Vurris.
Vurris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirin counters with a three punch combo that has Vurris backing up. Vurris nods at Kirin to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Vurris clinches up against the cage.
Kirin wants to get back to striking at distance but Vurris won't allow it.
Kirin avoiding damage as Vurris throws knees to the body. #BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Vurris misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris connects with a solid leg kick.
Vurris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vurris just misses with a punch to the body.
Vurris throws a leg kick which misses Kirin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirin tries to avoid it.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Kirin blocks the low kick.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris throws a push kick but Kirin slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Kirin checks a leg kick nicely.
Vurris lands a jab to the head.
Vurris misses with the combination.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vurris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kirin rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurris is defended easily by Kirin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kirin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vurris misses the jab.
Vurris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris fails to land the takedown.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirin counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris throws a low kick, looking for Kirin's leg but Kirin calmly moves out of range.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Kirin checks a leg kick.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Vurris.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A low kick lands for Vurris.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirin defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Kirin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vurris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vurris 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.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirin blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vurris.
Kirin checks a leg kick nicely.
Vurris with a nice calf kick.
Vurris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vurris looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Vurris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vurris throws a series of punches but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris misses with a head kick.
Vurris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vurris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris. #TD2#
Vurris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kirin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurris has Kirin pressed against the cage, preventing Kirin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vurris missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Vurris wants to take the fight to the mat but Kirin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirin's efforts to push away.
Vurris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vurris pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vurris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirin. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurris missing with knees to the body.
Vurris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirin.
Vurris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vurris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirin's efforts to push away.
Vurris missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirin avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vurris.
Vurris dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vern Vurris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vurris tries to land a body kick
and Kirin counters with a left and a right that stings Vurris.
Vurris wants to clinch.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris swings for the body but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Vurris. #T1#
Kirin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vurris tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vurris tries to clinch but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirin counters with a one-two to the body.
Vurris wants to land a leg kick but Kirin is out of range.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris throws a wild body kick that Kirin sees coming a mile off.
Kirin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirin avoids a kick to the body.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris wants to slow Kirin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kokkoro Kirin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kirin blocks a leg kick.
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kirin is out of range and Vurris settles back down.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vurris. Kirin shrugs it off though.
Vurris 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.
Vurris goes for a double leg but Kirin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirin continues to drive forward.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vurris looks to land a body kick but Kirin moved away.#T3#
Kirin blocks the body kick.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirin swivels and escapes.
Vurris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vurris. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirin defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Kirin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vurris.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws out a leg kick but Kirin moves out of range and Vurris only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Vurris with the inside leg kick.
Vurris throws a leg kick but Kirin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vurris shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirin sprawls well. He's pushed Vurris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vurris throws a low kick, looking for Kirin's leg but Kirin calmly moves out of range.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirin moves away.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick from Vurris.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vurris. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Vurris misses with a few strikes there.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
An out of breath Vern Vurris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSGT: Finals Szn 1
Date: Dec 10, 2021

200 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs

201 cm
25 yrs
270 lbs

Shewmaker

Vurris

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Steven Shewmaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vern Vurris!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shewmaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vurris as he avoids it easily.
Vurris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shewmaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Shewmaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vurris to the ground. Shewmaker is now in Vurris's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shewmaker (2) vs (0) Vurris
Shewmaker is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vurris is trying to control the position but Shewmaker postures up.
Shewmaker wants to pass the guard but Vurris is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vurris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shewmaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vurris looking for a sweep. Not yet Vurris, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris controlling Shewmaker's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vurris is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (2) vs (2) Vurris#T1#
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Shewmaker is keeping the position.
Shewmaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (4) vs (2) Vurris
Shewmaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (7) vs (2) Vurris#SUB#
Shewmaker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vurris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shewmaker fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Vurris wants to hold on but Shewmaker pushes him away.
Vurris gets back to half guard.
Shewmaker trying to mount his opponent but Vurris defends it.
Vurris is trying to maintain the position but Shewmaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Shewmaker passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (10) vs (2) Vurris
Shewmaker wants to control but Vurris is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Shewmaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Shewmaker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vurris!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shewmaker (12) vs (2) Vurris
Vurris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vurris is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Shewmaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Vurris is in trouble now - Shewmaker has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (15) vs (2) Vurris
Vurris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Shewmaker is looking to stall here but Vurris recovers full guard.
Vurris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shewmaker is one step ahead there.
Shewmaker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Vurris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shewmaker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shewmaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shewmaker is looking to advance position but Vurris won't allow it.
Vurris wants to control but Shewmaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Shewmaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vurris keeps working. #SUB#
Shewmaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vurris is just riding it out for now. Shewmaker eventually gives up the hold.
Shewmaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Vurris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vurris has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Simply The Best. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vurris manages to get to full guard.
Vurris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Vurris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vurris controls Shewmaker momentarily but Shewmaker frees himself.
Shewmaker looking to sit in guard and control but Vurris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (15) vs (4) Vurris
Vurris tries to free his leg and advance position but Shewmaker is retaining full guard.
Vurris advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (15) vs (7) Vurris
Shewmaker is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control.
Vurris advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shewmaker (15) vs (9) Vurris#T7#
Shewmaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shewmaker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Shewmaker (15) vs (12) Vurris
Shewmaker turns into Vurris and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (17) vs (12) Vurris#SUB#
Shewmaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vurris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vurris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vurris!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shewmaker (17) vs (16) Vurris#SUB2#
Vurris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vurris tries to move to mount but Shewmaker blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Shewmaker wants to control but Vurris postures up.
Shewmaker is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Shewmaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shewmaker is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Vurris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vurris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Vurris slows the pace down.
Shewmaker trying his best to control but Vurris has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shewmaker (17) vs (18) Vurris
Shewmaker tries to hold on but Vurris pushes him away.
Vurris wants to control the pace but Shewmaker is squirming around nicely.
Shewmaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vurris is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Shewmaker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Shewmaker (17) vs (21) Vurris
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vurris's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T10#
Vurris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Vurris looking to break Shewmaker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shewmaker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vurris will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shewmaker is really stuck here.
Shewmaker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vurris's guard. Nice work there by Shewmaker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (19) vs (21) Vurris
Vurris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shewmaker preventing the sweep.
Shewmaker trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
Vurris can't keep his opponent in guard - Shewmaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Shewmaker is pressing down on Vurris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vurris is holding on for now.
Vurris is trying to control but can't.
Shewmaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vurris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vurris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vurris is trying to control the position but Shewmaker postures up.
Vurris looking for a sweep. Not yet Vurris, not yet.
Shewmaker postures up.
Vurris wants to sweep here but Shewmaker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Shewmaker defends easily. #T12#
Shewmaker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vurris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (19) vs (23) Vurris
Vurris won't allow Shewmaker to sweep him here.
Shewmaker keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Vurris advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (19) vs (26) Vurris
You can see the frustration on Shewmaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shewmaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vurris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Shewmaker trying to control here.
Shewmaker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vurris jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (19) vs (29) Vurris
Vurris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shewmaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vurris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shewmaker keeps working.
Vurris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Shewmaker is trying to improve his position.
Vurris moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shewmaker (19) vs (31) Vurris
Shewmaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vurris wants to control the pace but Shewmaker is squirming around nicely.
Shewmaker is controlling an arm, preventing Vurris from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shewmaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shewmaker is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vurris wins on points by 31 to 19.
Vern Vurris is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Vern Vurris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSGT: Semi Finals Szn1
Date: Dec 03, 2021

189 cm
21 yrs
198 lbs

201 cm
24 yrs
270 lbs

Broomsdale

Vurris

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Broomsdale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vern Vurris!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vurris shoots in looking for a takedown but Broomsdale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vurris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Broomsdale gets tackled into the ropes by Vurris. Vurris maintains the clinch. #TD#
Broomsdale turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Broomsdale manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Broomsdale (4) vs (0) Vurris#SUB#
Broomsdale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vurris, who protects the arm well.
Broomsdale has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Broomsdale (6) vs (0) Vurris
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Broomsdale tries to control but Vurris wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Broomsdale goes for an armbar but Vurris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vurris.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Broomsdale (6) vs (2) Vurris#T1#
Vurris trying to control but Broomsdale is working from the bottom.
Vurris passes Broomsdale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Broomsdale is looking to improve his position.
Vurris tries to pass to full mount but Broomsdale defends it. #T2#
Vurris is trying to control. Broomsdale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Broomsdale is trying to get back to full guard.
Broomsdale is trying to control but can't.
Vurris trying to mount his opponent but Broomsdale defends it.
Broomsdale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Broomsdale can't keep his opponent in guard - Vurris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Broomsdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Broomsdale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vurris is working away from the top position though.
Vurris wants to pass to mount but Broomsdale is defending the position.
Broomsdale trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Broomsdale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Broomsdale trying to control but Vurris postures up.
Broomsdale wants to get back to full guard but Vurris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Broomsdale (6) vs (5) Vurris#T4#
Broomsdale tries to improve position but can't.
Broomsdale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Broomsdale is working hard here to advance position.
Broomsdale is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cope's, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Broomsdale is trying to control Vurris's posture but Vurris avoids it.
Broomsdale tries to bench press Vurris off him but Vurris keeps the position.
Broomsdale is trying to work for a sweep but Vurris has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Broomsdale (6) vs (7) Vurris#T5#
Broomsdale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vurris avoids the attempt from Broomsdale to control.
Broomsdale manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Broomsdale trying to control but Vurris postures up.
Broomsdale moves into full guard.
Broomsdale looking to control. #T6#
Vurris wants to control from the top but Broomsdale keeps moving. #SUB#
Broomsdale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broomsdale is keeping the position for now.
Broomsdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Broomsdale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vurris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7##SUB#
Broomsdale has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vurris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Broomsdale.
Score +3 for passing guard: Broomsdale (6) vs (10) Vurris
Broomsdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broomsdale manages to get back to half guard.
Vurris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Broomsdale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Broomsdale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broomsdale.#T8#
Vurris tries to free his leg and advance position but Broomsdale is retaining full guard.
Vurris looks winded!#SUB#
Broomsdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Vurris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Broomsdale working a defensive guard here. #T9##SUB#
Broomsdale working for a triangle but Vurris defends it easily.
Broomsdale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vurris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Broomsdale (8) vs (10) Vurris
Broomsdale looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Broomsdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vurris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Broomsdale has managed to get both his arms back between Vurris's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Broomsdale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Broomsdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vurris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Vurris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Vurris wants to sweep but no luck.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Vurris keeps moving.
Broomsdale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Broomsdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Vurris is retaining full guard.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Vurris keeps moving.
Vurris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Broomsdale's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Broomsdale (8) vs (12) Vurris#SUB#
Broomsdale looking for a guillotine here but Vurris defends easily.
Vurris is pushing down on Broomsdale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Broomsdale is fighting to maintain full guard but Vurris has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Broomsdale trying to get back to full guard but Vurris takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Broomsdale (8) vs (15) Vurris
Vurris trying to control but Broomsdale is having none of it.
Broomsdale manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Broomsdale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Vurris works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Broomsdale (8) vs (18) Vurris
Vurris trying to control the position but Broomsdale is working away.
Vurris tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vurris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Broomsdale is not content to let Vurris control the position. #T14#
Vurris has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Broomsdale!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Broomsdale (8) vs (20) Vurris
Vurris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broomsdale is looking to escape.
Broomsdale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris wants to take Broomsdale's back but he can't do it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vurris wins on points by 20 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Vern Vurris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ezekiel Broomsdale stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's just gut wrenching man, I let everyone down. I'll be back better than ever soon enough though. '.

Event: SSSD 45: Vurris/Slumponyhu
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Slumponyhu thows a leg kick but Vurris checks it #CL#
and Vurris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vurris.
Slumponyhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slumponyhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurris's elbow.
Slumponyhu can't find room to land a body shot as Vurris controls the action.
Vurris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Stances Slumponyhu has been cut.#BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slumponyhu lands a head shot.
Vurris misses with a low kick.
Slumponyhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slumponyhu looks to land a combination. Vurris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Slumponyhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Vurris slips a jab from Slumponyhu.
Slumponyhu moves out of range as Vurris throws a body kick.
Vurris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vurris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stances Slumponyhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slumponyhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD2#
Slumponyhu drops Vurris with a beautiful combination! Vurris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slumponyhu is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Vurris is rocked!#T1#
Vurris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slumponyhu.
Vurris throwing a counter right hand but Slumponyhu manages to avoid it.
Oh Vurris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Vurris clinches.
Vurris seems to have got his legs back now.
Slumponyhu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vurris avoids it.
Slumponyhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurris's elbow.
Slumponyhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Vurris breaks from the clinch.
Slumponyhu looks to land a right hand but Vurris moved out of range.
Slumponyhu checks a low kick from Vurris.
Slumponyhu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slumponyhu connects with a looping right hand.
Slumponyhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Slumponyhu.
Vurris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vurris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slumponyhu.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vurris scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Vurris moves into the clinch.
Vurris lands a nice knee to the body.
Slumponyhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vurris scores with a shoulder strike.
Vurris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slumponyhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurris.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vurris throws an elbow but misses.
Vurris lands an elbow that stopped Slumponyhu in his tracks for a moment.
Vurris has Slumponyhu pressed against the cage, preventing Slumponyhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vurris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vurris lands an elbow inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Vurris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slumponyhu.
Vurris lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch.
Slumponyhu throws a low kick but Vurris avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Slumponyhu.
Vurris misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vurris. Slumponyhu shrugs it off though.
Slumponyhu looks winded!#CL#
Vurris moves into the clinch.
Vurris lands a nice knee to the body.
Vurris lands an elbow inside that Slumponyhu shrugs off.
Vurris landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vurris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Slumponyhu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vurris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vurris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slumponyhu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vurris.
Vurris lands a nice elbow.
Slumponyhu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vurris working Slumponyhu over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vurris - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Vurris cracks Slumponyhu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slumponyhu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vurris finish him? #CL#
Vurris closes the distance and pushes Slumponyhu back into the cage.
Vurris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Vurris.
Slumponyhu motions for Vurris to come forward. Slumponyhu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Vurris forces Slumponyhu back against the cage and clinches.
Vurris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slumponyhu misses with a punch to the body.
Slumponyhu is trying to break free.
Slumponyhu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vurris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slumponyhu throws a leg kick but Vurris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slumponyhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slumponyhu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurris counters with a right hand to the body.
Slumponyhu blocks a head kick by Vurris.
Slumponyhu is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Vurris. #T1##CL#
Vurris moves into the clinch.
Vurris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vurris lands a nice elbow.
Vurris lands a damaging elbow.
Vurris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vurris landing knees to the body. #BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Vurris clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vurris obliges.
Slumponyhu tries to land knees in the clinch but Vurris avoids the damage to the body.
Vurris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slumponyhu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurris landing knees to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Stances Slumponyhu's cut even more.#T2#
Slumponyhu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vurris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slumponyhu backwards.
Knees to the body from Vurris.
Vern Vurris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slumponyhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slumponyhu working hard to break the clinch.
Vurris lands an elbow inside that Slumponyhu shrugs off.
Vurris scores with a knee to the head.
Vurris has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vurris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slumponyhu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Vurris takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Vurris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Vurris drives through and clinches with Slumponyhu against the cage.
Slumponyhu tries to work over Vurris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vurris landing knees to the body.
Vurris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slumponyhu can do to turn this around?#BC#
Vurris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches.
Vurris scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Vurris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Vurris clinches with his opponent.
Vurris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Vurris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Vurris.
Vurris connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurris staying out of range there.#T4#
Vurris throws a lazy right hand but Slumponyhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slumponyhu throws a head kick that Vurris semi-blocks. #CL#
Vurris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vurris looking to throw knees to the head but Slumponyhu is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vurris.
Vurris lands a damaging elbow.
Vurris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris. #BC#
Vurris manages to break the clinch.
Slumponyhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Slumponyhu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slumponyhu lands with a right hand.
Slumponyhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vurris doesn't seem bothered though.
Vurris moves out of range as Slumponyhu strikes.
Slumponyhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slumponyhu misses with a double jab.
Vurris slips a jab and a cross from Slumponyhu.
Vurris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slumponyhu back to the cage. Vurris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Vurris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slumponyhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slumponyhu tries to throw a body punch but Vurris avoids it by throwing Slumponyhu back against the cage.
Slumponyhu tries to throw a body punch but Vurris avoids it by throwing Slumponyhu back against the cage.
Slumponyhu tries to break the clinch but Vurris is controlling the position.
Vurris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Vurris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slumponyhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slumponyhu misses with the head strike.
Vurris stalling the fight.
Slumponyhu can't find room to land a body shot as Vurris controls the action.
Vurris with a knee to the head.
Vurris lands an elbow inside.
Vurris throws 2 knees - Slumponyhu can't escape Vurris's clinch. As Slumponyhu tries to escape again Vurris whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Slumponyhu's gum shield and as Slumponyhu falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Stances Slumponyhu spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll starting doing PEDs'.

Event: MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Vurris.
Nwaoge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vurris looks to land a left hand but Nwaoge moved out of range nicely.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nwaoge slips a jab from Vurris.
Nwaoge moves out of range as Vurris strikes.
Nwaoge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Nwaoge misses.
Vurris thumps Nwaoge with a low kick.
Nwaoge looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurris is just out of range.#TD#
Vurris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vurris stands up over Nwaoge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vurris 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge pulls Vurris in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Nwaoge wants to control position but Vurris is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Nwaoge here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vern Vurris!
In his post fight interview, Vern Vurris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SSSD 29: Vurris vs Struve
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Vurris digs a good hook to Struve's body.
Vurris moves out of range of the body kick from Struve.
Struve's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Struve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Struve walks into a left hand.
Struve falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Vurris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vurris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Struve keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Struve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Struve looking to control. #T1#
Vurris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vurris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vurris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Struve can't keep his opponent in guard - Vurris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Struve is trying to control but Vurris manages to pass to mount!
Struve taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing that Vurris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vurris with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Vurris content just to control the position here.
Vurris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT#It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.
Vurris controlling his opponent.
Vurris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Struve looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Vurris lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Struve! Vurris sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Struve and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vern Vurris!
After the fight, Vern Vurris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, StepOn Struve stepped up to the mic, saying 'I quit! I got a modeling job in Cali'.

Event: SSSD 26: Kirin vs Vurris
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Vurris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.#TD2#
Vurris gets a double leg takedown into Kirin's guard.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Vurris throwing strikes from guard but Kirin blocks nicely.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vurris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Kirin wants to stand and escape but Vurris is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vurris. Vurris obviously looking to wear him down.
Vurris feints and then cracks Kirin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirin down.
Vurris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vurris shoots for a takedown but Kirin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Kirin 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.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kirin throws the left hand but Vurris avoids the punch easily.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Vurris slips the punch.
Kirin is looking to wear down Vurris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vurris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Vurris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kirin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vurris darts in looking for a takedown but Kirin gets double underhooks and turns Vurris into the cage.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Kirin.
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!
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vurris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kirin cracks Vurris with a good jab.
Kirin lands a body shot. #T3#
Kirin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vurris throws a leg kick that misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kirin has knocked Vurris down with a huge combo! Kirin steps away and waves a wobbly Vurris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vurris throws a chopping leg kick but Kirin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
Vurris slips a straight right by Kirin.
And Vurris tries to counter it with a takedown but Kirin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vurris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Vurris tries to score with a low kick but Kirin moves his leg out of the way.
Vurris thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Kirin scores with a hook.
Kirin misses the jab.#KD#
Kirin lands a big uppercut and Vurris crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vurris looks OK. Kirin waves Vurris back to his feet!#ROC#Vurris is rocked!
Kirin lands a body shot.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris looks winded!#KD#
Kirin lands a big right hand that sends Vurris crashing to the mat! Kirin stays standing though and waves Vurris back to his feet!
Vurris is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris seems to have recovered his senses.
and Kirin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Vurris! He's just covering up as Kirin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
Kokkoro Kirin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 22
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Vurris takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee misses with a combination #TD#
and Vurris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGee!
McGee is looking to get back to his feet here but Vurris is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGee's back.
McGee is in bad spot here.
Vurris connects with a big shot to the side of McGee's head.
Vurris is riding his opponent, not letting McGee buck him off.
Vurris scores with punches from the back.
Vurris scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vurris is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften McGee up.
Vurris is working the ground and pound. Can McGee escape?#T1#
McGee is covering up but some of the strikes from Vurris are getting through and doing damage.
I would not like to be McGee right now. #SUB#
Vurris is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McGee is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vern Vurris!
After the fight, Vern Vurris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Pimp McGee was interviewed post fight and said 'what a hell of a fun time at least. thanks to the fans for showing up, you punk i WILL HAVE A REMATCH :D'.

Event: SSSD 17: Nwaoge vs Vurris 4
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Jab, jab by Nwaoge - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Vurris.
Vurris throws a leg kick but Nwaoge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vurris misses with a body kick.
Vurris throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Nwaoge counters with a nice right hand that sends Vurris toppling to the canvas! Vurris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nwaoge finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.#TD2#
Vurris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Vurris in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nwaoge tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vurris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris is the new super heavyweight champion!
Vern Vurris was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SSSD 15: Vurris vs Henry
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Henry misses with a two punch combination.
Vurris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henry looks winded!
Vurris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry. #CL#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches.
Vurris lands a knee to the body.
Vurris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Vurris manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Vurris moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vurris clinches up against the cage.
Vurris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Vurris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vurris has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Henry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Vurris controlling from the back.#SUB#
Vurris is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Henry is trying to defend against the choke here but Vurris has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vurris Tightens the hold and Henry taps out furiously! Vurris displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vern Vurris!
A very excited looking Vern Vurris rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SSSD 13: Rand vs Elliot
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Vurris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guy throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely. #CL#
Vurris clinches. #TD#
Vurris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vurris working the head and body with strikes.
Vurris lands strikes from half guard.
Guy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vurris passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guy!
Guy wants to hold on but Vurris pushes him away.
Vurris lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurris landing punches. #CUT#It looks like Tall Guy has been cut.
Vurris controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Vurris has hold of Guy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Guy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T1##SUB#
Vurris is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Guy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Guy shrugs it off. #SUB#
Vurris looking to isolate an arm here. Guy doesn't see it coming and as Vurris extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vurris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SSSD 11: Vurris vs Nwaoge 3
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Vurris.
Vurris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nwaoge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vurris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nwaoge is able to avoid easily.
Nwaoge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vurris throws out the jab.
Vurris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nwaoge slips under a jab from Vurris.
Vurris swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nwaoge to counter with a crisp jab.
Vurris jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Vurris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nwaoge manages to get back to half guard.
Nwaoge is staying active underneath Vurris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Vurris.
Nwaoge moves into full guard. #T1#
Vurris wants to control from the top but Nwaoge keeps moving.
Nwaoge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vurris won't allow Nwaoge to sweep him here.
Vurris postures up.
Vurris 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.#SUB2#
Nwaoge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vurris defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vurris is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nwaoge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vurris is looking to defend but Nwaoge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vurris! Nwaoge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vurris taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Medzavi Nwaoge!
Medzavi Nwaoge is the new super heavyweight champion!
Medzavi Nwaoge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TengelÃ¼ Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SSSD 8: Nwaoge vs Vurris 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Nwaoge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nwaoge scores with a jab to the body.
Nwaoge connects with a right hand. Vurris shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Nwaoge fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Vurris.
A punch combination from Nwaoge misses.
Nwaoge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Nwaoge.
Vurris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vurris misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Vurris has closed the distance and engaged Nwaoge in a clinch.
A short right from Nwaoge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vurris has Nwaoge pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vurris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nwaoge tumbling to the mat - Vurris dives into Nwaoge's guard.
Nwaoge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vurris. #T1#
Vurris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nwaoge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nwaoge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vurris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nwaoge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vurris on the ground.#SUB#
Nwaoge working for a triangle but Vurris defends it easily.
Nwaoge is trying to control the position but Vurris postures up. #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.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vurris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Nwaoge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nwaoge is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vurris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nwaoge keeps working.
Nwaoge wants to control but Vurris postures up.#T3#
Vurris throws an elbow but Nwaoge slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Vurris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nwaoge, who protects the arm well.
Vurris working the ground and pound.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nwaoge sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nwaoge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vurris off and has taken his back!
Vurris tries to roll but Nwaoge sticks to his back. #SUB#
Vurris fending off the submission attempt from Nwaoge. #T4##SUB#
Nwaoge is looking for the choke from the back position but Vurris is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Vurris's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nwaoge has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vurris's body. #SUB#
Vurris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nwaoge's arms.
Vurris is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Medzavi Nwaoge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nwaoge throws a right hand that Vurris ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurris also avoids with ease.
Medzavi Nwaoge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nwaoge stuns Vurris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nwaoge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Nwaoge looks to land a combination but Vurris avoids it well.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nwaoge there.
Nwaoge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nwaoge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge thows a leg kick but Vurris checks it #TD2#
and Vurris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vurris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nwaoge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vurris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nwaoge is looking to get back to full guard here but Vurris has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Vurris scoring with punches from side control.
Nwaoge prevents Vurris from moving into mount.
Nwaoge dodges the ground and pound from Vurris.
Vurris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nwaoge to see if he's OK.
Vurris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vurris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nwaoge prevents Vurris from improving position. #T2#
Vurris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nwaoge keeps working.
Vurris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nwaoge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vurris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nwaoge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vurris works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Vurris wants to pass to mount but Nwaoge is defending the position.
Vurris is trying to control. Nwaoge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nwaoge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vurris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vurris's back!#SUB#
Vurris is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nwaoge gets his way!
Vurris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vern Vurris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Nwaoge seems content to control.
Vurris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nwaoge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nwaoge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nwaoge throwing strikes but missing.
Vurris 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vurris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nwaoge defends well.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Nwaoge is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vern Vurris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vern Vurris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nwaoge tries to bum rush Vurris with a series of wild strikes but Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nwaoge throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Vurris counters with a shoot takedown. Nwaoge fights it but they end up in guard.
Nwaoge can't keep his opponent in guard - Vurris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vurris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nwaoge has his hands clasped together around Vurris's back. He's all about the action.
Nwaoge gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris lands a couple of elbows.
Vurris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Vurris postures up.
Vurris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vurris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vurris wants to control from the top but Nwaoge keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Vurris.
Nwaoge tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nwaoge is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Nwaoge sneaks back into half guard.
Vurris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vurris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vurris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vurris lands a big shot there that rocks Nwaoge but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Vurris with the ground and pound from mount.
Vurris with good strikes from the mount here!
Nwaoge tries to lock up and control but Vurris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nwaoge doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Nwaoge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nwaoge really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Vurris looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vurris with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Vurris thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nwaoge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vurris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vurris with the ground and pound from mount.
Vurris looking to control but Nwaoge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Nwaoge that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vurris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwaoge is looking to improve his position but Vurris isn't that keen on the idea.
Vurris breaks from Nwaoge's wrist control and lands an elbow.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris is the new super heavyweight champion!
Vern Vurris 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: SSSD 6
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Vurris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muller misses the jab.
Vurris throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller checks a low kick from Vurris.
Muller throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Vurris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Muller!

Muller sneaks out the side door and pushes Vurris away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Vurris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vurris dives into side control.
Muller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vurris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vurris cracks Muller with a big elbow.
Vurris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vurris looks up at the clock and then as Muller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vurris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vurris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Muller down.
Vurris scoring with punches from side control.
Vurris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Muller is rocked!
Vurris in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Muller looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vurris turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vern Vurris!
Vern Vurris decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SSSD 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Nwaoge stuffs the takedown attempt from Vurris. Vurris gets slowly back to his feet.
Vurris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Nwaoge there.#TD#
Vurris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vurris lands in his opponent's guard.
Nwaoge trying to keep a closed guard but Vurris is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Vurris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nwaoge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vurris has Nwaoge in his guard.#REVB#
Nwaoge preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vurris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nwaoge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nwaoge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vurris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nwaoge keeps working.
Nwaoge tries to get to full guard but Vurris has control of the leg.
Nwaoge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nwaoge is staying active underneath Vurris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nwaoge trying to control here.
Vurris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nwaoge tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vurris has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Vurris thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nwaoge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nwaoge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vurris is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vurris lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Nwaoge is keeping the position.
Nwaoge wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Vurris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nwaoge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nwaoge is looking for a triangle but Vurris pushes his legs off easily.
Nwaoge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vurris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vurris is looking to work some ground and pound but Nwaoge has wrist control.
Nwaoge working a defensive guard here.
Nwaoge looking to control but Vurris passes into half guard.
Vurris throwing shots but Nwaoge is blocking nicely.
Vurris wants to pass to mount but Nwaoge is defending the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vurris stalling away here and it's allowed Nwaoge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vurris trying to control but Nwaoge is working from the bottom.
Vurris throwing strikes but missing.
Nwaoge keeping full guard, as Vurris tries to pass.
Nwaoge looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nwaoge's head.
Vurris throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vurris staying out of range there.
Vurris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD2#
Nwaoge lands a left and a right that send Vurris crashing to the mat, dazed. Nwaoge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.
Nwaoge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vurris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vurris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nwaoge counters with a series of strikes. Vurris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nwaoge throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
Medzavi Nwaoge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurris gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Vurris tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Nwaoge is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Vurris buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Vurris!! Vurris is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Nwaoge throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medzavi Nwaoge!
Medzavi Nwaoge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD Opener
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Guy scores with the left hand. Vurris knows he should have avoided that one.
Guy connects with a leg kick.
Vurris shoots in but no luck this time.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Vurris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vurris throwing strikes but missing.
Vurris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vurris trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Vurris forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vurris working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Vurris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy is in trouble now - Vurris has advanced to mount!
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vurris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vurris lands a big elbow.
Vurris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guy hang on?
Guy taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Vurris is working for a guillotine from mount but Guy frees his head quite easily.
Guy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Guy is breathing heavily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurris controlling the pace for now.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurris lands a couple of good shots and Guy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vurris softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Vurris has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Guy.
Guy takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Vurris sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Guy taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vern Vurris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Vurris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zulkilfly's guard.
Vurris distracts Zulkilfly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zulkilfly is trying to keep Vurris in close.
Zulkilfly wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurris wants to control from the top but Zulkilfly keeps moving.
Zulkilfly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vurris forces his way into half guard.
Vurris is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulkilfly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Zulkilfly is looking for a sweep. Vurris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vurris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zulkilfly is staying active underneath Vurris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zulkilfly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vurris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulkilfly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zulkilfly wants to improve his position but Vurris is controlling well.
Vurris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zulkilfly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vurris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zulkilfly is looking to improve his position.
Vurris wants to take a breather but Zulkilfly is having none of it. #T2#
Zulkilfly taking some punishment here, with Vurris in his half guard.
Vurris wants to take a breather but Zulkilfly is having none of it.
Vurris lands strikes from half guard.
Zulkilfly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vurris 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. #ROC2#Zulkilfly is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulkilfly is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vurris is thwarting Zulkilfly's attempts to control the position.
Vurris wants to control but Zulkilfly is keeping him busy.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but Zulkilfly defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vurris lands a nice short elbow.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vurris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Zulkilfly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Vurris cracks Zulkilfly with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vern Vurris!

Event: QFC Tournament 1031 Round 4
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Vurris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patrick tries to avoid it but Vurris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patrick to the ground. Patrick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vurris fails with the takedown.#TD#
Patrick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patrick has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vurris has passed into side control.
Vurris scoring with punches and elbows.
Patrick seems a little lost for a moment, as Vurris dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vurris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Patrick can't do much from the bottom here.
Patrick is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Vurris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Patrick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Patrick tries to bench press Vurris off him but Vurris keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrick is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vurris is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Vurris with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Patrick sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Patrick is not content to let Vurris control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vurris lands a nice short elbow.
Patrick wants to get back to full guard but Vurris has mounted him!
Patrick is desperately trying to improve his position but Vurris has a good base and remains in mount.
Patrick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vurris trying to control the action but Patrick is working from the bottom.
Patrick is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Vurris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Patrick is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Vurris is thwarting Patrick's attempts to control the position.
Patrick wants to sweep but Vurris has passed to side control!
Patrick is trying to control Vurris's posture but Vurris avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patrick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vurris connects with a decent elbow.
Patrick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vurris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Patrick some visible discomfort.
Vurris lands a few punches from side control.
Patrick is trying to get back to half guard.
Patrick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vurris advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patrick takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Vurris's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vern Vurris!

Event: QFC Tournament 1031 Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Mike shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vurris is trying to defend but Mike finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mike not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vurris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vurris is looking to control Mike's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vurris avoid being mounted?
Mike slips a nice elbow through Vurris's hands, connecting with Vurris's forehead.
Vurris wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vurris looking for submissions off his back.
Mike prevents Vurris from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Vurris wants to improve his position but Mike is controlling well.
Mike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vurris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vurris is looking for a sweep. Mike is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vurris gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mike is posturing up here but Vurris has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mike tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mike has to tap! Slick submission there by Vurris!

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

Event: QFC Tournament 1031 Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Butter .
Vurris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vurris tries to roll over but Butter keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vurris has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Butter . Oh but Vurris has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Butter goes limp - he's gone! Vurris jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vern Vurris!

Event: QFC Tournament 1031 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Vurris throws a sloppy head kick and Lentz moves out of range easily.
Lentz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lentz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vurris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Lentz has closed the distance and engaged Vurris in a clinch. #TD#
Vurris lands a takedown into guard.
Vurris wants to get up but he can't break Lentz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vurris throwing strikes from guard but Lentz blocks nicely.
Vurris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lentz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris distracts Lentz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Lentz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vurris.
Vurris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lentz wants to get back to his feet but Vurris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vurris wants to control from the top but Lentz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vurris throws a low kick, looking for Lentz's leg but Lentz calmly moves out of range.
Vurris sets himself, and Lentz steps forward looking for the clinch! Vurris avoids it this time.
Lentz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vurris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vurris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lentz avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Vurris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Lentz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lentz.
Lentz wants to stand but Vurris is controlling the position.
Lentz working a defensive guard here.
Vurris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lentz is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Lentz has his foot on Vurris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vurris works his way back into a safe position though.
Vurris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lentz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lentz controlling Vurris's posture.
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lentz wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lentz's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lentz looks to clinch #TD#
and Vurris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lentz won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Vurris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Vurris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lentz to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Vurris shoots in and bounces Lentz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vurris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vurris wants it to stay on the feet.
Lentz is looking to clinch. #CL#
Vurris moves into the clinch successfully.
Lentz looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Vurris decides to pull guard.
Vurris looking for a sweep. Not yet Vurris, not yet.
Lentz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lentz.
Vurris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Vurris controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lentz stays in close to Vurris's body and controls the position.
Lentz trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vurris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Lentz misses #TD#
and Vurris counters with a shoot takedown. Lentz fights it but they end up in guard.
Lentz working a defensive guard but Vurris passes into half guard.
Vurris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lentz can do to turn this around?
Vurris prevents Lentz from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lentz keeps working.
Lentz is trying to stand back up but Vurris is controlling him
Lentz wants to get back to full guard.
Vurris wants to stand but Lentz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Vurris is looking for a kimura but Lentz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vurris to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vurris is trying to work for a kimura but Lentz is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vurris wants to control but Lentz is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lentz wants to sweep but Vurris has passed to side control!
Lentz is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Vurris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vurris prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vurris advances to full mount.
Vurris avoids the attempt from Lentz to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurris controlling the pace for now.
Vurris wants to control the pace but Lentz is squirming around nicely.
Lentz tries to reverse the position but Vurris maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris avoids the attempt from Lentz to control.
Lentz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vurris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lentz.
Vurris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Vurris.
Lentz throws a counter combo.
Vurris dives in for a single leg takedown but Lentz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vurris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lentz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Lentz breaks the clinch.
Vern Vurris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vurris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lentz tries to avoid it but Vurris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lentz to the ground. Lentz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Vurris as Lentz shoots in.
Lentz tries to clinch but Vurris is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vurris circles away.
Vurris throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Vurris has closed the distance and engaged Lentz in a clinch. #BC#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Lentz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vurris throws out the jab.
Vurris tries for a takedown but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vurris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lentz's waist but Lentz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vurris off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lentz.
Sloppy strikes from Lentz. Those never looked like landing.
Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Lentz counters with a single leg into guard. Vurris didn't expect that.
Lentz is standing up over Vurris. Vurris looks to escape but Lentz dives into side control. #REVR#
Vurris is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Lentz advances nicely into full mount.
Lentz with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Vurris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz fails to move to back control.
Lentz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lentz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lentz avoids the attempt from Vurris to control.
Lentz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lentz tries to control but Vurris wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vurris wants to get back to his feet.
Vurris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lentz with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Redd Lentz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vurris 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Vern Vurris!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vern Vurris!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Vern Vurris!

Vern Vurris wins by unanimous decision!

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