Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akhtankhanov avoids a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Bouddi.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
A head kick from Akhtankhanov lands but Bouddi takes it in his stride.
Bouddi is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
A head kick by Akhtankhanov misses
and Bouddi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Bouddi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bouddi 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.#TD2#
Bouddi drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouddi looking to sit in guard and control but Akhtankhanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Akhtankhanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouddi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Bouddi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Akhtankhanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym To Nica in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a one two combo.
Bouddi misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov tries to keep at a distance but Bouddi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi effectively controlling the action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov tries to circle away but Bouddi has him pinned against the cage.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bouddi or not.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bouddi taking a breather.
Akhtankhanov being controlled against the cage.
Bouddi stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bouddi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bouddi wants to stall.
Bouddi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Bouddi is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koa Bouddi.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a head kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhtankhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bouddi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bouddi throws a counter combo.
Bouddi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bouddi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bouddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Bouddi's front leg with a kick but Bouddi checks it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi avoids the head kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bouddi eats them both and turns towards Akhtankhanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bouddi is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Bouddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick that sends Bouddi stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bouddi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bouddi doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov gets tackled into the cage by Bouddi. Bouddi maintains the clinch.
Bouddi is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Bouddi to work.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Bouddi.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Bouddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bouddi's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouddi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bouddi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bouddi counters with a big head kick but Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a fast counter high kick but Akhtankhanov manages to duck under it in time.
Bouddi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bouddi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bouddi moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Akhtankhanov to work.
Akhtankhanov stalling in the clinch.
Bouddi stalling.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bouddi.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
Bouddi wants to stall.
Akhtankhanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Akhtankhanov 's eye.
Bouddi'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.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bouddi tries to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combo that has Bouddi backing up. Bouddi nods at Akhtankhanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Bouddi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Bouddi is rocked!
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Bouddi backs away, Akhtankhanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bouddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Bouddi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov cracks Bouddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Bouddi strikes.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bouddi on the side of the head.
Bouddi lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bouddi.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bouddi closes the distance and clinches.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Bouddi's head.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bouddi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild body kick that Bouddi sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bouddi dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Bouddi counter with a right hand.
Bouddi tries a head kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Bouddi rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koa Bouddi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Bouddi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a kick to the body.
Bouddi misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bouddi backs up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Bouddi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Bouddi's body.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Despite the aggression on Bouddi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bouddi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bouddi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBouddi.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Petit closes the distance but Bouddi moves to the side
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petit connects with a looping right hand.
Petit dodges the punch combination from Bouddi.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Petit.#CL2#
Petit closes the distance and clinches.
Petit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bouddi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Petit in his tracks for a moment.
Bouddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Petit has managed to clinch.
Petit working aggressively here. #BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi moves out of range as Petit strikes.
It looked like Bouddi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petit. #T1#
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Petit.
Bouddi throws a nice looking combination but Petit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Petit.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Bouddi.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Petit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petit misses with a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Petit misses the body punch
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Petit moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Petit punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Petit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bouddi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petit thows a leg kick but Bouddi checks it
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Bouddi scores with a hook.
Bouddi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
Bouddi throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petit! But no joy.
Bouddi misses with a two punch combination.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Bouddi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bouddi tries to keep at a distance but Petit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petit can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Bouddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Petit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petit.
A clash of legs there as Bouddi blocks the low kick.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Bouddi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petit is looking to clinch.
As Petit looks to move away, Bouddi throws a big counter combo but Petit just gets out of the way.
Bouddi checks a low kick from Petit.
Bouddi throws a series of punches but Petit moves out of range.
Petit looks to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bouddi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bouddi scrambles back to his feet.
Bouddi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Petit moves into range and clinches up with Bouddi.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bouddi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petit.#T4#
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit tries to clinch but Bouddi is having none of it.
Bouddi is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Bouddi misses.
Petit throws a shot to the body.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a series of strikes. Petit will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch.
Petit wants to clinch up but Bouddi keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Petit. That snapped Bouddi's head back.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Bouddi drops his hands momentarily and Petit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Petit lands a really nice looking cross but Bouddi seems unphased.
Bouddi defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bouddi slips a jab from Petit.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
Petit throws a hook to the side of Bouddi's head but Bouddi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bouddi lands a high kick!
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petit throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Petit does it's job there.
Petit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouddi checks it well. #T1#
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Petit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petit scores with a jab. Bouddi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petit throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Petit rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Petit.
Bouddi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Petit on the inside.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi. #CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut.
Knees to the body from Petit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petit. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi blocking some punches. #BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Petit checks a leg kick nicely.
Petit misses with a leg kick
and Petit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Petit clinches.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit.
Bouddi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Bouddi blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petit's defenses. #BC#
Bouddi breaks from the clinch.
Petit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petit connects with a looping right hand.
Petit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bouddi's head.#T3#
Petit tries to clinch up.
Petit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouddi counters with a three punch combo that has Petit backing up. Petit nods at Bouddi to acknowledge the strikes.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Petit throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi works Petit's body with a nice hook.
Bouddi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Petit motions for Bouddi to come forward. Petit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bouddi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petit blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bouddi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Petit.#CL2#
Petit rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Petit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bouddi's efforts to push away.
Bouddi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bouddi is trying to maintain a safe position but Petit gets an underhook and turns Bouddi into the cage.
Bouddi can't break the clinch.
Petit lands an uppercut.
Bouddi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bouddi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petit up against the cage.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut.
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#
Petit is looking to clinch.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Bouddi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
Petit lands a leg kick that knocks Bouddi off balance momentarily.
Petit throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouddi counters with a head kick.
Bouddi tries to bum rush Petit with a series of wild strikes but Petit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petit throws a hook but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi slips a jab from Petit.
Bouddi is looking for a counter combo.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Petit takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouddi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Bouddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Petit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouddi looking to slow down the pace here.
Petit tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Petit back against the cage.
Bouddi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Petit.
Bouddi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bouddi is defending well for now.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petit tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petit tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bouddi is stalling here.
Petit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Petit takes an elbow to the temple.
Petit working Bouddi over with knees to the body.#T3#
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bouddi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bouddi is trying to stall.
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petit as Bouddi tries to tie him up.
Petit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petit scores with a shoulder strike.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Bouddi just leaning against Petit, taking a breather.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bouddi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Petit.
Bouddi stalling.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Petit scores with a hook to the body.
Petit blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Petit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back. #CL2#
Petit has Bouddi up against the cage in a clinch.
Petit landing knees to the body.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bouddi avoids it.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petit's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Petit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petit 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

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

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

#R1#
Bouddi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yeltsin Jr.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Yeltsin Jr takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
Bouddi 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.
Yeltsin Jr throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Bouddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi missing with a left hand there. Yeltsin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bouddi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeltsin Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeltsin Jr.
Bouddi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yeltsin Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Bouddi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yeltsin Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeltsin Jr throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeltsin Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bouddi lands with a right hand.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook. Bouddi ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Bouddi.
Yeltsin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yeltsin Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Bouddi tries to bum rush Yeltsin Jr with a series of wild strikes but Yeltsin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yeltsin Jr with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bouddi throws out the jab.
Yeltsin Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yeltsin Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Yeltsin Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Yeltsin Jr is having none of it.
Bouddi slips under a jab.
Yeltsin Jr digs a good hook to Bouddi's body.
Yeltsin Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bouddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Yeltsin Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bouddi throws the kick towards the body but Yeltsin Jr avoids it.
Yeltsin Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bouddi moves away and avoids it.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the side of Bouddi's head but Bouddi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Bouddi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Yeltsin Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a straight left.
Bouddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yeltsin Jr.#CL2#
Bouddi clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi has had enough of the clinch but Yeltsin Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it misses.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside that Yeltsin Jr shrugs off.
Bouddi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yeltsin Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yeltsin Jr leaning against his opponent.
Yeltsin Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Yeltsin Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bouddi smiles and moves away.
Yeltsin Jr cracks Bouddi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Yeltsin Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bouddi moves away and avoids it.
Bouddi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yeltsin Jr wants to clinch but Bouddi slips to the side
and Yeltsin Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Yeltsin Jr closes the distance and pushes Bouddi back into the cage.#BC2#
Bouddi breaks from the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi checks a low kick from Yeltsin Jr.
Bouddi ducks right into an uppercut from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yeltsin Jr slips under a jab from Bouddi.
Yeltsin Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yeltsin Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yeltsin Jr cracks a nice hook into Bouddi's ribs.
Bouddi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yeltsin Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
Yeltsin Jr throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yeltsin Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bouddi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeltsin Jr.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeltsin Jr.
Bouddi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Yeltsin Jr lands the left hand.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Yeltsin Jr is having none of it.
Yeltsin Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Yeltsin Jr closes the distance and pushes Bouddi back into the cage.#BC2#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook.
Bouddi moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut
and Bouddi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yeltsin Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yeltsin Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Bouddi counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick from Yeltsin Jr, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Yeltsin Jr blocks a head kick by Bouddi. #CL#
Yeltsin Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Bouddi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yeltsin Jr throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Yeltsin Jr tries to land a leg kick but Bouddi saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouddi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Yeltsin Jr. #CL2#
Bouddi moves into the clinch successfully.
Yeltsin Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bouddi up against the cage.#T2#
Bouddi tries to circle away but Yeltsin Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Bouddi taking a breather.
Yeltsin Jr lands a right hand.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yeltsin Jr's defenses.
Bouddi is trying to push Yeltsin Jr away but Yeltsin Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yeltsin Jr defends well and Bouddi ends up having to push Yeltsin Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr throwing a counter right hand but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yeltsin Jr thuds a left hand into Bouddi's body.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Despite the aggression on Bouddi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Yeltsin Jr rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Bouddi throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a right hand
and Bouddi counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Yeltsin Jr is rocked!
Yeltsin Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Yeltsin Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yeltsin Jr slips a straight right by Bouddi.
Yeltsin Jr thuds a left hand into Bouddi's body.
Nice shot by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr closes the distance but Bouddi moves to the side
and Bouddi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yeltsin Jr thinking.
Bouddi connects with a right hand. Yeltsin Jr shakes it off.
Bouddi lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Yeltsin Jr can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bouddi and Yeltsin Jr drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bouddi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Bouddi moves away and avoids it.
Smif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smif misses with a body kick.
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Smif jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smif misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Smif.
Smif pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bouddi is out of range and Smif settles back down.
Bouddi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Bouddi is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.#CL#
Bouddi moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smif throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smif is working Bouddi over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Smif.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Smif. #CL#
Bouddi darts in and clinches Smif up against the cage.
Bouddi has Smif pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bouddi.
Bouddi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The referee calls for Bouddi to work.
Smif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bouddi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smif up against the cage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bouddi takes a shot to the head.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Smif leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Smif tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Bouddi has Smif pressed against the cage.
Bouddi trying to control the position but instead, Smif has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bouddi into the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouddi is looking to control Smif's arms but Smif gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bouddi has his back to the cage.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Bouddi looking to stall.
Good body shot from Smif.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bouddi.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Smif lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bouddi is trying to maintain a safe position but Smif gets an underhook and turns Bouddi into the cage.
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smif misses with some punches. #BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi dives in for a single leg takedown but Smif sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bouddi controlling the action here for a moment.
Bouddi trying to stall but Smif improves his position.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Bouddi seems unphased.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smif lands a front kick.
Bouddi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smif lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smif throws a leg kick which misses Bouddi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bouddi tries to avoid it.
Bouddi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smif works Bouddi's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Bouddi clinches up with Smif and pushes him back against the cage.
Bouddi stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi trying to control the position but instead, Smif has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bouddi into the cage.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Bouddi is looking to control Smif's arms but Smif gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bouddi has his back to the cage.
Bouddi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smif up against the cage.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Smif.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi is stalling here.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif working aggressively here.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi tries to land a front kick but Smif steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smif circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smif was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Smif scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Bouddi pushes Smif up against the cage in a clinch.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smif avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Smif misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif lands a left hand.
Smif takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bouddi has Smif pushed against the cage.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Bouddi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smif as Bouddi tries to tie him up.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bouddi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi slows down the pace here.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses. #T4##BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouddi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smif.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
A jab from Smif misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smif working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi has Smif pressed against the cage.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bouddi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smif tries to score with a low kick but Bouddi moves his leg out of the way.
Bouddi slips a jab from Smif.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Smif misses
and Bouddi counters with a left and a right that stings Smif.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bouddi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smif will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bouddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bouddi checks a leg kick nicely.
As Smif looks to move away, Bouddi throws a big counter combo but Smif just gets out of the way.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smif turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bouddi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smif slips under a jab.#T1#
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smif swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Bouddi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smif's guard.
Smif keeping moving, preventing Bouddi from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bouddi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Bouddi seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Smif.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Bouddi wants to clinch up but Smif keeps it at a distance.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bouddi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smif.
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into Bouddi's torso.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Smif.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smif swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Smif's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bouddi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jumba Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Smif is avoiding it.
Smif only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Bouddi takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bouddi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif lands with a left to the head.
Smif dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bouddi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smif avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi stalling in the clinch.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Smif 's eye. #T4#
Bouddi stalls.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi effectively controlling the action here.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bouddi slowing the pace effectively.
Jumba Smif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bouddi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koa Bouddi.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Smif tenderised Bouddi's leg. Bouddi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Smif tenderised Bouddi's leg. Bouddi is trying to keep his angry face on.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 271 Martin vs McKane
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Bouddi rushes Tico and presses him up against the cage.
Tico takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico pushes Bouddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Tico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Tico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Good body shot from Tico.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Bouddi clinches up against the cage.
Tico lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bouddi's knee momentarily.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bouddi moves into range and clinches up with Tico.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tico controlling the action here for a moment.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Tico 's eye.
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Tico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tico.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Tico has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside that Tico shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Tico Tico's cut even more.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tico's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tico.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Tico.
Tico blocks the elbow strike.
Tico lands a right hand.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
Tico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bouddi is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouddi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tico keeps the fight on the outside.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico is looking to slow Bouddi down with leg kicks.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Tico moves away
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.#T1#
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Tico circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi wants to clinch but Tico slips to the side
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bouddi pushes Tico up against the cage in a clinch.
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tico - that landed with a thud.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tico misses with a body punch.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a nice body shot.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tico's defenses.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tico.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
A shot in the inside from Tico.
Tico tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tico throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Tico lands an uppercut.
Tico is leaning against Bouddi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi. #T3#
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Tico.
A left hand lands to the body for Tico.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tico gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico lands a shoulder strike.
Tico trying to stall but Bouddi improves his position.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Tico struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico lands with a light punch inside.
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow.
Tico missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico misses with a body shot.
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Tico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bouddi with a body shot.
Tico connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bouddi blocks the body kick.
Bouddi tries to clinch up
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bouddi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Tico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bouddi is able to avoid easily.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bouddi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bouddi checks a low kick from Tico.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Bouddi moves out of range of the body kick.
Tico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Bouddi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tico counters with a thumping low kick.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Tico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bouddi wants to clinch but Tico slips to the side
and Tico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tico.
Bouddi staying out of range there.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Bouddi wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Tico.
Bouddi looks to clinch
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico lands a leg kick that knocks Bouddi off balance momentarily.
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tico tries a quick counter leg kick but Bouddi is wise to it.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Bouddi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Tico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tico throws a push kick but Bouddi slaps the foot to one side.
Tico misses with a looping right.
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!
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bouddi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Tico is avoiding it.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Bouddi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tico 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
A very excited looking Tico Tico 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: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch throws a counter combo.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Van Asch circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Bouddi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Van Asch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Asch has had enough of the clinch but Bouddi keeps him there for the moment.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Van Asch pushes Bouddi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bouddi closes the distance and clinches.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bouddi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1##CL#
Bouddi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Asch, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Asch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Asch blocks the elbow strike.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Van Asch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Asch blocks the elbow strike.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.#BC2#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bouddi has Van Asch up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Asch dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi. #T2#
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Asch avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
Van Asch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Van Asch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi wants to clinch.#T3#
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bouddi forces Van Asch back against the cage and clinches.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Asch works on Bouddi's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Asch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Van Asch is trying to force a seperation but Bouddi has the dominant position.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Van Asch blocks the elbow strike.
Van Asch blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bouddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Asch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Van Asch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bouddi clinches.
Van Asch swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Bouddi wants to clinch but Van Asch slips to the side
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Van Asch circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Van Asch moves away
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bouddi avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Bouddi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Van Asch is having none of it.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bouddi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Asch works on Bouddi's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Van Asch swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koa Bouddi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the side of Bouddi's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Asch.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Van Asch.
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!
Van Asch takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Asch dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Asch's defenses.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch misses with the head strike.
Van Asch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Asch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Asch dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi. #T3#
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Asch.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Asch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Asch lands a hook that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Good body shot from Van Asch.
A short right from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the side of Bouddi's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.#CL#
Bouddi clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC2#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bouddi darts in trying to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Asch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Asch misses.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Bouddi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Asch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Van Asch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.#T1#
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bouddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Bouddi moves to clinch but Van Asch breaks away
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Bouddi was not able to check.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Bouddi should have avoided that one.
Bouddi tries to clinch up
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick and Bouddi moves out of range easily.
Bouddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Asch jabs at Bouddi's body.
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Bouddi ducks under and follows up with a left that Bouddi also avoids with ease.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Bouddi moves to clinch but Van Asch breaks away
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Bouddi tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Van Asch counters with a crisp one two that drops Bouddi! Van Asch thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bouddi to his feet! Bouddi is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bouddi is rocked!
Bouddi wants to clinch
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Bouddi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Bouddi avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Bouddi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.
Bouddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Asch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Asch 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DMMA 186 McCain vs Martin
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rizzo forces Bouddi back against the cage and clinches.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Bouddi in a clinch.
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi misses with some punches.
Bouddi lands a left hand.
Bouddi blocks an elbow strike.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
Rizzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bouddi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi sizes up Rizzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bouddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Bouddi misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi thuds a left hand into Rizzo's body.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Rizzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bouddi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rizzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bouddi did well to prevent Rizzo getting side control.
Rizzo wants to advance to full mount but Bouddi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bouddi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bouddi tries to roll over but Rizzo keeps him under control.
Bouddi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo. #T2#
Rizzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bouddi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rizzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bouddi is looking to improve his position.
Bouddi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rizzo lands strikes from half guard.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo not doing much here.
Rizzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Bouddi is having none of it.
Rizzo is just content to waste time from the top position. Bouddi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bouddi 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.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouddi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rizzo gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rizzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bouddi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but Bouddi defending well.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
Rizzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
and Rizzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bouddi's guard.
Bouddi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Rizzo is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Bouddi trying to control the position here.
Rizzo trying to control but Bouddi is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Rizzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzo at a distance. #T2#
Rizzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Rizzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Rizzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bouddi gets through Rizzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Rizzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouddi.
Rizzo looks to land a combination. Bouddi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bouddi scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Bouddi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a left to the body.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bouddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bouddi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rizzo.
Bouddi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo.
Bouddi is looking to wear down Rizzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bouddi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo checks it well.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
Bouddi throws a leg kick
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bouddi avoids the body shot from Rizzo. #T4#
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bouddi won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rizzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bouddi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rizzo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rizzo working the ground and pound but Bouddi is defending the strikes.
Rizzo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bouddi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rizzo scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Bouddi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo drops his hands momentarily and Bouddi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bouddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Bouddi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rizzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bouddi is aware though and is defending well.
Bouddi wants to stand but Rizzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rizzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Bouddi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bouddi has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzo's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rizzo is trying to control the position but Bouddi postures up.
Rizzo 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#
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Bouddi is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Rizzo there.
Rizzo thows a huge punch but Bouddi dodges it nicely.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Bouddi is working away.
Rizzo throws a strike but Bouddi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Bouddi keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Bouddi is controlling Rizzo's posture.
Rizzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Bouddi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot by Rizzo.#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.
Bouddi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bouddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bouddi thinking.
Bouddi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rizzo will feel that in the morning.
Bouddi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bouddi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bouddi misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

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 Koa Bouddi.
I think Rizzo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Bouddi slips under a jab.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bouddi lands with an overhand left.
Bouddi 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.
Bouddi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Assndrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Assndrop throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
A jab from Bouddi misses.
Assndrop appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Bouddi tries to land a front kick but Assndrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bouddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assndrop.
Assndrop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bouddi staying out of range there.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bouddi, as that shot connected.
Assndrop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bouddi scores with a nice head shot.
Bouddi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circle momentarily. Assndrop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Assndrop.
Bouddi throws an overhand right that lands on Assndrop's shoulder, as Assndrop tries to avoid the shot.
Assndrop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bouddi circles away quickly and effectively.
Assndrop keeps Bouddi at a distance using the push kick.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi scores with a nice right hand.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi scores with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assndrop checks a leg kick.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bouddi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Bouddi throws a series of punches but Assndrop avoids them all with ease.
Assndrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bouddi. That's going to slow Assndrop down.
Crunch! Assndrop slams his shin into Bouddi's torso.
Bouddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bouddi misses.
Assndrop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bouddi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Bouddi defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Assndrop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bouddi with a hook.
Assndrop takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bouddi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bouddi tries a low kick but Assndrop avoids it.
Assndrop lands a right hook to the body.
Bouddi throws a head kick but Assndrop moves out of range.
Bouddi connects with a leg kick.
Bouddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Assndrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assndrop throws a series of punches but Bouddi avoids them all with ease.
Assndrop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bouddi eats them both and turns towards Assndrop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assndrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Bouddi feints a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Assndrop - just one landing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Bouddi misses
and Assndrop counters with an outside leg kick.
Bouddi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Bouddi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assndrop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bouddis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bouddi defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Bouddi counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Bouddi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice cross by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body
and Assndrop counters with a two punch combo.
Bouddi digs a good body shot into Assndrop's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi lands a jab to the head.
Assndrop misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Assndrop.
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 Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Bouddi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bouddi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Assndrop throws a low kick, looking for Bouddi's leg but Bouddi calmly moves out of range.
Bouddi tries a quick counter leg kick but Assndrop is wise to it.
Assndrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assndrop, as that shot connected.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bouddi! But no joy.
Assndrop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bouddi.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Assndrop.
Bouddi throws out a counter right but Assndrop avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bouddi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Assndrop momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bouddi looks for the body kick but Assndrop saw that one coming.
Assndrop misses with a low kick. #T1#
Bouddi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assndrop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maurits Assndrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assndrop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bouddi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Assndrop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bouddi circles away quickly and effectively.
Assndrop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Assndrop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bouddi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assndrop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bouddi.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop moves out of range of the body kick from Bouddi.
Assndrop thows a leg kick but Bouddi checks it
letting Bouddi counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assndrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bouddi.
Assndrop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assndrop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
A good leg kick by Bouddi.
Assndrop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bouddi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bouddi throws a front kick that sends Assndrop stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Bouddi
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Assndrop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop's corner calls for a 1-2. Assndrop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Assndrop lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Bouddi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Assndrop doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assndrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assndrop misses with a hook. Bouddi ducked under it nicely.
Assndrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assndrop misses with a hook
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Assndrop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Bouddi tenderised Assndrop's leg. Assndrop is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Bouddi misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bouddi.
Assndrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouddi counters with a stiff right hand.
Assndrop swings for the body but Bouddi moves out of range.
Bouddi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assndrop's hands.
Bouddi missing with a left hand there. Assndrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bouddi.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bouddi. Bouddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Bouddi misses.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bouddi. That one must have hurt.
Assndrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouddi can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Assndrop.
A left lands for Bouddi.
Bouddi scores with a sloppy right hand. Assndrop should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Bouddi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bouddi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Assndrop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouddi to score with a decent uppercut.
Assndrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assndrop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bouddi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bouddi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Assndrop's head.
Assndrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bouddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.
Bouddi wants to land a leg kick but Assndrop is out of range.
Assndrop blocks a jab.#T1#
Bouddi slips under a jab.
Assndrop throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Assndrop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Bouddi lands a nice hook to Assndrop's body. Assndrop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Assndrop cracks Bouddi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Assndrop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bouddi looks to throw a body kick
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assndrop misses with a looping left.#T2#
Assndrop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Assndrop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assndrop lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
Bouddi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bouddi scores with a hook to the body. Assndrop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assndrop blocks a low kick nicely.
Assndrop fails to land with a series of punches.
Bouddi throws a low kick, looking for Assndrop's leg but Assndrop calmly moves out of range.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Bouddi lands a jab.#T3#
Assndrop staying out of range there.
Assndrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Bouddi.
Assndrop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Assndrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assndrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bouddi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bouddi throws the kick towards the body but Assndrop avoids it.
Bouddi works the jab nicely.
Assndrop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bouddi.
A lazy left from Bouddi finds it's target.
Maurits Assndrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bouddi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bouddi. #T4#
Bouddi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Bouddi connects with a high 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!
Assndrop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Assndrop.
Bouddi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Bouddi slams his shin into Assndrop's torso.
Bouddi lands a glancing blow to the side of Assndrop's head.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Assndrop misses.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assndrop on the side of the head. #ROC2#Assndrop is rocked!
Bouddi cracks Assndrop on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Assndrop falls backwards against the cage. Bouddi follows up with more strikes that drop Assndrop to his knees. Bouddi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Assndrop! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 169 Outback vs Roos
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Rahamies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bouddi under the eye.
Rahamies stuns Bouddi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahamies throws a right hand that misses
and Bouddi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Rahamies connects with a crisp jab.
Bouddi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rahamies uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bouddi has time to react.
Rahamies misses with a body kick.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bouddi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bouddi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahamies can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bouddi drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahamies feints and then cracks Bouddi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bouddi down.
Bouddi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies wants to land a leg kick but Bouddi is out of range. #T1#
Rahamies lands a jab to the head.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Rahamies.
Rahamies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bouddi. Bouddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouddi walks into a straight right hand from Rahamies.
A head kick misses from Rahamies.
Bouddi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rahamies takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Rahamies.
Rahamies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rahamies avoids a kick to the body.
Bouddi drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bouddi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahamies is looking to slow Bouddi down with leg kicks.
Rahamies misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi throws a front kick aimed at Rahamies's knee but Rahamies avoids it well.
Rahamies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Rahamies lands but Bouddi takes it in his stride.
Bouddi looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahamies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Bouddi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Rahamies.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Rahamies off balance momentarily.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Bouddi ducked under it nicely.
Bouddi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahamies just manages to avoid it.
Rahamies cracks Bouddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahamies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bouddi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rahamies takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rahamies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rahamies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bouddi. #CL#
Bouddi has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Rahamies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahamies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Bouddi - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Bouddi.
Rahamies scores with a jab.
Rahamies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bouddi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rahamies. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Bouddi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahamies thuds a left hand into Bouddi's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rahamies!
Bouddi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rahamies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Rahamies misses
and Bouddi counters with a left and a right that stings Rahamies.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Rahamies throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi throws a shot from downtown. Rahamies moves away and avoids it.
Rahamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi wants to clinch up but Rahamies keeps it at a distance.
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahamies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Bouddi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Rahamies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bouddi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bouddi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Rahamies takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi misses with a straight left.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bouddi walks into a left hand.
Bouddi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Rahamies releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rahamies misses with a hook
and Bouddi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rahamies tries to work over Bouddi's front leg with a kick but Bouddi checks it.
Bouddi lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Rahamies, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Bouddi closes the distance and clinches.
Bouddi lands with a short shot to the head.
Bouddi lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahamies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Rahamies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
A low kick from Rahamies is predictable there
and Bouddi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rahamies sizes up Bouddi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
That's time! Bouddi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bouddi lands a head kick!
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahamies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahamies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bouddi is out of range and Rahamies settles back down.
Bouddi connects with a right hand. Rahamies shakes it off.
Bouddi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Bouddi walks into a stiff left hand from Rahamies.
Good shot there by Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a big shot that misses.
Bouddi is looking to counter the offense by Rahamies and move into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rahamies.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Bouddi moved out of range nicely.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahamies connects with a solid leg kick.
Bouddi with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahamies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bouddi counters with a nice body shot.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Rahamies circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahamies connects with a crisp jab.
Bouddi misses with a hook.#CL#
Rahamies tries to keep at a distance but Bouddi has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bouddi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahamies is trying to force a seperation but Bouddi has the dominant position.
Rahamies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahamies pushes Bouddi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahamies backwards.
Bouddi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bouddi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahamies.
Rahamies tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it. #BC2#
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.
Bouddi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahamies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahamies moves forwards but Bouddi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahamies lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi throws out a leg kick but Rahamies moves out of range and Bouddi only half commits.
Rahamies tried to score with a low kick but Bouddi checks it.#T2#
Rahamies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouddi.
Bouddi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahamies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bouddi defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Bouddi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Bouddi checks it.
Bouddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahamies with a nice cross.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Rahamies is avoiding it.
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bouddi. Rahamies shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut lands for Bouddi. That snapped Rahamies's head back.
Bouddi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahamies to score with a decent uppercut.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Bouddi thumps Rahamies with a low kick.
Bouddi needs to keep his hands up - Rahamies had a free shot at his head there.
Rahamies throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahamies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Bouddi lands a really nice looking cross but Rahamies seems unphased.
Bouddi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies moves out of range of the body kick from Bouddi.
Rahamies misses with a body shot
and Bouddi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahamies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bouddi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouddi cracks Rahamies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Rahamies circles away.
Rahamies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bouddi's head.
Rahamies lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Rahamies.
Bouddi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bouddi connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
A big left from Bouddi misses.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Rahamies does no damage. #T4#
Bouddi tries to clinch but Rahamies is having none of it.
Rahamies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bouddi.
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A right-left combo lands from Rahamies.
Rahamies moves out of range of the leg kick from Bouddi.#CL#
Bouddi pushes Rahamies up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahamies digs a right hand underneath Bouddi's ribcage. Bouddi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bouddi - that landed with a thud.
Bouddi lands a left hand.
Rahamies is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Rahamies manages to break the clinch.
Rahamies needs to keep his hands up - Bouddi had a free shot at his head there.
Bouddi jabs at Rahamies's body.
Rahamies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rahamies jabs Bouddi right on the nose. Bouddi blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Bouddi is out of range.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Bouddi pushes Rahamies up against the cage in a clinch.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahamies's elbow.
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 Koa Bouddi 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. 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#
Bouddi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Rahamies lands a leg kick that knocks Bouddi off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
Rahamies lands with a straight right. Bouddi didn't see that one coming.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bouddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahamies swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Rahamies misses with a right hand
and Bouddi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rahamies keeps the fight on the outside.
Rahamies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahamies with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouddi to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
Bouddi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rahamies under the eye.
Rahamies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bouddi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bouddi.
Rahamies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bouddi.
Rahamies connects with a jab.
Rahamies with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouddi to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Rahamies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahamies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Rahamies.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
Rahamies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bouddi blocks the leg kick.
Bouddi with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi misses with a low kick. #T2#
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies scores with the left hand. Bouddi knows he should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahamies 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 Bouddi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bouddi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bouddi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Bouddi clinches with his opponent.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Rahamies controls the action.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rahamies - that landed with a thud.
Rahamies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bouddi.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Rahamies circles away.
Bouddi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rahamies throws a solid leg kick but Bouddi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rahamies.
Bouddi is looking for a counter combo.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick.
Rahamies throws a series of punches but Bouddi moves out of range. #T3#
Rahamies misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahamies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rahamies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bouddi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies 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.
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Rahamies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Bouddi throwing a counter right hand but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Rahamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rahamies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bouddi connects with the punch.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Rahamies is having none of it.
Rahamies slips under a jab from Bouddi.
A nice leg kick from Bouddi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi takes one to the chin there.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bouddi!
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Bouddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
Bouddi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bouddi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rahamies doesn't seem bothered though.
Bouddi lands with a straight right. Rahamies didn't see that one coming.
Rahamies misses with a head kick.
Rahamies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Bouddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bouddi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Rahamies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi wants to clinch up but Rahamies keeps it at a distance.
Bouddi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

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 Koa Bouddi.
I think Bouddi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DMMA 165 OMalley vs Pinkman
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Bouddi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekelund looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Bouddi works the jab nicely.
Ekelund scores with a sloppy right hand. Bouddi should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bouddi throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bouddi misses its intended target.
Bouddi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekelund is out of range and Bouddi settles back down.
Ekelund tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Ekelund misses. #CL2#
Bouddi tries to keep at a distance but Ekelund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Bouddi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Bouddi lands a body shot.
Ekelund landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ekelund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi lands a body shot. #T1#
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Ekelund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund blocks the elbow strike.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi managing to block the knees to the body from Ekelund.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Bouddi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bouddi.
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!
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Bouddi trying to land knees to the body.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bouddi digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekelund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bouddi.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi managing to block the knees to the body from Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Bouddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Bouddi.
Bouddi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bouddi.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi. #T3#
A hook to the body from Bouddi.
Bouddi digs a right hand into Ekelund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekelund's gas tank.
Bouddi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouddi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bouddi.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Bouddi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Still in the clinch, Ekelund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Bouddi as the two fighters clinch.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekelund blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi cracks Ekelund with a nice body shot.
Bouddi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bouddi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekelund is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ekelund.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Bouddi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
Ekelund has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bouddi stalks Ekelund and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ekelund's face. Ekelund staggers backwards, shaken.
Ekelund throws a jab but it's blocked by Bouddi.
A jab lands there for Ekelund.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bouddi keeps the fight on the outside.
Bouddi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouddi is looking to counter punch.
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bouddi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekelund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekelund scores with the left hand. Bouddi knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bouddi.
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
Bouddi half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bouddi.
Ekelund jabs Bouddi right on the nose. Bouddi blinks but takes it well.
Ekelund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bouddi takes a swing at Ekelund's ribcage but misses.
Ekelund is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bouddi with a body shot.
Ekelund cracks Bouddi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bouddi. Beautiful body shot.
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
A jab from Bouddi finds it's way through Ekelund's defenses.
Ekelund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bouddi throws a body punch but Ekelund moves out of range.
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi misses with a straight left.
Bouddi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekelund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Bouddi.
The crowd cheers as Ekelund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bouddi doesn't seem phased though.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Bouddi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi tries to land a front kick but Ekelund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi with a hook.
Ekelund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Bouddi.
Ekelund drops his hands momentarily and Bouddi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
That kick from Bouddi tenderised Ekelund's leg. Ekelund is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Ekelund moves into the clinch.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Bouddi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi. #T4#
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bouddi tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Bouddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouddi lands a shot to the body.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bouddi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Koa Bouddi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouddi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi managing to block the knees to the body from Ekelund.
Ekelund working Bouddi over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi 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#
Bouddi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bouddi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouddi circles away.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Bouddi circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouddi.
Ekelund checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Ekelund gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Bouddi.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Bouddi.
Bouddi tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Ekelund in his tracks for a moment.
Ekelund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Ekelund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekelund can do to turn this around?
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ekelund's brow.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Ekelund breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Bouddi coming out on top.
Donk. Ekelund catches Bouddi right on the button with a cross.
Bouddi moves out of range as Ekelund strikes.
Bouddi 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.
Bouddi is looking to slow Ekelund down with leg kicks.
Bouddi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bouddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bouddi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Bouddi is avoiding it.
Bouddi motions for Ekelund to come forward. Bouddi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekelund moves out of range of the body kick.
Bouddi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekelund circles away quickly and effectively.
Bouddi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut. Ekelund saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bouddi, as that shot connected.
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Bouddi is avoiding it.
Bouddi works Ekelund's body with a nice hook.
Ekelund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Bouddi.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouddi is looking to slow Ekelund down with leg kicks.
Bouddi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bouddi lands the left hand.
Ekelund might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bouddi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekelund. That did some damage!
Bouddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Ekelund.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bouddi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekelund misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Ekelund clinches up with Bouddi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekelund lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Bouddi looking to stall.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi trying to stall but Ekelund improves his position.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi gets through Ekelund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi stalls.
Bouddi works on Ekelund's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouddi tries to stall but Ekelund uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Bouddi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bouddi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 157 Account vs Solomon
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Otori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bouddi.
Bouddi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Otori throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Bouddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bouddi on the side of the head.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otori misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with an inside leg kick.
Otori lands with a nice body punch.
Bouddi moves out of range as Otori strikes.
Bouddi throwing a counter right hand but Otori manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bouddi moves into range and clinches up with Otori.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Bouddi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Otori or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Bouddi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Otori is working Bouddi over against the cage.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Otori.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Otori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otori.
Otori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bouddi or not.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Otori misses with a knee to the head.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Otori blocks it.
Bouddi lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Otori misses with some punches.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bouddi.
A left hand lands to the body for Otori.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Otori avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Otori controls the action.
Bouddi just leaning against Otori, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bouddi.
Otori blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otori blocks the elbow strike.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
A left hand lands to the body for Otori.
Bouddi lands with a right to the head.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otori's elbow.
Bouddi takes a shot to the head.
Otori takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Shigeru Otori has been cut.
Otori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Otori misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Otori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the liver by Otori. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a leg kick but Otori moved away.
Bouddi checks the leg kick.
Bouddi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Otori's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bouddi under the eye.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bouddi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bouddi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Bouddi slips the punch.
Otori misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Bouddi clinches with his opponent.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Otori misses with some punches.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otori's elbow.
Otori tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bouddi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Otori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Otori 's eye.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouddi presses Otori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi lands a shot to the body.
Otori looks winded!
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bouddi avoids it.
Otori misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Otori.
Otori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shigeru Otori'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#
Otori avoids the body shot from Bouddi.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Otori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Otori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Otori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bouddi in his tracks.
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Bouddi moves away and avoids it.
Otori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bouddi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bouddi with a nice cross.
Bouddi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Otori momentarily.
Bouddi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi moves out of range as Otori strikes.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Otori moves forwards but Bouddi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Otori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Otori.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otori misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori throws out a loose jab but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bouddi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bouddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
It appears Bouddi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Otori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a leg kick but Otori sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Bouddi lands with a cross.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
Bouddi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.#CL#
Bouddi clinches.
Bouddi lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Otori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouddi can pounce on him.
Otori misses with a body shot. #T3#
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.
Otori misses with a hook. Bouddi ducked under it nicely.
Bouddi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Bouddi.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Bouddi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bouddi avoids the body shot from Otori.
Otori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bouddi is out of range and Otori settles back down.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Otori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Otori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Otori misses with a hook
and Bouddi counters with a head kick.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bouddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori connects with a looping right hand.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori misses with a straight right. #CL#
Bouddi gets a clinch.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Otori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Otori tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi digs a right hand underneath Otori's ribcage. Otori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bouddi digs a right hand into Otori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Otori's gas tank.
Otori is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Otori.
Otori lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shigeru Otori's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Otori keeps the fight on the outside.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bouddi.
Bouddi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bouddi throws a low kick but Otori moves out of range easily.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Otori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouddi checks it well.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouddi throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Otori misses.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori lands a jab to Bouddi's midsection.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bouddi checks a leg kick nicely.
Bouddi swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Bouddi wants to clinch up but Otori keeps it at a distance.
Bouddi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouddi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bouddi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Otori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Otori.
Otori lands a jab to the nose.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
It seemed like Otori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bouddi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Otori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Otori works Bouddi's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Bouddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Otori misses.
Bouddi tries a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Otori throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi tried to score with a low kick but Otori checks it.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Bouddi moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bouddi misses the target.
Otori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bouddi's head backwards.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Otori staying out of range there.#CL#
Bouddi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Otori misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Otori breaks the clinch.
Bouddi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori jabs Bouddi right on the nose. Bouddi blinks but takes it well.
Otori misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bouddi.
Otori throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori cracks a nice hook into Bouddi's ribs.
Otori checks the leg kick.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Bouddi lands a nice hook to Otori's body. Otori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bouddi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bouddi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bouddi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otori lunges at Bouddi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bouddi's hand.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Bouddi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori takes an elbow to the temple.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Good body shot from Bouddi.
Otori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Otori's defenses. #BC2#
Otori breaks from the clinch.
Bouddi tried to score with a low kick but Otori checks it.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Bouddi misses with a low kick as Otori jumps back.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori misses the jab.
Bouddi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Otori doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick from Otori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori scores with a jab. Bouddi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bouddi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Bouddi looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Bouddi feints a counter leg kick.
Bouddi takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai is looking to slow Bouddi down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Bouddi takes one on the button.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Bouddi's shoulder, as Bouddi tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bouddi blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bouddi is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi slips under a jab.#T1#
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bouddi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bouddi.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bouddi takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bouddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bouddi's sensitive parts.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouddi.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Bouddi drives through and clinches with Abarai against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abarai tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouddi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bouddi.
Abarai is leaning against Bouddi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi misses with some punches.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bouddi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Bouddi.
Bouddi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abarai blocks the elbow strike.
Bouddi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bouddi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands. #BC#
Abarai breaks the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a nice combination. Bouddi backs away looking to recover.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Bouddi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abarai.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouddi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bouddi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Abarai finds it's target.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bouddi slips a jab from Abarai.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouddi counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bouddi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bouddi. That did some damage!
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Abarai.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Bouddi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Abarai misses.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Abarai.
Some bone on bone action there as Bouddi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bouddi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bouddi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bouddi.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Abarai blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abarai misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside that Abarai shrugs off.
Bouddi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Bouddi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Bouddi as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koa Bouddi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bouddi lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bouddi trying to land knees to the body.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Bouddi throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Abarai manages to break the clinch.
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abarai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouddi staying out of range there.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Bouddi connects with a crisp jab.
Bouddi slips under a jab from Abarai.
Bouddi shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Bouddi closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the cage.
Bouddi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bouddi can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a left to the head.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Bouddi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Bouddi misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bouddi - that landed with a thud.
Abarai lands with a short shot to the head.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi digs a right hand underneath Abarai's ribcage. Abarai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouddi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bouddi misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bouddi trying to stall but Abarai improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi throws a fast counter high kick but Abarai manages to duck under it in time.
Bouddi throws a nice looking combination but Abarai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bouddi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Bouddi lands a body shot.
Bouddi takes one on the button.
Bouddi misses with a looping left.
Bouddi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai slips a straight right by Bouddi.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Bouddi should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abarai throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Abarai punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Abarai catches Bouddi right on the button with a cross.
Abarai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Bouddi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Bouddi finds it's target.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
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!
Bouddi misses with a straight right.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Bouddi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Bouddi tries to counter with a clinch but Abarai shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Abarai thuds his shin into the meat of Bouddi's side.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Nice jab there from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Bouddi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bouddi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Bouddi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abarai in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bouddi.#T3#
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Bouddi lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Abarai gets tackled into the cage by Bouddi. Bouddi maintains the clinch.
Bouddi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouddis head.
Abarai pushes Bouddi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai pushes Bouddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
Bouddi lands with a short shot to the head.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Abarai. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bouddi.
A left hand lands to the body for Abarai.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Bouddi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bouddi taking a breather.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Bouddi lands a right hand.
Bouddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Abarai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouddi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bouddi is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Abarai thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
Nice cross by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Bouddi only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bouddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai misses the body punch
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Bouddi scores with a nice head shot.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Bouddi checks it.
Abarai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bouddi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bouddi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abarai's head.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Bouddi's shoulder, as Bouddi tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bouddi throws out the jab.
Bouddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai feints and then cracks Bouddi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bouddi down.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bouddi is trying to counter with his kicks.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouddi throws a big counter head kick but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bouddi. That did some damage!
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Bouddi checks it
and Bouddi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bouddi throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Abarai misses.
Bouddi counters with a body kick.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Bouddi slips the punch.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bouddi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarai throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Bouddi works Abarai's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abarai.#T3#
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut.
Abarai throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouddi blocks a leg kick.
Bouddi feints a counter leg kick.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Bouddi as he checks the leg kick.
Bouddi cracks Abarai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bouddi lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi checks a low kick from Abarai.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Bouddi defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Bouddi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bouddi throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bouddi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abarai - the referee stops the clock and Bouddi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abarai. Bouddi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab by Abarai.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bouddi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bouddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Bouddi jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Bouddi clinches with his opponent.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Bouddi misses with the head strike.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi is leaning against Abarai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Bouddi. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Nice body punch from Bouddi - that landed with a thud.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Abarai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Abarai avoiding damage as Bouddi throws knees to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouddi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Bouddi's ribcage. Bouddi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
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!
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Bouddi as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abarai's brow.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abarai avoids it.
Bouddi missing with knees to the body.
Bouddi cracks Abarai with a nice body shot.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Bouddi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Bouddi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bouddi fails to land.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Bouddi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abarai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Renji Abarai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 146 Hang Vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Bouddi throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mack! But no joy.
Mack scores with a nice right hand.
Mack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Mack. That snapped Bouddi's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Mack. That snapped Bouddi's head back.
Nice body punch from Bouddi.
Bouddi missing with a left hand there. Mack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mack wants to counter with a clinch but Bouddi pushes him away.
Mack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bouddi throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack counters with a stiff right hand.
Bouddi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Bouddi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bouddi catches Mack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mack throws a right and a left that Bouddi avoids nicely. #T1#
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Mack.
Bouddi moves out of range as Mack strikes.
We've been informed that Mack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bouddi throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bouddi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Mack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Bouddi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouddi lands with a left to the head.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside that Mack shrugs off. #BC2#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bouddi misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi connects with a looping right hand.
Bouddi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mack's head.#T2#
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that misses.
Bouddi 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.
Bouddi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack slips a jab from Bouddi.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Mack throws out a loose jab but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Bouddi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mack doesn't seem phased though.
Bouddi lands a slapping body shot.
Bouddi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bouddi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick from Bouddi misses. #CL#
Bouddi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bouddi.
Mack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bouddi keeps control of Mack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bouddi lands a shoulder strike.
Bouddi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack tries to break free but Bouddi pushes him back against the cage.
Mack is trying to break the clinch but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage.
Bouddi working aggressively here.
Bouddi lands with a right to the head.
Mack tries to break free but Bouddi pushes him back against the cage.
Bouddi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards. #BC2#
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bouddi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bouddi cracks Mack with an open hand slap.
Bouddi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bouddi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouddi. #T4#
Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Bouddi has double underhooks.
Mack tries to break the clinch but Bouddi is controlling the position.
Bouddi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack is trying to push Bouddi away but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mack is trying to break the clinch but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage.
Mack can't break the clinch.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi cracks Mack with a nice body shot.
Bouddi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Bouddi has double underhooks.
Mack blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
A short left from Bouddi. #BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouddi throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouddi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Bouddi gets tackled into the cage by Mack. Mack maintains the clinch.
Bouddi has Mack pressed against the cage, preventing Mack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Mack.
Bouddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Bouddi wants to clinch
and Mack counters with a stiff right hand.
Mack takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Bouddi moves out of range easily.
Mack scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Bouddi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mack is trying to break free.
Bouddi lands a left hand.
Mack tries to break the clinch but Bouddi is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi lands a high kick!
Bouddi throws a leg kick
and Mack counters with an outside leg kick.
Bouddi scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Bouddi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mack.#CL2#
Mack clinches.
Bouddi lands a right hand.
Mack is trying to push Bouddi away but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bouddi is looking to control Mack's arms but Mack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bouddi has his back to the cage.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Mack can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bouddi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bouddi moves into the clinch.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack takes a shot to the head.
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
Mack is trying to push Bouddi away but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koa Bouddi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bouddi misses with some punches.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mack controls his hands. #T2##BC2#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouddi.
Mack misses with a combination
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Mack misses its intended target.
Bouddi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Bouddi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mack doesn't seem phased though.
Bouddi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the head.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack misses with a hook to the body
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##CL#
Bouddi closes the distance and clinches.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kain Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bouddi keeps control of Mack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Mack circles away.
Bouddi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Mack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouddi.
Bouddi works the jab nicely.
Bouddi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the head.
Bouddi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Mack is rocked!
Bouddi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mack. Mack obviously looking to wear him down.
Mack is still on wobbly legs! Can Bouddi finish him?#T4#
Mack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mack seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouddi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bouddi throws a big shot that misses.
Mack throws out a counter right but Bouddi avoids it with no problem.
Mack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bouddi. That's going to slow Mack down.
Mack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bouddi under the eye.
Bouddi missing with a left hand there. Mack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bouddi darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
Mack has had enough of the clinch but Bouddi keeps him there for the moment.
Mack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mack is trying to push Bouddi away but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Mack manages to break the clinch.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mack on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bouddi blocks the body kick.
Mack throws a shot from downtown. Bouddi moves away and avoids it.
Bouddi lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Mack rushes Bouddi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bouddi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Mack wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bouddi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mack working hard to break the clinch.
Mack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bouddi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
Bouddi lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Mack tries to break free but Bouddi pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mack takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bouddi clinches.
Bouddi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mack controls his hands.
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mack's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Bouddi.#CL#
Bouddi drives through and clinches with Mack against the cage.
Bouddi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mack's efforts to push away.#T2##BC2#
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi scores with a nice right hand.
Bouddi darts in trying to clinch
and Mack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Mack moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bouddi fails to land.
Bouddi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bouddi lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Bouddi has double underhooks.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.#T3#
Bouddi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bouddi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Bouddi moves into range and clinches up with Mack.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bouddi.#BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bouddi with the inside leg kick.
Mack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koa Bouddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mack misses with an uppercut
and Bouddi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bouddi slips under a jab from Mack.
Mack misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bouddi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack walks into a straight right hand from Bouddi.
Mack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bouddi. Bouddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouddi wants to clinch up but Mack keeps it at a distance.
Mack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bouddi connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Mack misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Bouddi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack tries to circle away but Bouddi has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bouddi.
Bouddi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mack was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bouddi cracks Mack with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Bouddi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bouddi 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 125
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Helix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helix throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Helix moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Helix has closed the distance and engaged Bouddi in a clinch.
Helix scores with a hook to the body.
Helix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Helix's defenses.
Bouddi misses with some punches.
Helix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bouddi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Helix swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helix's elbow.
Helix gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Helix breaks the clinch.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helix 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.
Bouddi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bouddi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Helix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helix stuns Bouddi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Helix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Helix with the inside leg kick.
Helix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi throws a lazy right hand but Helix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi thuds a left hand into Helix's body.
Crunch! Bouddi slams his shin into Helix's torso.
Bouddi slips under a jab.
Bouddi stuns Helix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Helix drops his hands momentarily and Bouddi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix takes one to the chin there.
Helix lands with a hook. Bouddi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.#T2#
Helix looks to land a left hand but Bouddi moved out of range nicely.
Bouddi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Helix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
The fighters circling - Helix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helix fails with a takedown attempt.
Helix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix throws a body kick that misses
and Bouddi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut.
Helix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Bouddi is looking to wear down Helix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Bouddi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Helix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helix feints a counter leg kick.
Helix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bouddi counters with an inside leg kick.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Helix circles away.
Bouddi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bouddi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Helix thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
Bouddi jabs at Helix's body.
Bouddi misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi misses with a wild body shot.
And Helix tries to counter it with a takedown but Bouddi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Helix with a nice calf kick.
Helix takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helix swings widly with a right hand
letting Bouddi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bouddi clinches up with Helix and pushes him back against the cage.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Helix controls the action. #T4#
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Helix blocking some punches.
Bouddi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helix scores with a shot to the side of Bouddi's head.
Helix lands with a right to the head.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Bouddi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi works on Helix's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Helix controls his hands.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Helix 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helix tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
A short uppercut from Helix.
Helix cracks Bouddi with a nice body shot.
Helix wants to take the fight to the mat but Bouddi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Helix takes an elbow to the forehead.
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 Koa Bouddi 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#
Helix pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CUT#It looks like Bryce Helix has been cut.
Helix just misses with a punch to the body.
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Helix is avoiding it.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Helix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Helix is avoiding it.
Bouddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bouddi defending well as Helix loads up on a big left hand.
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helix throws out the jab.
Bouddi misses with a wild body shot.
Helix walks into a straight right hand from Bouddi.
Helix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bouddi forces Helix back against the cage and clinches.
Bouddi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Helix.
Helix blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Helix takes an elbow to the forehead.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Helix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helix throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Helix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helix avoids a kick to the body.
Helix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Helix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helix ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Bouddi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Helix.
Helix lands a slapping body shot.
Helix with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helix misses with a looping left.#T2#
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Helix throws out a counter right but Bouddi avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helix manages to avoid it.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bouddi swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
Bouddi throws a leg kick but Helix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Helix misses with a hook.
Helix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bouddi misses with a head kick.
Helix swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Helix lands with a straight right. Bouddi didn't see that one coming.
Helix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bouddi throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Helix throws a solid leg kick but Bouddi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helix.
Helix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bouddi under the eye.
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Helix misses with a straight right.
Helix gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bouddi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bouddi.
Helix replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bouddi blocks it well.
A head kick by Bouddi misses
and Helix counters with a straight right hand.
Helix misses with the body kick
and Bouddi counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Helix.
Helix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helix misses with a looping left.
Helix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Helix moves forwards but Bouddi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Helix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix misses with a low kick as Bouddi jumps back.
Helix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Helix lands with a nice body kick.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Helix slips under a jab.
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 Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryce Helix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bouddi scoring well with a low kick there.
Helix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that misses.
Helix with the inside leg kick.
Helix throws a chopping leg kick but Bouddi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Bouddi. Beautiful body shot.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Helix moves out of range.
Helix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bouddi closes the distance but Helix moves to the side
and Helix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bouddi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Helix as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouddi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helix.
A shot in the inside from Helix.
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land. #T1#
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koa Bouddi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bouddi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Helix.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Helix wants a takedown.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi looking to slow down the pace here.
Bouddi looking to slow down the pace here.
Bouddi seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Helix is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Helix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouddi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Helix or not.
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Helix controls his hands.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Helix controls the action.
Helix swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bouddi tries to stall but Helix uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Helix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi lands a glancing blow to the side of Helix's head.
Helix with a poor takedown
and Bouddi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Helix.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi tries to work over Helix's front leg with a kick but Helix checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix throws a leg kick that misses.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bouddi misses with a looping right.
Helix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Bouddi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A head kick by Bouddi misses
and Helix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Bouddi lands.
Bouddi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Helix.
Koa Bouddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Helix throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Bouddi misses.
Helix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helix misses with a body shot.
Bouddi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bouddi avoids the body shot from Helix.
Helix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Helix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryce Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Bouddi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Helix finds it's way round the side to connect with Bouddi's head.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Helix is avoiding it.
Helix tries a low kick but Bouddi avoids it.
Helix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouddi can pounce on him.
Bouddi thumps Helix with a low kick.#TD2#
Helix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Bouddi kicks Helix off and gets back to his feet.
Helix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bouddi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helix to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koa Bouddi.
Well Bouddi 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bouddi under the eye.
Bouddi tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bouddi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albatross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Bouddi is rocked!
Bouddi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross misses with a series of wild punches.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi tries to clinch
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Bouddi tries to move into range but Albatross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Albatross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albatross down.
Bouddi seems to have recovered his senses.
Bouddi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Albatross cracks Bouddi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bouddi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Albatross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bouddi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Bouddi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr cracks Bouddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bouddi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Yeltsin Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bouddi wants to clinch up but Yeltsin Jr keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Yeltsin Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yeltsin Jr walks into a jab.
Bouddi throws out a leg kick but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range and Bouddi only half commits.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a hook. Bouddi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yeltsin Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yeltsin Jr 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi lands a jab to Yeltsin Jr's midsection.
Bouddi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Yeltsin Jr is rocked!
Bouddi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Yeltsin Jr! Bouddi dives in looking to finish! Yeltsin Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Bouddi lands with a shot to the body.
Bouddi moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Bouddi slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Bouddi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost swings for the body but Bouddi moves out of range.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouddi.
Bouddi connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Bouddi moves out of range easily.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Bouddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi thuds his right hand into Frost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like John Frost has been cut.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Bouddi throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range. #T1#
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Bouddi connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bouddi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frost will feel that in the morning.
Bouddi lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frost misses with a hook
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi lands a head shot.
Bouddi lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Frost is rocked!
BAM! Bouddi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Frost like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AFC 5: Adlehyde vs Sir
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Bouddi throws a leg kick but Sparbot 3 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparbot 3 looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bouddi scores with a nice strike.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 throws a leg kick which misses Bouddi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bouddi tries to avoid it.
Sparbot 3 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bouddi thinking.
Bouddi missing with a left hand there. Sparbot 3 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparbot 3 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi misses with a straight right.
Sparbot 3 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparbot 3 scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot 3 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bouddi counters with a nice body shot.
Sparbot 3 scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Bouddi blocks a head kick by Sparbot 3.
Bouddi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sparbot 3 ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparbot 3 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bouddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sparbot 3 scores with a hook to the body. Bouddi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouddi throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 walks into a left hand.
Sparbot 3 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouddi can pounce on him.
Sparbot 3 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Bouddi scores with the left hand. Sparbot 3 knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi throws a big shot that misses.
Sparbot 3 takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sparbot 3 fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparbot 3 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparbot 3 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouddi moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bouddi.
Bouddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Bouddi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparbot 3 looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bouddi throws a hook but Sparbot 3 avoids it easily.
Bouddi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparbot 3 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice takedown defense from Bouddi. No joy for Sparbot 3 on that attempt.
Sparbot 3 throws a jab but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sparbot 3 throws a sloppy head kick and Bouddi moves out of range easily.
Bouddi throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparbot 3 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sparbot 3 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Bouddi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparbot 3 counters with a head kick. That will keep Bouddi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparbot 3 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparbot 3 moves out of range as Bouddi strikes.
Bouddi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sparbot 3 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 tries a low kick but Bouddi avoids it.
Bouddi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bouddi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sparbot 3 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparbot 3.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sparbot 3 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
That's time! Bouddi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bouddi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparbot 3 slips a jab from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouddi.
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparbot 3 can do to turn this around?
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparbot 3 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sparbot 3 throws an off balance right hand
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouddi lands a jab to Sparbot 3's midsection.
Bouddi throws a hook but Sparbot 3 blocks it.
Bouddi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparbot 3's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bouddi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sparbot 3 momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot 3 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bouddi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bouddi lands a right hook to the body.
Sparbot 3 tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Sparbot 3 with a hook.
Bouddi throws a leg kick which misses Sparbot 3's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparbot 3 tries to avoid it.
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Sparbot 3 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparbot 3 lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sparbot 3 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparbot 3 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#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!
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Bouddi finds it's way through Sparbot 3's defenses.
Bouddi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparbot 3 misses with a head kick.
Bouddi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bouddi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bouddi duly obliges.
Bouddi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparbot 3 cracks Bouddi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Sparbot 3's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparbot 3 down.
Sparbot 3 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bouddi.#T3#
That kick from Bouddi tenderised Sparbot 3's leg. Sparbot 3 is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sparbot 3's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparbot 3 obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bouddi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick but Bouddi moves out of range.
Bouddi keeps Sparbot 3 at a distance using the push kick.
Sparbot 3 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparbot 3 shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bouddi pinned against the cage. Bouddi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 connects with a body shot that sends Bouddi's belly button to the back.
Sparbot 3 darts in looking for a takedown but Bouddi gets double underhooks and turns Sparbot 3 into the cage.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Bouddi connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Bouddi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparbot 3 counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bouddi thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot 3 throws a nice head kick!
Sparbot 3 thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sparbot 3.
Bouddi walks into a straight right hand from Sparbot 3.
Bouddi throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparbot 3 counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot 3 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sparbot 3 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sparbot 3 slips under a jab from Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sparbot 3's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sparbot 3 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bouddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparbot 3 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sparbot 3 keeps Bouddi at a distance using the push kick.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Sparbot 3 ducked under it nicely.
Sparbot 3 steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Sparbot 3.
Bouddi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparbot 3 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparbot 3 off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 slips under a jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot 3 ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Bouddi defending well as Sparbot 3 loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouddi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Sparbot 3 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi throws a combination. Sparbot 3 tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bouddi throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Sparbot 3 shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sparbot 3 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparbot 3 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouddi counters with a nice leg kick.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sparbot 3 finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bouddi misses with a straight left.
Bouddi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bouddi wants it to stay on the feet.
Retired Sparbot 3 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bouddi misses with a double jab
and Sparbot 3 counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparbot 3 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparbot 3 walks into a stiff left hand from Bouddi.
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!
Sparbot 3 shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparbot 3 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparbot 3 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 moves away from the strike by Bouddi.
Sparbot 3 looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bouddi is fending him off so far but Sparbot 3 persists. Nope, Bouddi circles away and we're back to standing.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Sparbot 3 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Bouddi thuds his right hand into Sparbot 3's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparbot 3 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bouddi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bouddi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bouddi lands a right hook to the body.
Koa Bouddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparbot 3 is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sparbot 3 might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bouddi has got the better of the exchanges.
Sparbot 3 has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bouddi.
Bouddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Sparbot 3 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot 3.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi swings for the body but Sparbot 3 moves out of range. #T4#
Sparbot 3 misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Sparbot 3 misses
and Bouddi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi avoids the head kick by Sparbot 3.
Bouddi scores with a decent looking hook.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bouddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi thuds a left hand into Sparbot 3's body.
Bouddi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bouddi avoids the body shot from Sparbot 3.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Sparbot 3 off balance momentarily.
Sparbot 3 swings for the body but Bouddi moves out of range.
Sparbot 3 takes one to the side of the head.
Bouddi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparbot 3 backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Bouddi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bouddi 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AFC 1: Shoemaker vs Faller
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Bouddi moves out of range of the strikes.
Bouddi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Idowu misses
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idowu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bouddi slips under a jab.
Idowu catches Bouddi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Derrick Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Idowu 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.
Bouddi slips a jab from Idowu.#CL2#
Idowu drives through and clinches with Bouddi against the cage.
Idowu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bouddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Idowu.
Idowu lands a shot to the body.
Bouddi cracks Idowu with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Idowu blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi. #T1#
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Nice elbow from Bouddi. #BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Idowu rushes Bouddi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Idowu lands a body shot.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idowu's elbow.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Idowu's defenses.
Idowu working aggressively here.
Bouddi pushes Idowu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with the head strike.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Idowu breaks from the clinch.
Bouddi throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu lands with a straight right. Bouddi didn't see that one coming.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi lands a jab.#T2#
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Bouddi scores with a body shot.
Idowu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Bouddi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouddi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bouddi looks for the body kick but Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bouddi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idowu throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idowu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bouddi.
Idowu scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idowu. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi is looking to counter punch.
Idowu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bouddi at a distance.
Bouddi throws a head kick that Idowu semi-blocks. #T3#
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Bouddi.
Idowu throws out a counter right but Bouddi avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Idowu catches Bouddi right on the button with a cross.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idowu, as that shot connected.
Idowu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Bouddi thuds his right hand into Idowu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Idowu takes one to the chin there.
Idowu misses with a right hand
and Bouddi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Idowu throws out a loose jab but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bouddi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bouddi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Idowu misses with an uppercut
letting Bouddi counter with a right hand.
Idowu misses with a hook. Bouddi ducked under it nicely.
Bouddi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bouddi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bouddi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Idowu blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bouddi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idowu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Bouddi finds it's way through Idowu's defenses.
Bouddi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idowu scores with a nice strike.
Idowu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Idowu misses the jab.
Bouddi is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Bouddi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it misses.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Idowu lands with a short shot to the head.
Bouddi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Idowu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bouddi.
Bouddi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi throws a hook but Idowu avoids it easily.
Idowu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Idowu! But no joy.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idowu looks to land a left hand but Bouddi moved out of range nicely.
Idowu missing with a left hand there. Bouddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bouddi pushes Idowu up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi stalling against the cage.
Idowu blocks the elbow strike.
Idowu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike.
Bouddi pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Idowu misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idowu.
Idowu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Idowu in his tracks for a moment.
Idowu wants to get back to striking at distance but Bouddi won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Bouddi. #CUT#It looks like Derrick Idowu has been cut.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Idowu lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Bouddi lands a shoulder strike.
Bouddi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Bouddi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koa Bouddi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Idowu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idowu throws a leg kick but Bouddi moved away.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bouddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the head.
Idowu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bouddi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Idowu scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Idowu moves into range and clinches up with Bouddi.
Idowu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Idowu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Idowu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouddi works on Idowu's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Idowu.
Idowu working aggressively here.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Idowu is trying to stall.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idowu is working Bouddi over against the cage.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Idowu in his tracks for a moment.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Idowu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi throws a head punch that misses.
Idowu pushes Bouddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Idowu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Idowu tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Idowu prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Idowu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land. #T4#
Bouddi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Idowu lands a nice shot to the body.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bouddi is trying to push Idowu away but Idowu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouddi lands a shot to the body.
Idowu throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bouddi.
Bouddi tries to work over Idowu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idowu can do to turn this around?
Idowu tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Bouddi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Idowu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Idowu manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Idowu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Idowu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Bouddi's shoulder, as Bouddi tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bouddi on the side of the head.
A jab from Bouddi does it's job there.
Bouddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bouddi. That snapped Idowu's head back.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Idowu.
Idowu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Derrick Idowu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Idowu finds it's target.
Bouddi throws a sloppy head kick and Idowu moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Idowu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Idowu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouddi.
Bouddi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Bouddi throws a shot from downtown. Idowu moves away and avoids it.#T1#
That kick from Bouddi tenderised Idowu's leg. Idowu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idowu throws a one two combo.
Bouddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Bouddi throws a head kick but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bouddi with a body shot.
Bouddi needs to keep his hands up - Idowu had a free shot at his head there.
Idowu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
Idowu misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idowu misses with a jab to the body
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bouddi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi takes one to the chin there.
Idowu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouddi to score with a decent uppercut.
Idowu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Idowu connects with a right hand. Bouddi shakes it off.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bouddi misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bouddi.
Bouddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idowu.
A low kick from Bouddi misses
letting Idowu counter with a right hand.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Idowu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Idowu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bouddi in his tracks.
Bouddi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Idowu misses with an uppercut
and Bouddi counters with an inside leg kick.
Idowu throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bouddi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idowu's knee momentarily.
Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idowu.
Idowu missing with a left hand there. Bouddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idowu.#T3#
Bouddi throws a low kick but Idowu avoids it.
Bouddi throws a front kick that sends Idowu stumbling back into the cage.
Idowu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Idowu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idowu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Idowu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Idowu misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a low kick, right behind Idowu 's knee.
Idowu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koa Bouddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Bouddi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Idowu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bouddi is keeping busy.
Bouddi works on Idowu's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Idowu.
Idowu scores with a hook to the body.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it misses.
Idowu is trying to push Bouddi away but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Idowu throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Idowu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Idowu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Idowu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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 Koa Bouddi.
Well Bouddi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: SSSD 61: Milani/Bouddi
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Milani misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bouddi 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.
Bouddi misses with a leg kick.
Bouddi looks to land a body kick but Milani moved away.
Milani throwing a counter right hand but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Milani misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Milani jabs Bouddi right on the nose. Bouddi blinks but takes it well.
Milani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milani throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Milani throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani scores with a hook.
Milani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milani misses with a wild body shot.
Bouddi looks to land a left hand but Milani moved out of range nicely.
Milani throws a right hand that misses
and Bouddi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Milani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bouddi. Bouddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouddi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bouddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi moves out of range of the strikes.
Bouddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milani manages to avoid it.
Milani is looking to counter punch.
Bouddi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bouddi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Milani checks a low kick from Bouddi.
Milani throwing a counter right hand but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Milani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Bouddi wants to counter the offense by Milani and move into the clinch position.
Milani throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Bouddi clinches up with Milani and pushes him back against the cage.
Bouddi keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Milani misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Milani tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Milani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milani avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Milani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milani is trying to force a seperation but Bouddi has the dominant position.
Bouddi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milani is trying to force a seperation but Bouddi has the dominant position.
Milani misses with a body punch.
Milani blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Milani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milani has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Milani backwards.
Bouddi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milani's efforts to push away.#BC#
Milani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Milani lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Bouddi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bouddi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Milani counters with a stiff right hand.
Milani throws a big shot that misses.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Milani moves out of range.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Milani missing with a left hand there. Bouddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Milani rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Milani fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch.
Bouddi works Milani's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bouddi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bouddi throws a lazy body kick
and Milani counters with a nice body shot.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Milani throws a hook to the side of Bouddi's head but Bouddi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milani misses with a straight left.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milani throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Bouddi slips a jab and a cross from Milani.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Bouddi clinches.
Milani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Dumuzid Milani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bouddi misses with a right hand
and Milani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Bouddi. Beautiful body shot.
Dumuzid Milani is winning the standup battle so far.
Milani throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milani sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Milani moves into the clinch.
Bouddi lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Bouddi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milani. #BC#
Milani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi scores with a leg kick.
Milani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bouddi lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Bouddi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Milani ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
It looked like Milani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milani.
A little jabbing left from Bouddi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Milani pushes Bouddi up against the cage in a clinch.
Milani misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bouddi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Milani wants to break free but Bouddi has control.
Milani is trying to break the clinch but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Milani misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Bouddi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Milani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Milani is trying to push Bouddi away but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Milani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi prevents Milani from breaking the clinch.
Milani prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Milani in his tracks for a moment.
Milani doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Milani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Milani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Milani swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milani is trying to break free.
Bouddi has Milani pressed against the cage, preventing Milani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milani.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Dumuzid Milani has been cut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bouddi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouddi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koa Bouddi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milani takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Milani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bouddi scores with a shot to the side of Milani's head.
Bouddi working aggressively here.
Milani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bouddi.
A frustrated look appears on Milani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Milani is rocked!
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Milani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bouddi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milani's efforts to push away.
Bouddi creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Milani! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bouddi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi 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#
Bouddi throws a front kick that sends Dragonov stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bouddi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragonov wants to clinch up but Bouddi keeps it at a distance.
Bouddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragonov.
Dragonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bouddi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dragonov scrambles back to his feet.
Dragonov tries to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragonov tries to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragonov on the side of the head. #CL#
Dragonov rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi is leaning against Dragonov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dragonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragonov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bouddi up against the cage.
Bouddi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragonov tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Dragonov tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Dragonov back against the cage.
Bouddi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Dragonov has been cut.
Bouddi managing to block the knees to the body from Dragonov.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Dragonov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bouddi avoiding damage as Dragonov throws knees to the body.
Dragonov misses with an elbow over the top.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragonov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bouddi is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bouddi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragonov lands a body punch.
Dragonov blocks an elbow strike.
Dragonov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bouddi is defending well for now.#T2#
Dragonov misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dragonov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragonov.
Bouddi jabs Dragonov right on the nose. Dragonov blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragonov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bouddi counters with a leg kick.
Dragonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bouddi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragonov. That did some damage!
Dragonov tries to clinch but Bouddi is having none of it. #T3#
Dragonov wants to clinch.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Bouddi.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragonov blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with a few strikes there.
Dragonov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A cross from Bouddi lands.
Bouddi misses with a wild body shot.
Bouddi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouddi circles away.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Dragonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Dragonov off balance momentarily.
Bouddi connects with the punch.
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!
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonov manages to avoid it.
Bouddi tests Dragonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dragonov wants to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dragonov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bouddi!
Bouddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi lands a nice shot that snaps Dragonov's head back.
Bouddi scores with a nice head shot.
Bouddi with a nice calf kick.
Bouddi lunges at Dragonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragonov's hand.
Bouddi throws a head kick that half lands.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragonov wants to clinch but Bouddi slips to the side
and Bouddi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bouddi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bouddi misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bouddi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bouddi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bouddi! But no joy.
Dragonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bouddi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragonov closes the distance but Bouddi moves to the side
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragonov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Bouddi is avoiding it.
Dragonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Bouddi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragonov's sensitive parts.
Bouddi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonov.#T2#
Bouddi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragonov. That did some damage!
Bouddi thumps Dragonov with a low kick.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Bouddi is having none of it.
Dragonov wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouddi lands a lovely overhand right.
Bouddi lands with a straight right. Dragonov didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Bouddi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bouddi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi throws out a counter right but Dragonov avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Dragonov moves in looking to clinch but Bouddi pushes him off.
Bouddi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragonov in his tracks.
Dragonov misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonov manages to avoid it.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Bouddi is avoiding it.
Dragonov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragonov needs to keep his hands up - Bouddi had a free shot at his head there.
Bouddi scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragonov should have avoided that one. #T4#
Dragonov moves in looking to clinch but Bouddi pushes him off.
Bouddi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragonov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Dragonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bouddi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dragonov tries to clinch there but Bouddi circles away.
Dragonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Bouddi moves away
and Bouddi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragonov wants to clinch up but Bouddi keeps it at a distance.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Dragonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dragonov moves to clinch but Bouddi breaks away
and Bouddi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dragonov'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#
Bouddi throws a nice looking combination but Dragonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dragonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bouddi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bouddi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragonov moves to clinch but Bouddi breaks away
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Bouddi.
Dragonov checks the leg kick.
Dragonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi lands a slapping body shot.
Bouddi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonov.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bouddi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Dragonov looks to clinch
and Dragonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouddi circles away.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonov wants to clinch.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Bouddi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Dragonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bouddi throws out a counter right but Dragonov avoids it with no problem.
Dragonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bouddi connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
Bouddi throws a front kick that sends Dragonov stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi throws out a powerful jab.
Bouddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi scores with a hook to the body. Dragonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouddi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Dragonov is looking to clinch.
Bouddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragonov wants to clinch but Bouddi slips to the side
and Bouddi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koa Bouddi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bouddi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dragonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bouddi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bouddi misses the body punch
and Dragonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dragonov moves in looking to clinch but Bouddi pushes him off.
Bouddi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bouddi duly obliges.
Bouddi scores with a nice right hand.
Dragonov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Bouddi is avoiding it.
Bouddi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bouddi sizes up Dragonov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragonov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Bouddi cracks Dragonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonov.
Ivan Dragonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi with a nice calf kick.
Dragonov wants to clinch up but Bouddi keeps it at a distance.
Dragonov lands a slapping body shot.
Dragonov misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Bouddi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bouddi 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 74
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Colt.
Henry Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Colt misses with a straight left.
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Colt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Choi takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Colt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choi, pushing him back against the cage.
Choi lands a body punch.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Choi.
Choi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colts head.
Colt has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi with a jab.
Colt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Choi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Choi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colt is out of range. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Colt there.
Colt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Colt.
Colt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Colt tries to score with a low kick but Choi moves his leg out of the way.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colt throws out a powerful jab.
Colt connects with a jab.
Choi slips a straight right by Colt.
Colt misses with a kick to the body
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Colt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choi. That did some damage!#CL2#
Colt clinches up against the cage.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Choi. #T2#
Colt is trying to break free.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Choi as Colt tries to tie him up. #BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colt's corner calls for a 1-2. Colt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colt 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.#CL2#
Colt moves into range and clinches up with Choi.
Colt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Choi blocks an uppercut.
Colt throws a head punch that misses.
Colt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Choi.
Colt throws a head punch that misses.
Choi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Colt.
Colt has Choi pressed against the cage.
Colt misses with the head strike.
Choi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Choi's elbow.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Choi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colt.#BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Colt looks for the body kick but Choi saw that one coming.
It looked like Choi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crunch! Colt slams his shin into Choi's torso.
Choi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
It looked like Choi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Colt.
Choi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Choi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Colt. That one must have hurt.
Colt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Choi misses its target.
Colt misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely.
Choi tries to move into range but Colt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Choi throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Colt.
Colt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Choi walks into a jab.
Colt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Colt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Choi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choi moves forwards but Colt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Colt swings for the body but Choi moves out of range.
It looked like Choi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Colt.
Colt throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colt tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Colt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choi, pushing him back against the cage.
Choi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Choi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Choi walks into a jab.
Colt misses with a head kick.
Choi 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.
Choi blocks the body kick.
Colt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Colt is looking to chop away at Choi's legs.
Choi scores with the left hand. Colt knows he should have avoided that one.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
Colt throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Choi is looking to wear down Colt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Choi. Choi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi blocks the body kick.
Colt misses with a body shot
letting Choi counter with a right hand.
Colt misses with a looping right.
Colt throws a hook but Choi blocks it.#T1#
Colt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Choi momentarily.
Colt throws a right hand that misses
and Choi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colt.
An attempted straight right counter from Choi misses the target.
Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colt.
Choi misses with a few strikes there.
Choi checks a low kick from Colt.
Colt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colt lands with a nice body punch.
Choi lands a jab to Colt's midsection.
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Colt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Colt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colt lands a jab to the nose.
Colt tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Colt throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Choi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt throws a shot to the body.
Choi cracks Colt with an open hand slap.#T3#
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Colt counters with a low kick, right behind Choi 's knee.
Colt lands an overhand right.
Colt connects with a solid leg kick.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colt with a nice cross.
Colt misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Choi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Colt throws a lazy body kick
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi scores with a hook to the body. Colt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Colt. Choi shrugs it off though.
Colt tries to land a leg kick but Choi saw it coming and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Choi scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
A jab from Colt misses.
Colt jabs Choi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Colt. Choi shrugs it off though.
Both fighters circling a little - Colt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Choi works over Colt's head and body with a nice combination.
Colt throws out a powerful jab.
Colt misses with a body kick.
Choi blocks the body kick.
Choi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colt.
Colt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choi.
Colt throws a wild body kick that Choi sees coming a mile off.
Colt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Colt walks into a left hand.
A lazy body kick from Colt
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Colt throws a big shot that misses.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Choi.
Colt feints a counter leg kick.
Choi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Colt lands a really nice looking cross but Choi seems unphased.
Colt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Choi under the eye.
Colt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Colt misses the jab.
And Choi counters with a quick kick to the body but Colt blocks it.
Colt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Colt throws a sloppy head kick
and Choi counters with a series of strikes. Colt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colt stuns Choi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Colt misses with an uppercut
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Colt is rocked!
Choi's corner calls for a 1-2. Choi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colt is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Colt tries a head kick but it misses.
Colt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Colt seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choi slips a straight right by Colt.
Colt misses the jab.
Colt throws a leg kick that misses.
Choi connects with a looping right hand.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Choi throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
Choi scores with a jab.
Henry Colt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL2#
Colt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Choi's elbow.
Choi lands a shot to the body.
Colt struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Choi.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi lands an uppercut.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Choi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi tries a body shot but Colt blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Choi.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Colt.
Colt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hyun Jun Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Choi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Choi tries to throw a body punch but Colt avoids it by throwing Choi back against the cage.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colt misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Choi.
Colt throws a head punch that misses.
Choi lands a left hand.
Colt prevents a body shot from Choi.
Choi can't find room to land a body shot as Colt controls the action. #BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Colt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Colt.
Choi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Choi throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Colt thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Choi misses the target.
Colt pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Colt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Choi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Choi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colt lands a slapping body shot.
Choi misses with a hook. Colt ducked under it nicely.
Colt connects with a single shot there.
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colt. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colt connects with a right hand. Choi shakes it off.
Colt wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Colt.
I've got Colt 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 59
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Choi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bostic doesn't seem phased though.
Bostic shoots in looking for a takedown but Choi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bostic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Choi scores with a hook.
Bostic has his takedown stuffed
and Bostic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Choi misses.
Choi scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a double jab.
Choi throws a lazy right hand but Bostic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Bostic with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
Bostic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Choi's head backwards.
Bostic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bostic fails with the takedown
and Choi counters with an inside leg kick.
Bostic throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Bostic misses.
Bostic works Choi's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Choi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Choi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bostic is looking to counter punch.
Bostic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bostic.
Bostic misses with a hook to the body
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bostic has been working on his balance at MY YARD 'Resurrect', so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Choi.
Choi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bostic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bostic jabs Choi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Bostic throws a body shot but no joy.
Bostic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bostic avoids the body shot from Choi.
Bostic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Choi sprawls and moves away.
Bostic is looking to wear down Choi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Choi lands a nice hook to Bostic's body. Bostic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bostic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away.
Choi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bostic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Choi misses with a hook.
Choi takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Bostic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Choi back to the cage. Bostic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bostic misses with a body shot.
Bostic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Bostic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Choi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bostic is in Choi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bostic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bostic wants to pass the guard but Choi is keeping the position.
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 Michael Bostic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bostic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Choi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bostic misses with a shot to the body
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Choi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bostic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bostic shoots in but Choi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bostic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choi moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bostic. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyun Jun Choi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bostic! #T1#
Bostic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bostic throws a right hand that Choi ducks under and follows up with a left that Choi also avoids with ease.
Choi slips under a jab.
Bostic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bostic blocks a jab.
Bostic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Bostic misses
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bostic throws a jab but it's blocked by Choi.
Choi lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Bostic tries to move into range but Choi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bostic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bostic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Choi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bostic lands a nice shot to the body.
Bostic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Bostic is rocked!
Bostic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bostic with a body shot.
Oh Bostic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bostic walks straight into a right hand from Choi - that's dropped him! Choi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bostic from any more punishment! Bostic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hyun Jun Choi!
Hyun Jun Choi 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: SICKNESS IV
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Barnes blocks a jab.
Choi takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses the jab.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Choi had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Choi counters with a left to the body.
Choi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Choi throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Choi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Choi!
Choi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Choi is avoiding damage well.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Choi defends.
Barnes is working Choi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Choi parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Choi to escape.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes 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.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barnes throwing strikes but Choi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Choi controls the position.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Choi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choi's back!
Barnes cracks Choi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Choi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Barnes punishes Choi with strikes from the back mount.
Barnes has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Choi.
Choi just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes.
Barnes scores with punches to the body.
Choi 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.
Choi avoids the strikes from Barnes.
Choi is trapped and Barnes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi is really stuck here.
Barnes not allowing Choi to control his hands.
Barnes misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Barnes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Choi trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes punishes Choi with strikes from the back mount.
Choi trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Barnes misses with an elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Choi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barnes lands shots from the back.
Choi trying to control the action but Barnes just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T5#
Barnes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Barnes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barnes misses with punches from the back.
Barnes throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Barnes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes.
Barnes is throwing shots to the body but Choi manages to wriggle free. Barnes pounces on him again and ends up in Choi's guard.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard. #T6#
Choi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Choi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Choi controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Choi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes won't allow Choi to get back to his feet.
Choi pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes postures up in Choi's guard and throws a big left but Choi blocks it.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Choi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choi has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Choi.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Choi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T9#
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choi.
Choi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Choi.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Choi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Choi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Choi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes throws a strike but Choi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choi is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choi can do to turn this around?
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Choi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Choi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Choi controlling him for the moment.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Choi is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Choi controlling him for the moment.
Choi 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.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choi preventing the sweep.
Choi 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.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SU2#
Choi stands up and waves to Barnes to follow him.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Choi.
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Choi's shoulder, as Choi tries to avoid the shot.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Choi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
letting Choi counter with a right hand.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Barnes clobbers Choi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hyun Jun Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Choi feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Choi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Choi unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hyun Jun Choi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Choi just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T5#
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Choi keeps Barnes at a distance using the push kick.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Choi counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyun Jun Choi!
Hyun Jun Choi 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: SICKNESS III
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Paulo avoids the body shot from Choi.
Choi misses with a straight right.
Paulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paulo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Choi finds it's way round the side to connect with Paulo's head.
Choi is looking to land body kicks.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Paulo. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo fails with a takedown attempt.
Choi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paulo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Paulo misses with a straight right.
Paulo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Choi can pounce on him.
Paulo fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulo. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Paulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choi.
Paulo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Paulo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyun Jun Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Paulo dives in and grabs Choi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Choi pushes down on Paulo's head and hops out.
Choi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
Choi missing with a left hand there. Paulo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulo.
Paulo misses with a takedown attempt
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Choi swings for the body but Paulo moves out of range.
Paulo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##TD2#
Choi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paulo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Choi is adopting a defensive guard.
Choi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Choi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulo won't allow Choi to get back to his feet.
Choi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Paulo throwing strikes but missing.
Paulo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Choi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Choi pulls Paulo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paulo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choi takes a swing at Paulo's ribcage but misses.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Choi defends it well.
No luck for Paulo with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hyun Jun Choi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Paulo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Choi digs a good hook to Paulo's body.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hyun Jun Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Choi throws a leg kick which misses Paulo's front leg but catches the back leg as Paulo tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Paulo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choi scores with a hook to the body. Paulo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Choi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Paulo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choi was covering up waiting for the punch and Paulo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Choi trying to control the position here.
Paulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Paulo preventing the sweep.
Paulo throws an elbow that misses. Choi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paulo's guard. Nice move by Choi!#REVR#
Choi wants to pass the guard but Paulo is keeping the position.
Paulo has his hands on Choi's head, controlling the position.
Choi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paulo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choi postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Choi trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulo holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Choi stays in close to Paulo's body and controls the position.
Choi tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulo is retaining full guard.
Choi content to stall in guard here.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing Choi from controlling successfully.
Paulo keeping full guard, as Choi tries to pass.
Choi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Choi throws a series of punches but Paulo moves out of range.
And Paulo tries to counter it with a takedown but Choi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paulo avoids the body shot from Choi. #T3#
A lazy left from Choi finds it's target.
Paulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulo throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Paulo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyun Jun Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Paulo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Paulo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulo is thwarting Choi's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Choi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Choi tries to roll over but Paulo keeps him under control.
Paulo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Choi is concentrating on defense, preventing Paulo from advancing position.
Choi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Paulo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Choi makes his way to full guard, as Paulo worked for a kimura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hyun Jun Choi 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#
Choi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choi.
Paulo misses with a few strikes there.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paulo finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
Paulo slips a jab from Choi.#TD2#
Paulo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paulo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paulo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Choi to regain full guard. #T1#
Choi pulls Paulo in close to his closed guard and prevents Paulo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paulo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paulo throws a strike but Choi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Choi won't allow Paulo to sweep him here.
Paulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulo, not yet. #T2#
Choi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulo is keeping the position for now.
Choi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Paulo throws a strike but Choi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Choi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Choi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hyun Jun Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Paulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulo, not yet.
Choi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Choi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Further stalling from Choi.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paulo controls Choi momentarily but Choi frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Choi checks a leg kick.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulo was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
A clash of legs there as Paulo blocks the low kick.
Paulo with the counter takedown but Choi avoids it easily.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulo moves away.
Choi lands a jab to the head.
Paulo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Paulo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Choi to the ground. Paulo is now in Choi's guard.
Pedro Paulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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 Hyun Jun Choi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choi, 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 for Hyun Jun Choi!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hyun Jun Choi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Hyun Jun Choi!

Hyun Jun Choi wins by unanimous decision!
Hyun Jun Choi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BKFC 20 - Widenose v Anacoreta
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Del Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by Choi.
Del Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Geno throws out the jab.
Choi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Del Geno.
Choi needs to keep his hands up - Del Geno had a free shot at his head there.
Del Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi thumps Del Geno with a low kick.
Del Geno misses with a double jab.
Choi ducks right into an uppercut from Del Geno.
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!
Choi throws an off balance right hand
letting Del Geno counter with a right hand.
A big right from Del Geno misses.
Del Geno tries to close the distance and clinch but Choi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Geno misses with a straight left.
Del Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Del Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Geno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Geno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks. #T1#
Del Geno lands with an overhand left.
Del Geno misses with a left hand
and Choi counters with a series of strikes. Del Geno will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Del Geno instigates a clinch.
Choi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Choi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Del Geno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi. #BC2#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Del Geno throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Choi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi misses with a right hand
and Del Geno counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Del Geno has managed to clinch.
Choi working aggressively here.
Del Geno working aggressively here.
Choi is looking to control Del Geno's arms but Del Geno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Choi has his back to the cage.
Choi blocks an uppercut.
Del Geno misses with some punches. #T2#
Del Geno blocks an uppercut.
Choi'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.#BC2#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paolo Del Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Geno. That snapped Choi's head back.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Del Geno.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Del Geno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Choi misses with a hook.
Del Geno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Del Geno walks into a jab.
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Geno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Del Geno misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Geno. That snapped Choi's head back. #KD#
Del Geno drops Choi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choi looks back up at him and smiles so Del Geno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Choi is rocked!#CL#
Del Geno pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Geno finish him?#T3#
Del Geno slowing the pace effectively.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
Del Geno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Geno lands a shoulder strike.
Choi cracks Del Geno with a nice body shot.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
Del Geno tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Del Geno back against the cage.
Choi looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Del Geno.
Del Geno lands a right hand.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Geno backwards.
Del Geno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Choi blocks a body shot from Del Geno.
Del Geno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Geno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi scores with a nice hook 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!
Del Geno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Geno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Del Geno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Choi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Choi seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Del Geno rushes Choi and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Choi is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Del Geno piles on the pressure and Choi crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Del Geno!
Paolo Del Geno retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Paolo Del Geno, 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: BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choi thumps Dog with a low kick.
A jab from Choi misses.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Choi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Dog.
Choi with a jab.
Choi swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Hyun Jun Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi throws a hook but Dog blocks it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Choi.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Choi shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dog is backing up but Choi catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dog covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Choi Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyun Jun Choi!
After the fight, Hyun Jun Choi 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: BKFC - 155/265 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Allah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
Choi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Allah catches Choi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Choi counters with a two punch combo.
Choi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allah under the eye.
Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allah.
Allah throws a body shot but no joy.
Choi is looking for a counter combo.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Choi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Choi cracks Allah with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Yeshua Allah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Allah takes a step back to recover.
Allah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Allah misses the target.
Yeshua Allah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Choi avoids the body shot from Allah.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
Allah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Choi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Choi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Allah is rocked!
Allah misses with a hook
and Choi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allah looks winded!
Allah connects with a jab.
Choi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Allah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Allah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allah.
It looked like Choi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Allah misses with a jab to the body
and Choi counters with a huge left! Allah is in big trouble! He's backing up but Choi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Allah from any more damage. A dominating finish by Choi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyun Jun Choi!
Hyun Jun Choi 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: BKFC 12 - The Tank vs Jackson
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Choi. That snapped White's head back.
Choi scores with a decent looking hook.
Choi swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Choi can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
White wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Choi as he connects with a hook.
White slips under a jab from Choi.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Choi as he connects with a hook.
White needs to keep his hands up - Choi had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Choi misses.
A head kick from Choi lands but White takes it in his stride. #ROC2#White is rocked!
Hyun Jun Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choi.
White seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Choi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choi.
White shoots in for a takedown but Choi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi lands with a cross.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Hyun Jun Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Choi cracks White with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Choi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning White to stand back up!
Choi drops White with a huge uppercut! White drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Choi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyun Jun Choi!
A very excited looking Hyun Jun Choi 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: Birth of a Warrior Round 4
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but De Vigilancia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vigilancia throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
De Vigilancia misses with a straight left.
De Vigilancia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and De Vigilancia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Vigilancia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes moves away from the strike by De Vigilancia.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Vigilancia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vigilancia throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
De Vigilancia misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses the body punch
enabling De Vigilancia to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vigilancia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to clinch up but De Vigilancia keeps it at a distance.
De Vigilancia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Vigilancia throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.#T1#
De Vigilancia looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Vigilancia.
De Vigilancia staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vigilancia manages to avoid it.
De Vigilancia misses with an uppercut.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Vigilancia defends it well.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Vigilancia throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes takes a swing at De Vigilancia's ribcage but misses.
De Vigilancia throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vigilancia has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes is taking a breather. De Vigilancia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Barnes 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.
De Vigilancia is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Vigilancia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes moves into full mount! De Vigilancia won't be happy about that!
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
Barnes tries to control but De Vigilancia wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks De Vigilancia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Barnes is landing with some decent strikes but De Vigilancia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Vigilancia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barnes lands a couple of good shots and De Vigilancia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barnes scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Barnes loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can De Vigilancia hold on?
Barnes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barnes.
Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
De Vigilancia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Barnes lands with a hammerfist to the side of De Vigilancia's head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Barnes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Barnes.
Barnes connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for De Vigilancia to escape the position.
Barnes scores with punches from the back.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can De Vigilancia escape?
De Vigilancia tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes lands punches and elbows.
Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can De Vigilancia escape?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Feliciano De Vigilancia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from De Vigilancia misses.
De Vigilancia misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. De Vigilancia didn't expect that.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Vigilancia's head.
Barnes cracks De Vigilancia with a solid left hand.
De Vigilancia wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
De Vigilancia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vigilancia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pushing down on De Vigilancia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes winds up and cracks De Vigilancia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes breaks from De Vigilancia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and De Vigilancia is in trouble!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Vigilancia?
De Vigilancia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vigilancia tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Vigilancia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks De Vigilancia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2# De Vigilancia 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!
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh De Vigilancia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of De Vigilancia's face.
Barnes breaks from De Vigilancia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes lands a big elbow.
De Vigilancia is bucking up trying to escape but Barnes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Vigilancia tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Barnes looking to finish De Vigilancia with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Vigilancia!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and De Vigilancia is in trouble!
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Vigilancia wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
De Vigilancia working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and De Vigilancia is in trouble!
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barnes lands with some strikes.
Barnes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has De Vigilancia covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
An out of breath Alex Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness Fright Night 3
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Takahama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Vigilancia avoids it really well and circles away.
Takahama throws a series of punches but De Vigilancia moves out of range.
De Vigilancia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vigilancia with a jab.
De Vigilancia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Vigilancia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from De Vigilancia.
Takahama gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! De Vigilancia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feliciano De Vigilancia!

Event: Simple Battery 4
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vigilancia was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
De Vigilancia feints a jab promting Albatross to slip. De Vigilancia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Albatross slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Albatross tries to clinch there but De Vigilancia circles away. #CL2#
De Vigilancia tries to keep at a distance but Albatross has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Vigilancia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albatross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
De Vigilancia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albatross tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Vigilancia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Albatross smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feliciano De Vigilancia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albatross misses with a few strikes there.
As Albatross looks to move away, De Vigilancia throws a big counter combo but Albatross just gets out of the way.
Albatross misses with a shot to the body
and De Vigilancia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Vigilancia wants to slow Albatross down by chopping away at his legs.
Albatross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

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 Feliciano De Vigilancia.
I think De Vigilancia 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feliciano De Vigilancia!

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