Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 254 Roos vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Jako misses.
Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako misses the jab.
Demirci lands an overhand right.
Demirci avoids the body shot from Jako.
Demirci misses with a hook.
Jako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jako misses with a body shot.
Khru Jako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jako ducks right into an uppercut from Demirci.
Jako tries to work over Demirci's front leg with a kick but Demirci checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci scores with the left hand. Jako knows he should have avoided that one.
Demirci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demirci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demirci 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.#T1#
Jako scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demirci in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Demirci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jako tries a low kick but Demirci avoids it.
Jako throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demirci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jako looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Jako lands but Demirci takes it in his stride.
Jako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demirci was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
Jako throws a head kick but Demirci moves out of range.
Jako throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jako misses with a leg kick.
Jako moves forwards but Demirci connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci checks the leg kick.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jako sprawls and moves away.
Jako tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Jako throws out a loose jab but Demirci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jako swings for the body but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Demirci moves out of range easily.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jako sprawls and moves away.
Jako shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demirci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jako scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demirci tries to move into range but Jako moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Demirci misses with a looping right.
Jako tries a head kick but it misses.
Jako ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
Demirci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jako clobbers Demirci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demirci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jako. #T3##CL#
Jako gets tackled into the cage by Demirci. Demirci maintains the clinch.
Jako prevents the takedown attempt.
Demirci tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Jako - that landed with a thud.
Demirci wants to take the fight to the mat but Jako manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jako misses with a body punch.
Jako looking to stall.
Jako stops a takedown attempt from Demirci.
Demirci tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jako just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jako gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Demirci.
Jako misses with some punches. #T4#
Demirci prevents Jako from breaking the clinch.
Demirci is looking for a takedown.
Jako gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Demirci.
Jako stops a takedown attempt from Demirci.
Demirci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jako pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jako throws a nice head kick!
A big right from Demirci misses.
Demirci with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jako. That's going to slow Demirci down.
Nice body punch from Demirci.
Jako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khru Jako dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jako gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jako tries to clinch but Demirci is having none of it.
Jako throws a shot from downtown. Demirci moves away and avoids it.
Demirci closes the distance but Jako moves to the side
and Demirci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jako 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 Demirci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demirci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Demirci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jako swivels and escapes.
Demirci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jako stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demirci takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako moves out of range of the strikes.
Jako lands a head kick! #CUT2#Omer Demirci's cut is getting worse.
Demirci misses the body punch
and Jako counters with a nice uppercut.
Jako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demirci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Demirci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Jako thuds his shin into the meat of Demirci's side.
Khru Jako is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Demirci attempts a counter takedown but Jako avoids it well and moves away.
Demirci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demirci.
Demirci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demirci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jako does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Jako throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Demirci tries to clinch there but Jako circles away. #CL#
Demirci has managed to clinch.
Demirci wants a takedown. #T2##BC2#
Jako breaks from the clinch.
Jako looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jako tries to score with a low kick but Demirci moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jako throws a head kick that misses.
Jako has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jako dips to his left and cracks Demirci with an uppercut!
Jako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demirci lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Jako drives through and clinches with Demirci against the cage. #TD#
Demirci lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jako flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but Jako defending well.
Demirci controlling the action here. #T3##ES2#
Jako kicks Demirci off and gets back to his feet.
Demirci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Demirci throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Jako now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jako throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Demirci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demirci wants to control for a moment but Jako uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Jako controlling the position well.
Jako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jako trying to control from the bottom.
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Jako is defending the position.
Jako is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jako manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khru Jako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci'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#
Jako ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci avoids the head kick by Jako.
Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jako misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jako with a jab.
Jako bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demirci's head.#CL#
Demirci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demirci is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jako gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci goes for a takedown attempt but Jako pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jako moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Jako is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jako tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demirci manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demirci bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jako's head backwards.
Jako avoids the body shot from Demirci.
Jako misses with a hook.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jako throws a body kick that misses.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
Jako delivers a nice body kick.
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demirci moves away from the strike by Jako.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Jako is quick to defend against it.
Jako lands a nice looking body shot.
Jako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khru Jako is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jako with a nice calf kick.
Demirci misses with a takedown attempt - Jako sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jako moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demirci is defended easily by Jako.
Jako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jako dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demirci. That did some damage!
Jako lands with a kick to the temple. Demirci shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Jako digs a good body shot into Demirci's ribs.
Demirci misses with a straight right. #T3#
Demirci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jako moves out of range as Demirci strikes.
Jako scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jako scores with a body shot.
Demirci moves in looking to clinch but Jako pushes him off.
Jako is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Demirci with a body shot.
Jako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demirci manages to avoid it.
Jako moves away from the strike by Demirci.
Demirci misses with a body punch
and Jako counters with a straight right hand.
Demirci takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Demirci is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demirci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Jako.
Jako throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #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!
Jako goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jako throws a push kick but Demirci slaps the foot to one side.
Demirci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jako avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body punch from Jako.
Demirci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demirci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jako moves away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khru Jako!
Khru Jako took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's the end of my career... give me one more title fight before I call it quits!'.

Event: DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Corleone Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demirci.
Corleone Jr. misses with a straight right.
Corleone Jr. fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Demirci just misses with a punch to the body.
Demirci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Demirci.
A jab from Demirci misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Corleone Jr..
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Demirci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corleone Jr. - the referee stops the clock and Demirci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corleone Jr.. Demirci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Demirci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone Jr. moves away.
Corleone Jr. tries to counter by closing the distance.
Corleone Jr. slips a jab from Demirci.
It seemed like Corleone Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corleone Jr. catches Demirci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corleone Jr. misses with a looping right.
Corleone Jr. ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corleone Jr. connects with a right hand. Demirci shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone Jr. moves away from the strike by Demirci.
Corleone Jr. wants to counter with a clinch but Demirci pushes him away.
Demirci lands with an uppercut that bounces Corleone Jr. off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Sonny Corleone Jr. has been cut.#CL2#
Corleone Jr. has closed the distance and engaged Demirci in a clinch.
Corleone Jr. lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corleone Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone Jr. tries a body shot but Demirci blocks it. #T1#
Corleone Jr. leaning against his opponent.
Corleone Jr. is trying to stall.
Corleone Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Demirci.
Demirci prevents a body shot from Corleone Jr..
I was talking to Demirci's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Demirci trying to stall but Corleone Jr. improves his position.
Demirci tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corleone Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demirci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corleone Jr. avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demirci.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Demirci stalling in the clinch but Corleone Jr. improves position.
Demirci is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corleone Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Demirci is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Corleone Jr. is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demirci is working for takedown but Corleone Jr. is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corleone Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Corleone Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demirci wants to stall.
Corleone Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demirci stalling.
Corleone Jr. is working Demirci over against the cage.
Demirci taking a breather.
Demirci leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Omer Demirci.
Nice body punch from Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corleone Jr.. That's going to slow Demirci down.
Corleone Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Demirci rather than just go for the knockout.
Demirci throws a jab when Corleone Jr. was well out of range.
Corleone Jr. works Demirci's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Corleone Jr. tenderised Demirci's leg. Demirci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demirci misses with a hook.
Corleone Jr. throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demirci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corleone Jr. scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Corleone Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demirci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demirci is looking to counter the offense by Corleone Jr. and move into the clinch.
Corleone Jr. lands a body shot. #CL2#
Corleone Jr. takes the fight into the clinch.
Corleone Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Demirci avoids it by throwing Corleone Jr. back against the cage.
Corleone Jr. lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corleone Jr. tries to work over Demirci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corleone Jr. controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Corleone Jr. scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corleone Jr. working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Demirci - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Demirci is working for takedown but Corleone Jr. is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Corleone Jr. scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demirci is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corleone Jr. lands with a right to the head.
Corleone Jr. tries to work over Demirci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demirci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corleone Jr. cracks Demirci with a nice body shot.
Demirci pressing his opponent against the cage.
Corleone Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Demirci controls his hands.
Corleone Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Demirci controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corleone Jr. taking a breather.
Demirci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demirci can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone Jr. controls the action.
Demirci wants a takedown but no success here.
Corleone Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corleone Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corleone Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Demirci controls the action.
Demirci tries for a takedown. No joy.
Demirci tries to stall but Corleone Jr. uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Demirci has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Corleone Jr. regains guard immediately.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Corleone Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Corleone Jr. scores with a shot to the body.
Corleone Jr. feints and then cracks Demirci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Demirci down.
Corleone Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corleone Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demirci moves away.
Corleone Jr. scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Sonny Corleone Jr. seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone Jr. throws a big shot that misses.
Corleone Jr. lands with an overhand left.
Corleone Jr. lands a really nice looking cross but Demirci seems unphased.
Demirci throws a shot from downtown. Corleone Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Corleone Jr. thumps Demirci with a low kick.
Corleone Jr. lands with a nice body punch.
Demirci walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Corleone Jr. catches Demirci right on the button with a cross.
Corleone Jr. has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab by Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. lands a body shot.
Corleone Jr. lands with an overhand left.
Demirci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone Jr.. #T1#
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demirci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonny Corleone Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Corleone Jr. connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corleone Jr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corleone Jr. misses the jab.
Demirci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Corleone Jr. manages to circle out of the way.
Demirci moves out of range as Corleone Jr. throws a body kick.
Demirci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Corleone Jr. manages to circle out of the way.
Demirci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Demirci finds it's target.
Corleone Jr. slips a jab from Demirci.
Demirci looks to score with a jab to the body but Corleone Jr. is just out of range.
Corleone Jr. lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corleone Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Demirci throws a body punch but Corleone Jr. moves out of range.
Demirci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone Jr..
Demirci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demirci lands a nice looking body shot.
Demirci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corleone Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demirci is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Corleone Jr.'s reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Corleone Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Corleone Jr. is looking to clinch but Demirci is avoiding it.
Demirci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Corleone Jr. manages to circle out of the way.
Corleone Jr. looks to land a right hand but Demirci moved out of range.
Corleone Jr. slips under a jab.
Corleone Jr. defending well as Demirci loads up on a big left hand.
Corleone Jr. jabs Demirci right on the nose. Demirci blinks but takes it well.
Corleone Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
Corleone Jr. moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demirci just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Corleone Jr. darts in and clinches Demirci up against the cage.
Demirci stalling.
Corleone Jr. stalling in the clinch.
Demirci can't get the takedown.
Demirci blocks a body shot from Corleone Jr..
Demirci has Corleone Jr. pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Corleone Jr. manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Corleone Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corleone Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Corleone Jr. after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Corleone Jr. leaning against his opponent.
Demirci goes for a takedown attempt but Corleone Jr. pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demirci misses with a hook.
Demirci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corleone Jr..
Demirci drops his hands momentarily and Corleone Jr. takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corleone Jr. throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Demirci's head.
Corleone Jr. scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demirci digs a good hook to Corleone Jr.'s body.
Demirci takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Demirci misses.
Corleone Jr. connects with a high kick.
Corleone Jr. scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demirci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corleone Jr. finds it's way round the side to connect with Demirci's head.
Corleone Jr. misses the body punch #CL#
and Demirci counters by clinching up.
Demirci prevents a body shot from Corleone Jr..
Sonny Corleone Jr. seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demirci is trying to drag Corleone Jr. to the mat but Corleone Jr. just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demirci takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Corleone Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Corleone Jr. - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Corleone Jr.'s back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Demirci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corleone Jr. avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Demirci wants the takedown. Corleone Jr. is fighting it off but Demirci persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Corleone Jr.'s guard against the cage.
Demirci is standing up over Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. looks to escape but Demirci dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REVB#
You can see the frustration on Corleone Jr.'s face as Demirci controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Corleone Jr. showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Demirci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corleone Jr. finds it's way round the side to connect with Demirci's head.
Demirci walks into a left hand.
Demirci lands with an uppercut that bounces Corleone Jr. off the cage and back into range.
Corleone Jr. throws a leg kick which misses Demirci's front leg but catches the back leg as Demirci tries to avoid it.
Corleone Jr. connects with a solid leg kick.
Corleone Jr. is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Demirci takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demirci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone Jr. moves away.
Corleone Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Demirci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Demirci.
Demirci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corleone Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demirci misses the jab.
Corleone Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone Jr. cracks a nice hook into Demirci's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Demirci is just out of range.
A big left from Demirci misses.
Corleone Jr. has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demirci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone Jr. moves away.
Corleone Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Corleone Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Corleone Jr. scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corleone Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Demirci is just out of range.
Demirci connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. jabs Demirci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demirci looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demirci. That did some damage!
Corleone Jr. ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corleone Jr. scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone Jr. moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corleone Jr. connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci walks into a stiff left hand from Corleone Jr..
Demirci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demirci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corleone Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demirci.#T2#
Demirci misses with a straight left.
Demirci avoids the body shot from Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corleone Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Corleone Jr. lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corleone Jr. scores with a spinning back kick!
Corleone Jr. explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Demirci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demirci on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Corleone Jr.. Beautiful body shot.
Corleone Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Corleone Jr. clinches.
Corleone Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Demirci.
Corleone Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demirci leaning his opponent against the cage.
Demirci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demirci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Demirci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corleone Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corleone Jr. just leaning against Demirci, taking a breather.
Demirci misses with a body punch.
A short left from Corleone Jr..
Sonny Corleone Jr. is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demirci goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corleone Jr. prevents it.
Demirci manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Corleone Jr. gets underhooks to prevent Demirci's takedown attempt. #T4#
Corleone Jr. tries a body shot but Demirci blocks it.
Demirci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Corleone Jr. pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demirci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corleone Jr. thumps Demirci with a low kick.
Corleone Jr. lands with an overhand left.
Demirci throws a looping overhand right but Corleone Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Demirci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Corleone Jr. has closed the distance and engaged Demirci in a clinch.
Corleone Jr. is struggling to control the position.
Corleone Jr. lands a nice uppercut.
Demirci tries to work over Corleone Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Corleone Jr. comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Corleone Jr. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Corleone Jr.!
Sonny Corleone Jr. thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 228 Pinks vs McKane
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ledoux instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ledoux as Demirci tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Ledoux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Demirci uses from the top position.
Ledoux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demirci is one step ahead there.
Ledoux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Demirci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ledoux is controlling Demirci's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ledoux working a defensive guard here.
Ledoux trying to control the position here.
Ledoux wants to sweep here but Demirci controlling him for the moment.
Ledoux pulls Demirci in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Demirci showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ledoux tries to clinch but Demirci is having none of it. #CL2#
Demirci gets tackled into the cage by Ledoux. Ledoux maintains the clinch.
Demirci is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ledoux is keeping busy.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Demirci has clasped his hands together around Ledoux's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ledoux is trying to improve his position.
Demirci wants to control but Ledoux is keeping him busy.
Ledoux tries to improve position but can't.
Ledoux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Demirci won't allow Ledoux to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ledoux is trying to work for a kimura but Demirci is defending well.
Ledoux not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Demirci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demirci trying to control here.
Ledoux controlling the pace.
Ledoux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ledoux is looking to pass Demirci's guard but actually Demirci recovers to full guard.
Demirci controlling Ledoux's posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ledoux pushes down on Demirci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ledoux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ledoux being controlled here momentarily.
Ledoux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ledoux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demirci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.#CL2#
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ledoux after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Ledoux jumps guard and drags Demirci to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ledoux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demirci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ledoux is keeping the position for now.
Ledoux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ledoux is pulling down on Demirci's head. It's preventing any offense from Demirci, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Demirci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ledoux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demirci has managed to get both his arms back between Ledoux's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Ledoux looking for a guillotine here but Demirci defends easily. #SUB2#
Ledoux is looking for a triangle here but Demirci uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ledoux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ledoux is not content to let Demirci control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demirci wants to stand but Ledoux has his arm trapped.
Ledoux is trying to get back to half guard.
Ledoux is trying to control Demirci's posture but Demirci avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Ledoux prevents Demirci from moving into mount. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ledoux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pierre Ledoux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ledoux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Demirci's best efforts.
Ledoux is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard.
Ledoux trying to control here.
Ledoux wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demirci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledoux. #CL2#
Ledoux drives through and clinches with Demirci against the cage. #TD2#
Ledoux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Demirci clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ledoux really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Demirci.#T4#
Ledoux lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ledoux.
Ledoux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Demirci covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Demirci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ledoux throwing strikes and Demirci squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Demirci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DF Fitnesscentrum, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ledoux goes for an armbar but Demirci turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Demirci.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ledoux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Demirci throws a jab when Ledoux was well out of range.
Ledoux ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
Demirci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ledoux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demirci cracks Ledoux with an open hand slap.
Ledoux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Demirci misses.
Demirci throws a shot from downtown. Ledoux moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Demirci feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ledoux sprawling to the canvas! Ledoux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Demirci finish him?! #ROC#Ledoux is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demirci throws a hook but Ledoux blocks it.
Ledoux is still on wobbly legs! Can Demirci finish him?
Demirci measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ledoux! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Omer Demirci!
During a confident post fight interview, Omer Demirci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 207 Doomsday vs Costeau
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Brawler throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Brawler is defending well. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brawler pushes Demirci off looking to stand but Demirci dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Brawler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Demirci lands a jab to the nose.
Brawler falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Demirci to counter with a crisp jab.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Demirci avoids them all with ease.
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!#CL2#
Brawler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brawler gets underhooks to prevent Demirci's takedown attempt. #T1#
Brawler lands a left hand.
Demirci misses with the head strike.
Demirci is trying to maintain a safe position but Brawler gets an underhook and turns Demirci into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Demirci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demirci tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Demirci back against the cage.
Brawler stalling the fight.
Demirci takes a shot to the head.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Brawler lands a shot to the body.
Demirci tries to work over Brawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demirci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brawler lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demirci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Brawler tries a body shot but Demirci blocks it.
Demirci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brawler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demirci's elbow.
Brawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Brawler as the two fighters clinch.
Brawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler lands a shot to the body.
Demirci drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brawler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Demirci is breathing heavily.
Brawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Good body shot from Brawler.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body.
Brawler lands a nice uppercut.
Demirci tries to stall but Brawler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Brawler presses Demirci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Brawler scores with a hook to the body.
Brawler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Demirci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brawler can turn it around.
Demirci stalling in the clinch but Brawler improves position.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Brawler.
Demirci wants to take the fight to the mat but Brawler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brawler is leaning against Demirci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demirci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brawler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brawler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Brawler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brawler.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Demirci trying to stall but Brawler improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Brawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler tries to work over Demirci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brawler lands a left hand.
Brawler scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Brawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brawler.
A short body shot lands from Brawler as the two fighters clinch.
Brawler digs a right hand into Demirci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demirci's gas tank.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
Brawler stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demirci blocks a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Demirci.
Brawler pushes Demirci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demirci's elbow.
Demirci stalling.
Demirci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Brawler.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brawler lands a head kick. Demirci smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Demirci moves away and avoids it.
Demirci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Demirci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler unleashes a big counter combination but Demirci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brawler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Brawler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Brawler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
Demirci is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brawler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Brawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brawler.
Demirci takes a shot to the head.
Demirci tries to stall but Brawler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Demirci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demirci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler pushes Demirci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brawler scores with a shoulder strike.
Demirci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brawler lands a nice uppercut.
Demirci blocking some punches.
Demirci is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Brawler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Demirci avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage. #T2#
Brawler is leaning against Demirci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brawler tries to land knees in the clinch but Demirci avoids the damage to the body.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demirci or not.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brawler.
Brawler presses Demirci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Brawler as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Brawler.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Demirci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demirci blocks a body shot from Brawler.
Nice body punch from Brawler - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brawler.
Brawler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Demirci.
Brawler pushes Demirci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Brawler is working Demirci over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brawler.
Brawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Demirci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demirci wants to stall.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Demirci controls his hands.
Brawler gets underhooks to prevent Demirci's takedown attempt.
Demirci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brawler slows down the pace here.
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler just leaning against Demirci, taking a breather.
Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Brawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler tries a body shot but Demirci blocks it.
Bobby Brawler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demirci misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brawler fails to land.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Demirci avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
Brawler misses with a body punch.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler cracks Demirci with a nice body shot.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demirci's elbow.
Demirci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demirci is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brawler is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brawler.
Brawler is leaning against Demirci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brawler can't find room to land a body shot as Demirci controls the action.
A short left from Brawler.
Demirci wants to take the fight to the mat but Brawler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brawler pushes Demirci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brawler presses Demirci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Brawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci'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. 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##CL2#
Brawler moves into range and clinches up with Demirci.
Demirci lands a shot to the body.
Demirci is trying to maintain a safe position but Brawler gets an underhook and turns Demirci into the cage.
Demirci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brawler stops a takedown attempt from Demirci.
Brawler lands a body punch.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci blocking some punches.
Brawler working aggressively here.
Brawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Demirci.
A bit of stalling here from Brawler.
Brawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Demirci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brawler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brawler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Brawler.
Brawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Brawler. #T1#
Demirci blocks an uppercut.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Brawler.
A short uppercut from Brawler.
Brawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Demirci controlling the action here for a moment.
Brawler presses Demirci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Brawler misses with some punches.
Demirci looking to slow down the pace here.
Brawler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demircis head.
Demirci taking a breather.
Brawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Demirci.
Bobby Brawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brawler prevents the takedown attempt.
Brawler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Demirci is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Demirci tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler blocks a body shot from Demirci.
Demirci slows down the pace here.
Brawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Demirci wants to stall.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
Demirci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler digs a right hand into Demirci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demirci's gas tank.
Demirci tries for a takedown but Brawler manages to get underhooks.
Demirci tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Demirci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brawler.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Demirci.
Brawler is leaning against Demirci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demirci controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Demirci is trying to stall.
Demirci is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brawler is defending well.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
Brawler gets underhooks to prevent Demirci's takedown attempt.
Brawler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Demirci trying to control the position but instead, Brawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demirci into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brawler as Demirci tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brawler 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Demirci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Skolz as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Demirci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demirci avoids a kick to the body.
Demirci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demirci misses with a takedown
and Skolz counters with a two punch combo.
Demirci with a nice cross.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Demirci's leg. Demirci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skolz scores with a punch 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!
Demirci's corner calls for a 1-2. Demirci obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demirci avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Demirci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Skolz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skolz throws a one two combo.
Demirci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skolz defends it nicely.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Skolz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demirci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skolz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Skolz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Demirci counter with a right hand.
Skolz scores with a spinning back kick!
Skolz lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci avoids a kick to the body.
Demirci has a takedown stuffed.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demirci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skolz throws a lazy uppercut
and Demirci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skolz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by Skolz. #T3#
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Skolz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Skolz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.
Demirci takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Skolz.#CUT2#Omer Demirci's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Demirci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Demirci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skolz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Demirci in particular looking to stall.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but Skolz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skolz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skolz tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skolz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Demirci - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Skolz.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Skolz as he connects with a hook.
Demirci avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demirci shoots in for a takedown but Skolz shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demirci slips under a jab.
Demirci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skolz. Skolz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demirci scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Skolz misses with a hook.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demirci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skolz defends it nicely.
Skolz slips a straight right by Demirci.
Skolz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Demirci clinches with his opponent.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demirci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz lands a nice uppercut.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Demirci up against the cage.#T2#
Skolz lands a left hand.
Demirci looking to stall.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz scores with a shoulder strike.
Skolz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skolz after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Demirci lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Skolz pushes Demirci off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Demirci is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Skolz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Demirci throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Skolz scores with a body shot.
Demirci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Skolz lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demirci showed some decent athleticism there.

Skolz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Demirci keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Demirci lands a takedown into guard.

Skolz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Demirci presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demirci tries for a takedown but Skolz manages to get underhooks.
Demirci takes a shot to the head.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Demirci lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gerrad Skolz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Demirci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Skolz is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Skolz is trying to stand back up but Demirci is controlling him
Skolz is positioning himself well to prevent Demirci advancing to mount.
Skolz trying to control but Demirci postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz is doing well to control the position and prevent Demirci from advancing to side control.
Demirci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skolz tries to bum rush Demirci with a series of wild strikes but Demirci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Skolz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Demirci counters with a single leg into guard. Skolz didn't expect that.
Skolz 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.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz wants to stand but Demirci is controlling the position.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci preventing the sweep. #T1#
Skolz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demirci.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Demirci 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Demirci's leg. Demirci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demirci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skolz is fending him off so far but Demirci persists. Nope, Skolz circles away and we're back to standing.
Skolz throws a low kick, looking for Demirci's leg but Demirci calmly moves out of range.
Skolz scores with a head kick. Demirci tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy body kick from Skolz #TD#
and Demirci counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demirci looking to control but instead Skolz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Demirci seems to be working for a kimura but Skolz defends the submission attempt.
Skolz is trying to get back to full guard.
Skolz is still trying to improve position.
Skolz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Demirci passes to full mount!
Demirci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demirci thowing shots but they're missing.
Demirci tries to control but Skolz wriggling away. #T4#
Skolz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demirci controlling the pace for now.
Demirci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Skolz is holding on tight.
Demirci wants to control the pace but Skolz is squirming around nicely.
Skolz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Demirci.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Demirci has control of Skolz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skolz regains control of the situation pretty easily.

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 Omer Demirci.
I think Skolz 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!

Event: DMMA 4/20 O Malley vs Otori
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Skolz scores with the left hand. Demirci knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Skolz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Demirci counters with a takedown into side control.
Skolz bucks up and tries to throw Demirci off but instead Demirci has got his back!
Skolz 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Demirci has good solid back control here.
Demirci gets his hands free as Skolz looks to control.
Skolz is really stuck here.
Demirci is not going to allow Skolz to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Demirci is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SU#
Demirci has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Demirci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skolz throws a big shot that misses.
Demirci attempts a counter takedown but Skolz avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci moves out of range as Skolz strikes.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Skolz is quick to defend against it.
Skolz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skolz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.
Skolz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demirci circles away quickly and effectively.
Demirci takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Skolz swings for the body but Demirci moves out of range.
Skolz cracks Demirci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skolz digs a good body shot into Demirci's ribs.
Skolz throws a lazy right hand but Demirci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demirci takes one to the chin there.
Skolz connects with a solid leg kick.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Demirci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Demirci is just out of range.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4##SU#
Demirci stands up from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz misses with a combination #TD#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown. Skolz fights it but they end up in guard.
Skolz is wriggling around but Demirci manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Demirci postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Skolz to stand up.
Demirci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demirci slips a jab from Skolz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skolz just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skolz looking for a sweep. Not yet Skolz, not yet.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Demirci stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Omer Demirci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demirci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Demirci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skolz.
A combination from Skolz does no damage.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Skolz.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Skolz misses. #T1#
Skolz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demirci.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
Skolz misses with a combination #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Demirci decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skolz, up you get!
Skolz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Skolz is looking to get back to is feet but Demirci passes into side control. #SU#
Demirci has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Skolz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demirci.#T2#
Skolz scores with a nice strike.
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!
Skolz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Demirci eats them both and turns towards Skolz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Skolz thows a leg kick but Demirci checks it #TD#
and Demirci counters with a single leg into guard. Skolz didn't expect that.
Skolz looking for a sweep. Not yet Skolz, not yet. #SU#
Demirci gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Skolz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Skolz's corner calls for a 1-2. Skolz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Skolz tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skolz tries to kick Demirci off but Demirci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Skolz trying to control from the bottom.
Skolz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Skolz is trying to maintain the position but Demirci is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Demirci stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Skolz just misses with a punch to the body.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
Skolz throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demirci. #SU#
Demirci decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Skolz throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Omer Demirci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Demirci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skolz.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skolz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Demirci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demirci.
Skolz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demirci is one step ahead there.
Demirci is fighting to break Skolz's control of his arms but Skolz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz is trying to control the position but Demirci postures up. #SU#
Skolz is working an open guard so Demirci takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Skolz throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skolz won't be happy with that.
Skolz is holding Demirci down, trying to stall.#SU#
Demirci has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Skolz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Demirci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skolz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Demirci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Demirci stands and steps away. Skolz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
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!
Skolz throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick lands for Skolz.
Skolz takes a swing at Demirci's ribcage but misses.
Skolz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skolz is pulling down on Demirci's head to control his posture. #SU#
Demirci decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skolz, up you get!
Skolz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Demirci slips a straight right by Skolz.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skolz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Demirci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skolz's guard.#SU#
Demirci gets to his feet - Skolz follows without any prompting.
Skolz throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Demirci gets to his feet. Skolz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A good leg kick by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Demirci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demirci.

Skolz manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skolz throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Skolz does no damage.
Skolz throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Skolz is quick to defend against it.
Skolz connects with the punch.
Skolz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skolz duly obliges.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Demirci attempts a counter takedown but Skolz avoids it well and moves away.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerrad Skolz.
I think Skolz 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 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIII
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Rocksaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocksaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demirci.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Demirci misses.
Demirci just misses with a punch to the body.
Omer Demirci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demirci.
It looked like Rocksaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rocksaw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rocksaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demirci to score with a decent uppercut.
Demirci throws an off balance right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Demirci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocksaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocksaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Demirci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Rocksaw.
Demirci misses with a jab to the body
and Rocksaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Demirci misses.
Rocksaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rocksaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demirci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demirci dives in for a single leg takedown but Rocksaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rocksaw takes one on the button.#T1#
Rocksaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demirci to score with a decent uppercut.
Demirci throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
A big left from Demirci misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demirci.
Demirci has his takedown stuffed
and Rocksaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramone Rocksaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and Rocksaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Demirci's knee momentarily.
Demirci misses the shot to the body.
Demirci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demirci scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Rocksaw misses its intended target.
Demirci feints the counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocksaw. #T2#
Demirci throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocksaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Omer Demirci's cut even more.
Demirci connects with a body shot that sends Rocksaw's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksaw connects with a crisp jab.
Rocksaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demirci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demirci looks winded!
Demirci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocksaw.#KD#
Rocksaw lands a big right hand that sends Demirci crashing to the mat! Rocksaw stays standing though and waves Demirci back to his feet!#ROC#Demirci is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Omer Demirci's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rocksaw measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Demirci! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ramone Rocksaw!
An intense looking Ramone Rocksaw took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Always gonna KO this guy'.

Event: ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Demirci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Demirci.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demirci takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Demirci connects with a jab.
Demirci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A punch lands to the side of Demirci 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demirci lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Demirci misses.
Demirci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie cracks Demirci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.#TD#
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Demirci pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Demirci controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has his hands on Demirci's head, controlling the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demirci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Demirci has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control but Demirci postures up. #SUB#
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #T3#
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.
Demirci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demirci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Demirci trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the position.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Demirci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gracie lands a body shot.
Demirci misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Demirci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demirci showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Demirci seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Demirci postures up. #SUB#
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Demirci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demirci wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Demirci slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demirci swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirci throws out the jab.
Gracie punishes Demirci's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Demirci throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Demirci's body. Demirci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Demirci looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Demirci stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Demirci!
Demirci trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Demirci tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him. #T4##SUB#
Demirci tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Demirci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Demirci trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci 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##TD#
Demirci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demirci advances to mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Demirci trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Demirci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie won't allow Demirci to pass to mount. #T1#
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demirci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Demirci controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Demirci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gracie moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Demirci defends easily.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Demirci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omer Demirci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demirci, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Phillips connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Demirci throws a shot to the body.
Demirci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phillips.
Demirci misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Phillips counters with a crisp right hand that drops Demirci! Phillips lets Demirci back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demirci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demirci fails with the takedown.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Omer Demirci's cut is getting worse.
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demirci fails with a takedown attempt.
Demirci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Demirci looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Phillips drops Demirci with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Demirci looks back up at him and smiles so Phillips waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Demirci is rocked!
Phillips 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.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Demirci misses with a straight left.
Demirci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Demirci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a monster overhand right that drops Demirci! Phillips follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
Our winner, Jack Phillips, 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: ENIGMA 118
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Demirci avoids the body shot from Hurst.
A slow jab from Demirci misses its intended target. #TD#
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy.
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Hurst is defending the position.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurst wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Demirci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Hurst is trying to get back to full guard.
Demirci moves nicely into side control.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working. #SUB#
Demirci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hurst is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demirci has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hurst!
Hurst is desperately trying to improve his position but Demirci has a good base and remains in mount.
Demirci can't control as he wanted to and Hurst manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Demirci is trying to control. Hurst wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Demirci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hurst is looking to improve his position.
Demirci is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hurst still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hurst has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Demirci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hurst not doing much here.
Demirci is looking to control Hurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demirci avoid being mounted?
Demirci wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Demirci manages to get to full guard.
Demirci is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Hurst scoring with some ground and pound.
Hurst's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Demirci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurst passes Demirci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hurst scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Demirci looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hurst pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hurst landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hurst throws a jab when Demirci was well out of range.
Hurst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurst is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hurst lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demirci lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Hurst scores with a takedown into Demirci's guard.
Hurst is in close to Demirci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci is working from the bottom.
Hurst postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst preventing the sweep.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Demirci keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci is working from the bottom.
Hurst with a nice head shot there.
Hurst scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Demirci is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up.
Hurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hurst postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Demirci looking for a sweep. Not yet Demirci, not yet. #SUB2#
Hurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hurst tries to free his leg and advance position but Demirci is retaining full guard.
Demirci is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurst's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Demirci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Demirci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Demirci is pulling down on Hurst's head to control his posture.
Jamil Hurst has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Demirci has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurst chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#SUB#
Hurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demirci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hurst has managed to get both his arms back between Demirci's legs - danger averted.
Hurst pushes down on Demirci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Hurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurst seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.
Hurst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurst lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Demirci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurst scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Demirci misses with a straight right.
Hurst looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurst misses with an uppercut.
Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Demirci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hurst!
Hurst is not content to let Demirci control the position. #SUB#
Demirci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hurst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci has knee on belly momentarily but Hurst bucks him off and regains half guard.
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Hurst looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demirci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demirci is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Hurst is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Hurst regains full guard. Nicely done.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurst is retaining full guard.
Demirci 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.
Hurst looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurst, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hurst keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hurst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Hurst tries to move to mount but Demirci blocks the move with his legs.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci is trying to improve his position.
Demirci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee asks Hurst politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hurst prefers to stall for the moment though.
Demirci tries to improve position but can't.
Hurst lands a decent elbow from side control.
Demirci gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Demirci can't escape the position.
Hurst lands a big elbow.
Hurst landing strikes, looking to finish!
Demirci is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is having none of it.
Hurst cracks Demirci with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Hurst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurst sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci is having none of it.
Jamil Hurst is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demirci takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst tries to control but Demirci wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demirci is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamil Hurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hurst 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 108
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Holton Jr misses with a looping right.
Demirci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demirci misses the jab.
DeShaun Holton Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holton Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holton Jr misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Holton Jr. No joy for Demirci on that attempt.
Holton Jr throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holton Jr's coaches at LVPED have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Demirci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Demirci trying to control from half guard but Holton Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Demirci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Demirci is working for a submission of some sort.
Demirci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Demirci prevents Holton Jr from improving his position.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Holton Jr is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Demirci passes to full mount!
Demirci controlling from the full mount.
Demirci wants to control the pace but Holton Jr is squirming around nicely.
Holton Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Demirci is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Holton Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Demirci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T3##SUB2#
Demirci is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holton Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Demirci is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Holton Jr trying to control the hands but Demirci breaks the grip.
Well, with Demirci on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Holton Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Demirci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Holton Jr tries to roll but Demirci sticks to his back.
Demirci is riding his opponent, not letting Holton Jr buck him off. #SUB2#
Holton Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Demirci gets his way!
Holton Jr can't escape the position. #T4##SUB2#
Demirci is looking for the choke from the back position but Holton Jr is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Demirci looking for the RNC.
Holton Jr is keeping busy.
Demirci biding his time, looking for the opening.
Holton Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Demirci.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holton Jr tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Holton Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Demirci slips a straight right by Holton Jr.
Demirci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demirci connects with a jab.
Holton Jr misses the shot to the body.
Demirci throws a jab but it's blocked by Holton Jr.
Holton Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holton Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirci throws out the jab.
Holton Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holton Jr swings for the body but Demirci moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Demirci drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holton Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Holton Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demirci is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirci trying to control but Holton Jr is working from the bottom.
Holton Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Holton Jr, not yet.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but Holton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Demirci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeShaun Holton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Demirci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holton Jr is looking for a sweep.
Holton Jr stops Demirci from passing to mount.
Holton Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holton Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holton Jr being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Demirci working away.
Demirci controls the position from side control.
Holton Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Demirci is trying to control. Holton Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Demirci stalling away here and it's allowed Holton Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #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.
Demirci wants to control from the top but Holton Jr keeps moving.
Omer Demirci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holton Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demirci is controlling him.
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holton Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holton Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Demirci moves out of range as Holton Jr strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holton Jr throws a shot from downtown. Demirci moves away and avoids it.
Demirci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holton Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Some wild striking there from Holton Jr.
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demirci shoots for a takedown but Holton Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holton Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Holton Jr misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holton Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Demirci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demirci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Holton Jr throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Demirci slips under a jab from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holton Jr looks to land a left hand but Demirci moved out of range nicely.
Holton Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demirci moves out of range as Holton Jr strikes.
Demirci with the counter takedown but Holton Jr avoids it easily.
Holton Jr looks to land a right hand but Demirci moved out of range.
Demirci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Holton Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Demirci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holton Jr's guard.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but Holton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holton Jr pulls Demirci in to control the position.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but Holton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Demirci advances position into side control!
Demirci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holton Jr tries to bench press Demirci off him but Demirci keeps the position.
Holton Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holton Jr keeps working.
Holton Jr wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy. #T4#
Demirci passes the guard and advances to mount!
Holton Jr really wants to buck Demirci off and get back to his feet.
Holton Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Demirci tries to control but Holton Jr wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but DeShaun Holton Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Holton Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Demirci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holton Jr throws a big counter combination but Demirci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holton Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demirci with a poor takedown
and Holton Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holton Jr takes a swing at Demirci's ribcage but misses.
DeShaun Holton Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holton Jr on the side of the head.
Holton Jr connects with a body shot.
Holton Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demirci.#T1#
Holton Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Demirci feints the counter takedown.
Holton Jr throws a hook but Demirci avoids it easily.
Holton Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holton Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demirci lands a right hook to the body.
Demirci misses with an uppercut.
Holton Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demirci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holton Jr.
Demirci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Holton Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Demirci.
Holton Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demirci.
Demirci connects with a jab.#TD2#
Holton Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demirci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Demirci looking to sit in guard and control but Holton Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holton Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Holton Jr pushing down on Demirci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Demirci wants to improve his position but Holton Jr is controlling well.
Holton Jr controlling the pace.
Holton Jr is thwarting Demirci's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for a kimura from the bottom but Holton Jr passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirci is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Demirci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Demirci is not content to let Holton Jr control the position.
Demirci is looking to reverse the position.
Demirci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Holton Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Holton Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Holton Jr had his way with Omer Demirci in that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
That's time! Holton Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Holton Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holton Jr takes one on the button.
Holton Jr leaves Demirci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demirci.
A big left from Holton Jr misses. #T1#
Demirci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr throws a shot to the body.
Holton Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demirci.
DeShaun Holton Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.
Holton Jr looks to land a right hand but Demirci moved out of range.
Holton Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Holton Jr misses.
Holton Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.#T2#
Holton Jr misses with an uppercut.
Holton Jr slips a jab from Demirci.
Holton Jr digs a good hook to Demirci's body.
Demirci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holton Jr throws out the jab.
Holton Jr throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holton Jr looks to land a combination. Demirci sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demirci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holton Jr.#T3#
Holton Jr stuns Demirci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holton Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demirci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holton Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Demirci moves out of range easily.
Demirci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Demirci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Demirci is looking to pass Holton Jr's guard but actually Holton Jr recovers to full guard.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but Holton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holton Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Holton Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Demirci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Demirci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holton Jr defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Holton Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holton Jr 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Demirci defending well as Kiwi loads up on a big left hand.
Kiwi 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.
Demirci swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiwi.
Demirci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiwi.
Demirci swings for the body but Kiwi moves out of range.
Kiwi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A telegraphed right hand from Demirci misses the target.
Kiwi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi connects with a right hand. Demirci shakes it off.
Demirci looks to land a left hand but Kiwi moved out of range nicely.
Kiwi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirci throws out the jab.
Kiwi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kiwi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Demirci keeps the fight on the outside.
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Kiwi misses.
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiwi connects with a body shot that sends Demirci's belly button to the back.
Kiwi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiwi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiwi sprawls and moves away.
Kiwi misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Kiwi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demirci lands a body punch.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kiwi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Kiwi.
Demirci throws a looping overhand right but Kiwi ducks down to avoid it.
Demirci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiwi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demirci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiwi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demirci slips a straight right by Kiwi.
Kiwi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiwi with a nice cross.
Kiwi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiwi leaves Demirci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kiwi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demirci swings for the body but Kiwi moves out of range. #T3#
Demirci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demirci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bruce Kiwi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiwi slips under a jab.
Demirci has his takedown stuffed
and Demirci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demirci moves out of range as Kiwi strikes.
Kiwi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and Kiwi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demirci avoids the body shot from Kiwi.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiwi sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kiwi darts in and clinches Demirci up against the cage.
Demirci is working Kiwi over against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Demirci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kiwi to the mat! Kiwi manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demirci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiwi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Demirci trying to control the action but Kiwi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiwi is trying to get back to his feet.
Demirci wants to control but Kiwi is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch combination from Kiwi misses.
Kiwi throws a shot from downtown. Demirci moves away and avoids it.
Kiwi tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiwi misses the target.
Kiwi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demirci. #CL2#
Kiwi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demirci has Kiwi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiwi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kiwi lands with a light punch inside.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kiwi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi is looking to clinch but Demirci is avoiding it. #CL2#
Demirci gets tackled into the cage by Kiwi. Kiwi maintains the clinch.
Demirci blocking some punches.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Demirci. #T1#
Kiwi pushes Demirci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Demirci's efforts to push away.
Demirci has a couple of punches blocked by Kiwi.
Demirci lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Demirci cracks Kiwi with a nice body shot.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demirci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demirci is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kiwi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Demirci blocks it. #BC2#
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi moves in looking to clinch but Demirci pushes him off.
Kiwi throws a series of punches but Demirci avoids them all with ease.
Demirci misses with a wild body shot.
Kiwi tries to clinch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
Kiwi throws a head kick but Demirci moves out of range.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Demirci lands with a hook. Kiwi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Kiwi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demirci dodges the punch combination from Kiwi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Demirci.
Kiwi ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
And Kiwi responds with a good body kick, but Demirci manages to step out the way in time.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demirci throws a hook to the side of Kiwi's head but Kiwi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demirci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demirci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiwi.#T3#
Kiwi swings for the body but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiwi sprawls and moves away.
Kiwi loads up on a big right hand but Demirci slips the punch.
Demirci changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demirci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiwi throws out the jab.
Kiwi throws a looping overhand right but Demirci ducks down to avoid it.
Kiwi tries to clinch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kiwi as Demirci shoots in.
Kiwi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiwi throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Demirci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Demirci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kiwi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Demirci has Kiwi in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Demirci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiwi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Demirci looking for a guillotine here but Kiwi defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demirci 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.

Bruce Kiwi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiwi misses with a body shot. #TD#
Demirci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kiwi sprawls well initially but Demirci persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but Kiwi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demirci to get the leverage.
Demirci is keen to just control but Kiwi is a slippery customer.
Demirci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kiwi reverses the position - he's now on top in Demirci's guard. #SU2#
Kiwi stands and steps away. Demirci gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi cracks Demirci with a good jab.
Kiwi misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Kiwi clinches up against the cage.
Demirci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiwi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiwi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Kiwi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demirci swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiwi.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Kiwi is quick to defend against it.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci attempts a counter takedown but Kiwi avoids it well and moves away.
Demirci avoids the head kick by Kiwi.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into Kiwi's guard.
Kiwi keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass.
Kiwi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demirci controls the pace.
Kiwi wants to stand and escape but Demirci is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Demirci looking to sit in guard and control but Kiwi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kiwi has passed into side control.
Demirci dodges the ground and pound from Kiwi.
Demirci struggling a bit here.
Demirci is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiwi laying and praying for a moment but Demirci takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Demirci tries to roll over but Kiwi keeps him under control.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci is staying active underneath Kiwi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demirci regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kiwi.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiwi wants to get up but he can't break Demirci's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kiwi postures up. #SUB#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiwi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #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.#SUB#
Demirci pushes a forearm under Kiwi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kiwi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omer Demirci!
After winning the bout, Omer Demirci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 95
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Wilson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Demirci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demirci is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Demirci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Demirci works his foot free and advances to mount.
Demirci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Demirci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wilson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wilson and Demirci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Demirci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wilson is trying to control Demirci's posture but Demirci avoids it.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Demirci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demirci trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Demirci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Demirci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Demirci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Demirci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Demirci swings around for an armbar but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Demirci's guard.#SUB#
Demirci throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wilson escapes and throws Demirci's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Demirci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demirci is not content to let Wilson control the position. #T4#
Demirci can't do much from the bottom here.
Demirci tries to improve position but can't.
Wilson controls the position from side control.
Wilson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Demirci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Demirci wants to control but Wilson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demirci.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demirci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Nice cross by Demirci.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Demirci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demirci.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Demirci drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Demirci off! Demirci jumps back into Wilson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci is fighting to break Wilson's control of his arms but Wilson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demirci is fighting to break Wilson's control of his arms but Wilson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Demirci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Demirci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Demirci postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Demirci, into his guard. #REVB#
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Demirci looking to control.
Demirci wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Demirci has an active guard here but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Demirci is looking to improve his position.
Demirci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back.
Demirci trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Demirci tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson uses his free foot to push down on Demirci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Demirci.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Demirci wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demirci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demirci wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Demirci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demirci gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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 Omer Demirci will probably get the nod.
That's time! Demirci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Demirci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Demirci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Demirci moved out of range.
Demirci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Demirci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Demirci avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Demirci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##TD#
Wilson tries to sprawl but Demirci drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Demirci slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilson trying to hold on to Demirci's head to control him but Demirci postures up.
Wilson is doing well to control the position and prevent Demirci from advancing to side control.
Wilson 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.#SUB#
Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold.
Blade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Demirci wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Demirci is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Demirci prevents Wilson from improving his position.#SUB#
Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Demirci preventing the sweep.
Demirci wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Demirci is really struggling to control Wilson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Demirci ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Demirci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demirci shoots and misses
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Demirci moves out of range easily.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Wilson throws a hook but Demirci avoids it easily.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demirci.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Demirci lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Blade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Demirci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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 Omer Demirci.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demirci, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 85
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demirci misses the shot to the body.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when Demirci was well out of range.
Demirci was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Demirci throws a good cross that connects.
Demirci defending well as Waterfall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Demirci misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Waterfall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demirci.
Waterfall Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Demirci misses with a straight right.
Waterfall Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at Demirci's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
Demirci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Waterfall Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demirci.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Demirci throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Waterfall Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Demirci finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Demirci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demirci has passed into half guard!
Waterfall Jr is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterfall Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waterfall Jr defends it well.
Demirci is pressing down on Waterfall Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waterfall Jr is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Waterfall Jr is not content to let Demirci control the position.#SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but Waterfall Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demirci to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirci wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Waterfall Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Demirci trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Demirci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterfall Jr is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Demirci is looking to advance position but Waterfall Jr won't allow it. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterfall Jr is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Waterfall Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demirci's sensitive parts.
Demirci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waterfall Jr is fending him off so far but Demirci persists. Nope, Waterfall Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Demirci lands with a nice body punch.
Demirci takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Demirci avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range. #TD#
Demirci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Demirci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?
Demirci is trying to control. Waterfall Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Demirci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Waterfall Jr tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Demirci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Waterfall Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waterfall Jr.
Demirci pushes down on Waterfall Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waterfall Jr keeps working. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waterfall Jr is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Waterfall Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Demirci has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Demirci avoids the attempt from Waterfall Jr to control.
Waterfall Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Demirci has a good base and remains in mount.
Demirci takes Waterfall Jr's back. #SUB#
Demirci is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waterfall Jr is defending well though. Demirci let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Waterfall Jr fending off the submission attempt from Demirci. #T4##SUB#
Demirci tightening his grip on Waterfall Jr, looking for the choke.
Demirci tries to keep control of the position but Waterfall Jr is staying busy.#SUB#
Demirci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Waterfall Jr trying to control the hands but Demirci won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Waterfall Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Demirci gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Demirci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.#TD#
Demirci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waterfall Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Demirci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Waterfall Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Demirci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Waterfall Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Demirci but great work by Waterfall Jr.
Demirci looking for a sweep but Waterfall Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Demirci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waterfall Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demirci tries to hold on but Waterfall Jr pushes him away.
Demirci is looking to improve his position but Waterfall Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Waterfall Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Demirci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Waterfall Jr.
Demirci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Demirci is in no mood to give up.
Demirci is looking to improve his position but Waterfall Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Waterfall Jr throws some wild stikes that Demirci manages to avoid easily.
Demirci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Demirci tries to hold on but Waterfall Jr postures up.
Demirci is working to get back to half guard.
Demirci sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Demirci defends it well.
Waterfall Jr is trying to control. Demirci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterfall Jr pulls his head out easily.
Demirci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Waterfall Jr is working away from the top position though.
Waterfall Jr wants to pass to mount but Demirci is defending the position.
Demirci wants to improve his position but Waterfall Jr is controlling well.
Waterfall Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterfall Jr pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Waterfall Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demirci is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci is staying active underneath Waterfall Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Free Waterfall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demirci 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 74
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Holton Jr swings for the body but Demirci moves out of range.
Holton Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demirci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demirci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demirci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holton Jr moves away.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demirci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holton Jr tries to avoid it but Demirci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holton Jr to the ground. Holton Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demirci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Holton Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demirci moves away.#T1#
Holton Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Demirci throws a hook but Holton Jr avoids it easily.
Holton Jr takes a swing at Demirci's ribcage but misses.
Demirci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holton Jr.
Demirci throws a poor cross that misses
and Holton Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Demirci ducks right into an uppercut from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Demirci counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holton Jr is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Holton Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Demirci swings around for an armbar but Holton Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Demirci's guard.#SUB2#
Demirci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holton Jr defends it easily.
Demirci looking to control.
Demirci wants to sweep but no luck.
Demirci looking to control. #SUB2#
Demirci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Holton Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Holton Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holton Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Demirci has his foot on Holton Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holton Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Demirci controls Holton Jr momentarily but Holton Jr frees himself. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a triangle here but Holton Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #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.
Demirci wants to control but Holton Jr postures up.
Holton Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demirci keeps working.
Demirci wants to control but Holton Jr postures up.
Demirci is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holton Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Demirci is trying to maintain the position but Holton Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Holton Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demirci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demirci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demirci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demirci lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Holton Jr drops Demirci with a beautiful combination! Demirci stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Holton Jr is looking for the KO!
Holton Jr avoids the body shot from Demirci.
Demirci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holton Jr's 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!
Holton Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Holton Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demirci stuns Holton Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holton Jr misses with a body shot. #T1#
Demirci fails with the takedown.
Holton Jr is looking to wear down Demirci with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Demirci finds it's way through Holton Jr's defenses.
Holton Jr leaves Demirci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeShaun Holton Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.
Demirci walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up Omer Demirci's cut even more.#T2#
Holton Jr with a nice cross.#CUT#The cut above Omer Demirci's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Demirci misses with a takedown attempt
and Holton Jr counters with a left to the body.
Holton Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demirci can do to turn this around?
Demirci fails with the takedown
and Holton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#Omer Demirci's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Holton Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DeShaun Holton Jr!
DeShaun Holton Jr retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking DeShaun Holton Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 65
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Demirci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips scores with a jab. Demirci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demirci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demirci pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Demirci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demirci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Demirci trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Demirci trying to control from Phillips's half guard. Phillips has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Demirci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demirci controlling from the top position.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Demirci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Demirci trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Demirci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phillips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phillips has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Demirci is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phillips passes into side control.
Demirci is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Phillips working away.
Demirci tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position.
Demirci regains half guard.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Demirci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phillips is working away from the top position though.
Phillips seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Demirci trying to control from the bottom.
Demirci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phillips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phillips's back!
Well, with Demirci on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Phillips is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Demirci is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Demirci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Demirci tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Omer Demirci will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Demirci moved out of range nicely.
Demirci tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demirci. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demirci lands with a right hand.
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demirci missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips missing with a left hand there. Demirci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Demirci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Demirci lands in his opponent's guard.
Demirci wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phillips sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phillips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Demirci throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phillips escapes and throws Demirci's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Demirci is trying to work for a sweep but Phillips has mounted him!
Demirci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Demirci regains half guard.
Demirci is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demirci avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demirci tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Demirci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Phillips seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Demirci wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Phillips is going to stand back up.
Demirci wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Demirci is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Phillips is tapping! Great win for Demirci!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Omer Demirci!
Omer Demirci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 59
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Demirci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hurst's half guard.
Hurst tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Hurst's coaches at Gunner's School of Combat have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Demirci trying to mount his opponent but Hurst defends it.
Hurst holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hurst tries to get to full guard but Demirci has control of the leg.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Hurst is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hurst gets full guard.
Demirci slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurst doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demirci. #SUB2#
Demirci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demirci is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.
Hurst wants to get back to full guard.
Hurst trying to hold on to Demirci's head to control him but Demirci postures up.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Demirci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hurst reverses the position - he's now on top in Demirci's guard. #T3#
Demirci looking for a sweep. Not yet Demirci, not yet.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Hurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demirci wants to sweep but no luck.
Demirci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hurst controls the pace.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a triangle but Hurst pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hurst has passed into side control.
Hurst will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demirci tries to improve position but can't.
Demirci trying his best to control but Hurst has mounted him.
Hurst unloading with bombs!#CUT#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Demirci is still trying to improve 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 Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demirci misses the jab.
Demirci lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hurst is controlling Demirci's trapped leg to prevent Demirci from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Hurst is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst is trying to control but Demirci passes into side control! #T1#
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working.
Demirci controlling from side mount.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst keeping his opponent close.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Hurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurst is looking to regain half guard here but Demirci keeps moving and retains side control.
Hurst wants to control but Demirci postures up.
Demirci trying to control the action but Hurst is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Demirci tries for a kimura but Hurst is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
Omer Demirci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurst prevents Demirci from improving position.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurst darts in looking for a takedown but Demirci gets double underhooks and turns Hurst into the cage.
Demirci tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hurst manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurst connects with a jab.
Demirci connects with a crisp jab.
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt - Demirci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demirci punishes Hurst's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Demirci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurst tries for a takedown but Demirci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demirci ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Demirci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demirci takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demirci but Demirci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demirci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurst shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurst slips a jab from Demirci.
Hurst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Demirci throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst moves out of range as Demirci strikes.
Demirci lands a slapping body shot.
Hurst fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demirci on the side of the head.
Demirci slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Demirci coming out on top.#TD2#
Demirci gets a takedown into half guard.
Demirci trying to advance position but Hurst counters by regaining guard.
Hurst working a defensive guard but Demirci passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurst defends it well. #T1#
Hurst wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hurst actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Demirci is just content to waste time from the top position. Hurst takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Demirci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurst is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hurst keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Hurst is controlling Demirci's posture.#SUB#
Hurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demirci trying to control but Hurst is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurst swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demirci throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hurst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Demirci has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hurst escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hurst!
Demirci gets back to half guard.
Hurst trying to mount his opponent but Demirci defends it.
Demirci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hurst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurst stands and throws Demirci's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omer Demirci.
Well Demirci 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Demirci!
Our winner, Omer Demirci, 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: ENIGMA 50
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Bastiat lands a right hook to the body.
Bastiat throws a hook but Demirci blocks it.#TD2#
Demirci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bastiat is trying to defend but Demirci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bastiat wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastiat wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bastiat defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Bastiat is defending well. #T1#
Bastiat has his hands clasped together around Demirci's back. He's all about the action.
Demirci prevents Bastiat from improving his position.
Demirci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastiat trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Bastiat is positioning himself well to prevent Demirci advancing to mount.
Demirci prevents Bastiat from improving his position.
Bastiat is trying to maintain the position but Demirci is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bastiat is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Bastiat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Demirci passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Demirci goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bastiat turns into him and now he's in Demirci's guard.
Demirci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Demirci preventing the sweep.
Demirci looking to pass the guard.
Bastiat trying to control the position.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Demirci looking to sit in guard and control but Bastiat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bastiat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demirci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastiat has managed to get both his arms back between Demirci's legs - danger averted.
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Demirci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat stopping the sweep attempt from Demirci.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demirci.
Bastiat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bastiat throws out a loose jab but Demirci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastiat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bastiat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demirci misses with a right hand
enabling Bastiat to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastiat seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Demirci misses the target.
Demirci throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demirci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastiat.
Bastiat misses with a takedown attempt - Demirci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat moves away from the strike by Demirci.
Bastiat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demirci sprawls and moves away.
Demirci jabs Bastiat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bastiat slips under a jab from Demirci.
Bastiat throws a body shot but no joy.
Demirci throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bastiat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demirci on the ground.#T1#
Bastiat is working Demirci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bastiat pushes down on Demirci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Demirci wants to get back to full guard.
Demirci moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Demirci blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastiat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Demirci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastiat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bastiat throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Demirci's body to avoid the submission. Demirci has instead reached around Bastiat's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Demirci arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Omer Demirci!
A very excited looking Omer Demirci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
Demirci fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Demirci shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoejlund manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoejlund keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass.
Hoejlund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Demirci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Demirci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Demirci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoejlund is trying to get back to his feet.
Hoejlund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demirci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demirci advances to mount. #T1#
Demirci controlling from the full mount.
Demirci'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Demirci looking to secure an arm triangle but Hoejlund defends it well.
Demirci controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Demirci working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Hoejlund is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Demirci locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hoejlund is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omer Demirci!
Our winner, Omer Demirci, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Demirci or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
We've been informed that Smith 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.#TD#
Demirci shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Demirci is having none of it.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Demirci won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Demirci stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Demirci passes into half guard.
Demirci controlling the action here.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Demirci controlling the action here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demirci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Demirci controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demirci wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Demirci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Demirci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Demirci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Demirci in particular looking to stall.
Smith wants to control but Demirci passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Demirci swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Demirci's guard.#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Demirci.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Demirci is proving hard to escape from.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Demirci blocks nicely.
Demirci controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Demirci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Demirci keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Demirci.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Demirci shows good takedown defense.
Demirci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Omer Demirci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Smith.
Demirci loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.#TD#
Demirci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Demirci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Demirci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Demirci pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Demirci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demirci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demirci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith has given up his back here. Will Demirci look for the submission or keep pounding away?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Demirci is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smith is trying to break free. #SUB#
Demirci working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Smith is trying to defend against the choke here but Demirci has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Demirci Tightens the hold and Smith taps out furiously! Demirci displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Omer Demirci!
A victorious Omer Demirci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 A
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Demirci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeMarcus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demirci scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeMarcus Meridius in his tracks. #TD2#
Demirci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeMarcus Meridius quickly recovers to half guard.
Demirci is looking to advance position but DeMarcus Meridius won't allow it.
Demirci is thwarting DeMarcus Meridius's attempts to control the position.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but DeMarcus Meridius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeMarcus Meridius is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Demirci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Demirci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeMarcus Meridius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Demirci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demirci is trying to control. DeMarcus Meridius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMarcus Meridius defends it well.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Demirci trying to control the action but DeMarcus Meridius is working from the bottom.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMarcus Meridius defends it well. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
DeMarcus Meridius wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Demirci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting DeMarcus Meridius counter with a right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Demirci.
Demirci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omer Demirci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demirci shoots and misses
and DeMarcus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demirci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.
Demirci misses with a hook.
Donk. Demirci catches DeMarcus Meridius right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demirci.#T4#
Demirci walks into a jab.
DeMarcus Meridius looks to land a right hand but Demirci moved out of range.
Demirci shoots in for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius shows good takedown defense.
A counter left hand to the body from DeMarcus Meridius misses its target.
Demirci tries for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius circles away easily
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Demirci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demirci misses with a jab to the body
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body shot.
Demirci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demirci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeMarcus Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Demirci.
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeMarcus Meridius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeMarcus Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a looping right.
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 Maximus DeMarcus Meridius 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#
Demirci misses the body punch
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeMarcus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
A little feinted left hand from DeMarcus Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeMarcus Meridius is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeMarcus Meridius. Demirci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demirci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demirci moves away from the strike by DeMarcus Meridius.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and DeMarcus Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirci shoots and misses
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Demirci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeMarcus Meridius's guard.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demirci looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demirci is aware though and is defending well.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
DeMarcus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a triangle but Demirci pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeMarcus Meridius trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Demirci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Demirci tries for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius circles away easily
and DeMarcus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.#T2##TD2#
Demirci gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura here.
DeMarcus Meridius moves into full guard.
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeMarcus Meridius swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demirci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
DeMarcus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demirci is aware though and is defending well.
Demirci looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Demirci got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarcus Meridius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demirci has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarcus Meridius's legs - danger averted.
DeMarcus Meridius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Demirci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeMarcus Meridius keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius has his foot on Demirci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demirci works his way back into a safe position though.
Omer Demirci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demirci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius has his foot on Demirci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demirci works his way back into a safe position though.
Demirci forces his way into half guard.
Demirci is trying to control. DeMarcus Meridius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Demirci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but DeMarcus Meridius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demirci to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Omer Demirci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Demirci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook.
Demirci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeMarcus Meridius.
Demirci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demirci throws an off balance right hand
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Demirci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeMarcus Meridius.
Demirci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demirci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeMarcus Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirci closes the distance and clinches up with DeMarcus Meridius, looking for a takedown. Demirci pushes DeMarcus Meridius against the cage but DeMarcus Meridius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from DeMarcus Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
and DeMarcus Meridius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demirci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demirci throws a poor cross that misses
letting DeMarcus Meridius counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demirci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.#T1#
DeMarcus Meridius misses the shot to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius stuffs the takedown attempt from Demirci. Demirci gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from DeMarcus Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeMarcus Meridius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Demirci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeMarcus Meridius.#TD2#
DeMarcus Meridius gets caught flat footed, as Demirci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeMarcus Meridius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeMarcus Meridius keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass.
Demirci is pushing down on DeMarcus Meridius's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeMarcus Meridius is fighting to maintain full guard but Demirci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Demirci is thwarting DeMarcus Meridius's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Demirci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
DeMarcus Meridius trying to control from the bottom.
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci is looking to advance position but DeMarcus Meridius won't allow it. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but DeMarcus Meridius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeMarcus Meridius wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeMarcus Meridius is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeMarcus Meridius slaps away a takedown attempt from Demirci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Demirci misses with a right hand
and Demirci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demirci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demirci thinking.
Demirci throws a jab when DeMarcus Meridius was well out of range.
Demirci throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demirci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Demirci throws a hook but DeMarcus Meridius avoids it easily.
Demirci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeMarcus Meridius slips under a jab.
DeMarcus Meridius works Demirci's body with a nice hook.
Demirci has his takedown stuffed
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demirci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeMarcus Meridius's waist but DeMarcus Meridius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demirci off to one side.
Demirci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Demirci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeMarcus Meridius connects with a right hand. Demirci shakes it off.
DeMarcus Meridius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeMarcus Meridius cracks Demirci with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demirci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demirci can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by DeMarcus Meridius. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeMarcus Meridius 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Widenose clinches.
Demirci misses with a body punch.
Demirci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demirci goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Widenose has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Demirci is trying to keep an underhook but Widenose manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Demirci trying to hold on to Widenose's head to control him but Widenose postures up.
Demirci is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Widenose is staying active.
Widenose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Demirci is looking to control Widenose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demirci avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci wants to get back to full guard but Widenose has passed into side control.#T1#
Demirci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Widenose tries for a kimura but Demirci is defending well.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Demirci isn't going anywhere.
Demirci is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Demirci gets back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Demirci with the active half guard here but Widenose passes nicely into side control.
Demirci tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Widenose presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Demirci is looking to get to half guard.
Widenose punishing his opponent with strikes.
Demirci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demirci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Demirci has a hand on Widenose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Widenose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Demirci is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Demirci enables Widenose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demirci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demirci is on top in guard. #REVB#
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demirci can do to turn this around?
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widenose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Widenose wants to hit a sweep here but Demirci passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Widenose there!
Widenose tries to hold on but Demirci postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci looking to control but Widenose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demirci is looking to take Widenose's back but instead Widenose gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Widenose misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Widenose is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Widenose trying to control from the bottom.
Widenose is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Demirci works his way into side control.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Demirci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Demirci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demirci trying to control the action but Widenose is working from the bottom. #T3#
Widenose struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Demirci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demirci has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Widenose!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demirci takes Widenose's back.
I would not like to be Widenose right now. #SUB2#
Demirci tightening his grip on Widenose, looking for the choke.
Widenose is keeping busy.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Widenose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci 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#
Demirci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
A little jabbing left from Demirci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Widenose instigates a clinch.
Widenose blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Widenose gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Demirci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Widenose trying to control but Demirci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Demirci's head.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demirci is on top in guard. #REVB#
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Widenose has his foot on Demirci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demirci works his way back into a safe position though.
Demirci wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving.
Demirci is pushing down on Widenose's leg trying to pass to half guard. Widenose is fighting to maintain full guard but Demirci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well. #SUB2#
Demirci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Widenose sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Demirci is looking to stall here but Widenose recovers full guard.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Widenose is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Demirci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Widenose dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Widenose has passed into side control.
Demirci is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Demirci keeps trying to improve his position.
Demirci looks to move to half guard but instead Widenose has passed into mount! Damn!
Demirci can't escape the position.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.#T4#
Widenose scoring with strikes but Demirci is staying in there.
Demirci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Widenose looking to finish Demirci with some ground and pound. This is bad for Demirci!
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.
Demirci is trying desperately to improve position.
Widenose lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose dominating with strikes here.
Demirci can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Widenose 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 B
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Hoffa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demirci closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffa, looking for a takedown. Demirci pushes Hoffa against the cage but Hoffa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Hoffa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hoffa trying to move into half guard but instead Demirci has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Demirci 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.
Hoffa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoffa holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Demirci has gone for a leg lock! Hoffa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Demirci's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci wants to control the position but Hoffa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Hoffa controlling the action here.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Hoffa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demirci is in trouble now - Hoffa has advanced to mount!
Demirci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hoffa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hoffa prevents Demirci from getting the reversal.
Hoffa looking to control but Demirci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demirci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Hoffa controlling the position.
Demirci preventing the sweep.
Hoffa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoffa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hoffa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Demirci working for a triangle but Hoffa defends it easily.
Hoffa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Hoffa trying to control from Demirci's half guard. Demirci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hoffa looking to sit in guard and control but Demirci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hoffa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoffa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hoffa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoffa keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass.
Hoffa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Demirci content to stall in guard here.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Hoffa is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hoffa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hoffa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoffa lands in his opponent's guard.
Hoffa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Demirci is looking for a triangle but Hoffa pushes his legs off easily.
Hoffa trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffa is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci keeping full guard, as Hoffa tries to pass. #T1#
Hoffa passes Demirci's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demirci trying to control but Hoffa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoffa pulls his head out easily.
Hoffa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoffa passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Hoffa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demirci is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hoffa wants to finish this one by submission but Demirci is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hoffa.
Demirci wants to control but Hoffa is having none of it.
Hoffa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demirci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Hoffa wants to control the pace but Demirci is squirming around nicely.
Demirci tries to reverse the position but Hoffa maintains control.
Hoffa avoids the attempt from Demirci to control.
Demirci is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoffa has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoffa fails to move to back control.
Demirci is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Hoffa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Demirci can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Al Hoffa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Demirci can't escape the position.
Hoffa trying to control but Demirci is having none of it.
Demirci wants to hold on but Hoffa pushes him away.
Hoffa prevents Demirci from getting the reversal.
Demirci is working hard here to advance position.
Demirci sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Demirci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hoffa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hoffa dives in and scores a takedown into Demirci's guard.
Hoffa wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving. #SUB#
Demirci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoffa defends it easily.#SUB#
Demirci has his feet on Hoffa's thighs here. He's pushed Hoffa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hoffa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omer Demirci!
Omer Demirci thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Demirci.
Cosce throws out a counter right but Demirci avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Cosce pushes Demirci up against the cage in a clinch.
Cosce misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Demirci is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cosce can't fight it off and eventually Demirci manages to take the fight to the floor. Cosce looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Demirci passes Cosce's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cosce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demirci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cosce looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Demirci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Cosce is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Demirci wants to control but Cosce is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but Cosce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demirci to get the leverage. #SUB#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demirci stops Cosce from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cosce defends it well.
Cosce is trying to stand back up but Demirci is controlling him
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Demirci seems to be working for a kimura but Cosce defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Cosce is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Demirci is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cosce is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Omer Demirci!
Omer Demirci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Demirci misses with a hook
and Quaach counters with a left to the body.
Quaach misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quaach won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Demirci takes a little break here. Quaach wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Demirci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demirci is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Quaach will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Demirci tries to move to mount but Quaach blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quaach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Demirci has hold of Quaach's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Quaach seems comfortable defending it but Demirci has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Quaach is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Quaach is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Demirci couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Omer Demirci!
Omer Demirci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
Alexander misses the jab.#TD#
Alexander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demirci's guard.
Demirci has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexander trying to move into half guard but instead Demirci has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Demirci trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Demirci drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Demirci off! Demirci jumps back into Alexander's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to improve his position but instead Demirci has moved into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Demirci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working. #SUB2#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
Demirci is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Alexander trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Alexander is controlling Demirci's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alexander is not content to let Demirci control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander 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.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
Demirci trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Alexander gets caught napping as Demirci dives in and scores a takedown. Alexander manages to retain guard.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Demirci passes into half guard. #REVR#
Alexander trying to control but Demirci postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Demirci is pressing down on Alexander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexander is holding on for now.
Alexander is trying to stand. #T4#
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
Demirci is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Alexander preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Demirci wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it. #SUB#
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demirci.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Omer Demirci will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Demirci manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Demirci's temple.
Demirci won't allow Alexander to pass to mount.
Alexander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Demirci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexander is working away from the top position though.
Alexander scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gretchen Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirci has hold of Alexander's hands but Alexander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Demirci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Demirci defending well.
Alexander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexander takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demirci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexander in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demirci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
Demirci manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Demirci looking for a triangle here. Alexander is fighting it but it looks tight! Demirci pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alexander is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Omer Demirci!

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Demirci enables Widenose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demirci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Demirci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Demirci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Demirci working for a triangle but Widenose defends it easily. #SUB#
Demirci working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Widenose has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Widenose stalling. #T1#
Demirci is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Demirci is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Demirci has his foot on Widenose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widenose works his way back into a safe position though.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widenose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Demirci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Widenose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demirci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Widenose avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demirci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Demirci's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Demirci looking for subs off his back but Widenose has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Widenose is controlling the pace.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Demirci defends it.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy. #SUB#
Demirci looking for subs from the bottom but Widenose mounts him!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Demirci has given up his back here.
Demirci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Demirci is squirming around, avoiding Widenose's attempts to control the action.
Demirci is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Demirci tries to improve his position but Widenose has taken his back! Widenose has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Demirci tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Widenose pushes Demirci away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, 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: CWT-Program NY
Date: Jan 21, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Demirci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
Demirci throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James is pressing down on Demirci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James working a defensive guard here.
Demirci wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Demirci stops James from standing up.
James keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James wants to improve his position but instead Demirci has moved into half guard.
Demirci wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demirci.
Demirci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demirci is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Demirci stops James from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Demirci has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omer Demirci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demirci 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Demirci!

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