Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Dragneel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Graves takes a step back to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Graves only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Dragneel misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Dragneel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graves is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel misses with a kick to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves with the counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Graves tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragneel is wise to it.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragneel lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.#T2#
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
Dragneel lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragneel lands with a right hand.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Dragneel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Graves avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Crunch! Dragneel slams his shin into Graves's torso.
Dragneel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dragneel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragneel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Graves with the counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves'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#
Graves is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Dragneel lands but Graves takes it in his stride.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graves.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves tries to land a front kick but Dragneel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Graves might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dragneel has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dragneel thinking.
Graves misses with a low kick.#T1#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the temple. Graves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Dragneel cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that misses.
Graves is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
Graves throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dragneel swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel throws a push kick but Graves slaps the foot to one side.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range. #T3#
Dragneel 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.
Graves avoids a kick to the body.
Dragneel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Graves.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragneel lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Graves shapes to counter with a head kick.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graves tries to work over Dragneel's front leg with a kick but Dragneel checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Graves throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves blocks a jab.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Dragneel misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel misses with a kick to the body
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves 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 Dragneel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragneel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel counters with an outside leg kick.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graves just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Graves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragneel is able to avoid easily.
Dragneel connects with a body shot.#T2#
A big left from Dragneel misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Dragneel throws a wild body kick that Graves sees coming a mile off.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves with a nice cross.
Dragneel jabs at Graves's body.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Graves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dragneel's guard.

Dragneel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Graves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Graves.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Dragneel slowing the pace effectively.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Dragneel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.

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 Natsu Dragneel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dragneel, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
A very excited looking Natsu Dragneel 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 297 Walton vs Temidare
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Dragneel swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry counters with a body kick.
Barrengarry moves forwards but Dragneel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Dragneel avoids a kick to the body.
Barrengarry 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.
The fighters circling - Barrengarry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Barrengarry
and Dragneel counters with a left and a right that stings Barrengarry.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragneel to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dragneel works Barrengarry's body with a nice hook.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrengarry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Dragneel fakes the leg kick and cracks Barrengarry in the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Dragneel blocks a head kick by Barrengarry. #T1#
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dragneel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrengarry throws a big counter head kick but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrengarry moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrengarry! But no joy.
Dragneel jabs Barrengarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dragneel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Barrengarry lands.
Barrengarry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrengarry.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrengarry was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Barrengarry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
Dragneel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Dragneel throws a right and a left that Barrengarry avoids nicely.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Dragneel throws a right hand that Barrengarry ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrengarry also avoids with ease.
Dragneel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarrengarry.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrengarry scores with a jab. Dragneel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
It looked like Dragneel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barrengarry throws a push kick but Dragneel slaps the foot to one side.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Dragneel's legs.
Barrengarry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Barrengarry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Barrengarry follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel is looking to wear down Barrengarry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrengarry.
Barrengarry connects with an inside leg kick.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Barrengarry was not able to check.
Dragneel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Barrengarry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrengarry! But no joy.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Barrengarry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Barrengarry lands with an overhand left.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A solid body kick from Dragneel.
Barrengarry jabs Dragneel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dragneel throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrengarry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrengarry can do to turn this around?
Barrengarry moves out of range of the body kick from Dragneel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry misses with a straight right.
Dragneel lunges at Barrengarry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrengarry's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Barrengarry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Barrengarry scores with the left hand. Dragneel knows he should have avoided that one.
Barrengarry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Barrengarry moves out of range easily.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barrengarry might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dragneel has got the better of the exchanges.
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
Dragneel is looking to clinch but Barrengarry is avoiding it.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry flicks out a counter leg kick but Dragneel steps away.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Barrengarry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Dragneel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrengarry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Barrengarry looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Barrengarry.
Jab by Barrengarry.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrengarry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Dragneel catches Barrengarry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barrengarry lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Dragneel needs to keep his hands up - Barrengarry had a free shot at his head there.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Barrengarry moves out of range easily. #T3#
Crunch! Dragneel slams his shin into Barrengarry's torso.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a jab to the nose.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barrengarry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dragneel thuds his right hand into Barrengarry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Barrengarry, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.#T4#
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrengarry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Barrengarry is rocked!
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 Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dragneel scores with a kick to the body.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barrengarry throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Dragneel does no damage.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel misses with the combination.
Dragneel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dragneel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrengarry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barrengarry scores with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Dragneel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrengarry on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrengarry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dragneel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barrengarrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barrengarry throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Barrengarry.
Dragneel scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Logan Barrengarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrengarry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barrengarry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrengarry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragneel's sensitive parts.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Barrengarry throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrengarry.
A low kick lands for Barrengarry.
Dragneel lands with a right hand.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragneel 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 Barrengarry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrengarry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragneel connects with a single shot there.
Dragneel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Barrengarry avoids them all with ease.
Dragneel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Dragneel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrengarry finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragneel's head.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel is looking to clinch but Barrengarry is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrengarry misses.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrengarry misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
A very excited looking Natsu Dragneel 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 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morrison moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Morrison gets a takedown into half guard.
Dragneel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel is not going to allow Morrison to sit and survive in this position.
Morrison is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dragneel punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dragneel trying to control momentarily.
Dragneel throwing sloppy strikes. #T1#
Morrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 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.
Morrison tries to lock up and control but Dragneel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dragneel.
Dragneel unloads with some shots from mount but Morrison bucks and avoids them well.
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound.
Morrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragneel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Dragneel looking to finish with strikes here!
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison regains half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Dragneel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
Dragneel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morrison.
Dragneel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrison preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dragneel misses with a head shot. Morrison uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dragneel throws a big right hand that misses.
Dragneel tries to stand but Morrison is controlling from the bottom.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dragneel is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Morrison lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morrison slips under a jab.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Dragneel counters with a single leg into guard. Morrison didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard. #REVR#
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Natsu Dragneel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dragneel wants to stand but Morrison is controlling the position.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Dragneel has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Dragneel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morrison is controlling him.
Morrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dragneel wants to stand up but Morrison is controlling him.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Morrison wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Dragneel wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Dragneel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. #REVB#
Dragneel stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Dragneel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison is trying to keep Dragneel in close.
Morrison managing to control the position.
Dragneel throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragneel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dragneel won't allow Morrison to sweep him here. #T3#
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragneel wants to stand but Morrison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragneel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Dragneel walks into a left hand.
Frank Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Morrison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morrison works over Dragneel with some ground and pound from guard.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Dragneel wants to stand up but Morrison is controlling him.
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 Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Dragneel with the inside leg kick.
Dragneel swinging wildly here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Morrison with a nice cross.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Dragneel landing small, sideways elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison is nestled in close to Dragneel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dragneel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morrison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison winds up and cracks Dragneel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet.
Dragneel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Dragneel's temple.
Dragneel is trying to stand back up but Morrison is controlling him
Dragneel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dragneel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Morrison managing to control the position.
Dragneel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Morrison wants to sweep here but Dragneel controlling him for the moment.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Dragneel stands and steps away. Morrison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Dragneel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Morrison misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Morrison drives through with a takedown into Dragneel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Dragneel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morrison presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Morrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragneel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Frank Morrison did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Morrison.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison scores with a hook.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target. #TD#
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragneel's guard.
Dragneel trying to strike off his back.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison stops Dragneel from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##ES2#
Dragneel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Dragneel takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragneel scores with a leg kick.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Morrison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Dragneel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrison with a body shot.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Dragneel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison. #T3#
Dragneel tries to work over Morrison's front leg with a kick but Morrison checks it.
Dragneel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragneel.
Morrison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragneel counters with a two punch combo.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragneel has time to react.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel. #T4#
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Morrison throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morrison working the head and body with strikes.
Morrison working over Dragneel with some ground and pound. Dragneel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dragneel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dragneel.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Dragneel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Dragneel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Dragneel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dragneel ducks right into an uppercut from Morrison.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragneel lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased. #T2#
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Morrison lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragneel throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragneel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Morrison scores with a jab. Dragneel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
A head kick from Dragneel lands but Morrison takes it in his stride.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dragneel tries to counter it with a takedown but Morrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dragneel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison throws a series of strikes that have Dragneel backpedaling.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragneel should have avoided that one.
Morrison moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Dragneel throws a series of strikes that have Morrison backpedaling.
Morrison scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrison throws a right hand that Dragneel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragneel also avoids with ease.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragneel. That snapped Morrison's head back.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison lands with a cross.
Morrison takes one to the chin there.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Natsu Dragneel.
I think Morrison 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Doomsday slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Doomsday slips a jab from Dragneel.
Doomsday lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Doomsday 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.
Dragneel throws a leg kick #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a single leg into guard. Dragneel didn't expect that.
Doomsday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dragneel wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling him.
Dragneel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doomsday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Doomsday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doomsday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dragneel wants to stand and escape but Doomsday is having none of it.
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dragneel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
Dragneel looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dragneel tried to score with a low kick but Doomsday checks it.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Doomsday checks a leg kick.
Doomsday scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doomsday.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomsday takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragneel throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dragneel! #SUB#
Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Dragneel is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel can't do much from the bottom here.
Doomsday has control of an arm but Dragneel manages to advance to Doomsday's back!
Dragneel has the hooks in. Doomsday is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Dragneel throwing sloppy strikes.
Dragneel struggling to land strikes to the head as Doomsday covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragneel struggling to land strikes to the head as Doomsday covers up.
Dragneel scores with punches and elbows.
Dragneel missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Dragneel manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dragneel is striking from the back but Doomsday escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Dragneel is looking to advance position but Doomsday won't allow it.
Dragneel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Doomsday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dragneel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dragneel's back!
Dragneel wants to escape the position.
Dragneel is trying to get back to his feet but Doomsday has full control of the position and if anything, Dragneel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Doomsday is working the ground and pound. Can Dragneel escape?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dragneel is in bad spot here.
Doomsday is punishing Dragneel with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Doomsday's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Doomsday lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dragneel hold on?!
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 Kronos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Doomsday tries for a takedown but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomsday connects with a body shot.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Doomsday.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doomsday's head backwards.
A head kick from Dragneel lands but Doomsday takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Doomsday's legs.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dragneel sprawls and moves away.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Doomsday checks it.
Dragneel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doomsday throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a single leg into guard. Dragneel didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
Doomsday postures up and lands a big shot to Dragneel's brow.
Doomsday prevents Dragneel from getting back to his feet.
Dragneel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dragneel looking to control. #ES2#
Dragneel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but Dragneel won't allow it.
Dragneel misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
A nice left hand lands by Dragneel. #BC2#
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
Dragneel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dragneel!
Dragneel tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel tries to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.
Dragneel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Doomsday landing shots from mount.
Doomsday with the ground and pound from mount.
Dragneel is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Doomsday looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dragneel wants to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
Dragneel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Dragneel. #TD#
Doomsday shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doomsday showed some decent athleticism there.

Dragneel kicks Doomsday off and gets back to his feet.
Dragneel misses with a double jab #TD#
so Doomsday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragneel is keeping the position for now.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Doomsday stops Dragneel from standing up.
Doomsday stands up over Dragneel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##ES2#
Dragneel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
Dragneel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Doomsday is out of range.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dragneel sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Doomsday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel misses with a low kick as Doomsday jumps back.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel tries to score with a low kick but Doomsday moves his leg out of the way.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel misses with a series of wild punches.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomsday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dragneel with a jab.
Dragneel feints and then cracks Doomsday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doomsday down. #T3#
Nice jab there from Doomsday.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragneel tries to sprawl out of it but Doomsday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dragneel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragneel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Doomsday checks it #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragneel tries to escape but Doomsday is in control.
Dragneel is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
Kronos Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doomsday prevents Dragneel from escaping the position.#T4#
Dragneel looking for a sweep but Doomsday has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Doomsday landing strikes from the mount and Dragneel is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dragneel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doomsday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Doomsday dominating with strikes here.
Dragneel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Doomsday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dragneel is looking to escape.
Dragneel is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Natsu Dragneel.
I think Dragneel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Queen shoots in but Dragneel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
We've been informed that Queen 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.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it.
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen lunges at Dragneel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragneel's hand. #T1#
Dragneel tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen throws a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Queen with a nice calf kick.
Queen throws out a leg kick but Dragneel moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Queen 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.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragneel. That did some damage!
Dragneel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Queen connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Queen tries to move into range but Dragneel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Queen. #T2#
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragneel scores with a four punch combination!
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Queen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragneel.
Queen shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragneel sprawls well. He's pushed Queen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragneel moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel tried to counter with a leg kick but Queen avoided it.#T3#
That kick from Queen tenderised Dragneel's leg. Dragneel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Queen.
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel cracks Queen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Queen scores with a takedown into Dragneel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dragneel wants to stand but Queen is controlling the position. #T4#
Dragneel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Queen won't allow Dragneel to get back to his feet.
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragneel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dragneel wants to stand and escape but Queen is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Queen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dragneel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Queen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Queen wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Dragneel finds it's target.
Dragneel takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Queen slips a straight right by Dragneel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Queen throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Dragneel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragneel lunges at Queen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Queen's hand.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Queen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragneel on the side of the head.
Dragneel scores with a body shot.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
Dragneel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Queen - that will leave a mark!
Dragneel lands with a slapping head kick.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Queen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Dragneel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Queen is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
Queen throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Queen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Queen lands with an overhand left.
Queen avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Queen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Dragneel misses its target.
Dragneel misses with a hook.#T4#
Queen connects with a leg kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dragneel. #TD2#
Queen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragneel can't do much from the bottom here.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Dragneel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Queen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Queen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Queen.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Queen throws a counter combo.
Queen scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen throws the kick towards the body but Dragneel avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Queen. Dragneel shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Queen 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 Dragneel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragneel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragneel is looking for a counter combo.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragneel. That did some damage!
Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Dragneel defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragneel is wise to it.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel connects with a solid leg kick.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dragneel. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel works over Queen's head and body with a nice combination.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Queen avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Dragneel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Dragneel catches Queen right on the button with a cross.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Queen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel. #T3#
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel connects with a crisp jab.
Dragneel thuds his right hand into Queen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragneel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragneel thuds a left hand into Queen's body.
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
A nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Queen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a jab.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Queen is rocked!
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Dragneel.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel drops Queen with a big left hand! Queen is injured, injured bad! Dragneel jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison misses with a body punch
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that Morrison avoids nicely.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Dragneel misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Morrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dragneel tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Morrison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragneel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dragneel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morrison landing a few strikes.
Dragneel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Dragneel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dragneel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dragneel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dragneel tries to improve position but can't.
Dragneel trying to remain calm as Morrison controls from the top position.
Morrison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dragneel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dragneel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morrison working the ground and pound from side control.
Morrison scores with punches from side control.
Morrison lands an elbow.
Morrison lands some shots froms side control.
Dragneel is not content to let Morrison control the position. #T3#
Morrison grinds an elbow into Dragneel's temple.
Morrison lands a nice forearm strike.
Morrison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morrison takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Dragneel to pass into mount.
Morrison putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morrison cracks Dragneel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morrison punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morrison lands a heavy elbow.
Dragneel wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Dragneel is trying to stand.
Dragneel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Morrison breaks from Dragneel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dragneel regains half guard.
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet.
Morrison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
Morrison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison working over Dragneel with some ground and pound. Dragneel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dragneel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morrison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morrison lands strikes from half guard.
Morrison lands strikes from half guard.
Morrison controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morrison lands an overhand right.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison 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.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel throws out a powerful jab.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragneel clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Dragneel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel misses with a hook
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison scores with the left hand. Dragneel knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dragneel's guard.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragneel has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Dragneel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dragneel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Dragneel controlling him for the moment.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragneel's guard. #REVB##T3#
Dragneel trying to strike off his back.
Dragneel striking off his back but it's not causing Morrison any problems.
Dragneel tries to strike from the bottom.
Morrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison won't allow Dragneel to get back to his feet.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
Dragneel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Dragneel throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.#T4#
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragneel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Dragneel cracks Morrison with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Dragneel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragneel.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Morrison moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Morrison punishes Dragneel's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Morrison drives through with a takedown into Dragneel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Morrison lands a head shot.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Morrison with a nice cross.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel misses with a looping right.#T1#
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Morrison didn't see that one coming.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison jabs at Dragneel's body.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Dragneel with a jab.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Morrison clobbers Dragneel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragneel scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morrison just manages to avoid it.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a left and a right that stings Morrison.
Dragneel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Morrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragneel slips a jab and a cross from Morrison.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragneel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Dragneel staying out of range there.#T3#
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dragneel 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. #CL#
Dragneel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dragneel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Dragneel throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses. #T4#
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Morrison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morrison controlling from the top position.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Morrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragneel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison has managed to get both his arms back between Dragneel's legs - danger averted.
Morrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrison trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.

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 Natsu Dragneel.
I think Morrison 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
A very excited looking Frank Morrison 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 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valentine misses with a left hand
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Valentine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dragneel feints a jab promting Valentine to slip. Dragneel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valentine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Valentine shoots in and gets a takedown into Dragneel's guard.
Dragneel trying to strike off his back.
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet but Valentine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dragneel trying to control the position here. #T2#
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Dragneel blocks nicely.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine passes Dragneel's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dragneel defends it well. #ES#
Dragneel kicks Valentine off and gets back to his feet.
Dragneel connects with the punch.
Dragneel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Valentine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragneel, as that shot connected.
Dragneel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dragneel throws a solid leg kick but Valentine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragneel sprawls well. Dragneel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valentine!
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragneel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Dragneel catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Dragneel sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragneel on the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Dragneel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel 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#
Dragneel lands the left hand.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragneel cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Dragneel circles away.
Dragneel scores with a nice strike.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab. #CL2#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Dragneel against the cage.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dragneel just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel is trying to break the clinch but Valentine is controlling him.#BC#
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel with the inside leg kick.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Valentine avoids it.
Valentine moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Valentine gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine. #BC#
Dragneel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine throws a right hand that Dragneel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragneel also avoids with ease.
Dragneel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine throws a big counter head kick but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Good exchange - Dragneel coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
Valentine wants to counter the offense by Dragneel and move into the clinch position.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Valentine misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel 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#
Valentine thows a leg kick but Dragneel checks it
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Donk. Valentine catches Dragneel right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to clinch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a counter combo.
Dragneel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valentine under the eye.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Dragneel steps away.
A head kick by Valentine misses
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Dragneel rushes Valentine with punches - Valentine moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Valentine goes down! Dragneel follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
A relieved looking Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws a right and a left that Dragneel avoids nicely.
Dragneel blocks the body kick.
Dragneel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith throws a head kick but Dragneel moves out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragneel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragneel lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel connects with a solid leg kick.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith thuds his right hand into Dragneel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Dragneel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dragneel lands an overhand right.
Dragneel misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith takes one on the button.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dragneel duly obliges. #T3#
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Dragneel keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Dragneel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragneel is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Dragneel lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Dragneel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Agent Smith has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel cracks Smith on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smith falls backwards against the cage. Dragneel follows up with more strikes that drop Smith to his knees. Dragneel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smith! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
A victorious Natsu Dragneel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Agent Smith had this to say: 'Damn'.

Event: RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel stuffs the takedown.
Honorio fails with a takedown attempt.
Honorio throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Honorio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Honorio moves away and avoids it.
Honorio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Honorio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet.
Dragneel is looking for a sweep.
Dragneel is trying to buck Honorio off.#SUB2#
Honorio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dragneel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Honorio's guard! Nice work there by Dragneel! #T1##SUB2#
Dragneel throws a sloppy strike and Honorio has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dragneel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Honorio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinicius Honorio!
Vinicius Honorio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Ghetea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetea 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.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Dragneel blocks a leg kick.
Ghetea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghetea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Ghetea misses its intended target.
Dragneel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Ghetea avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Ghetea.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Ghetea misses with a left hand
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghetea throws a shot to the body.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ghetea lands an overhand right.#T1#
Ghetea blocks a low kick nicely.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ghetea sizes up Dragneel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghetea misses with a wild combination.
Ghetea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghetea wants to counter with a clinch but Dragneel pushes him away.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragneel tries a low kick but Ghetea avoids it.
Ghetea connects with a right hand. Dragneel shakes it off.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ghetea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghetea can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
A low kick from Ghetea misses
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel misses the jab.
Dragneel 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 nice side step and Ghetea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ghetea lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Ghetea saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea slips a jab from Dragneel.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghetea.
Dragneel drops his hands momentarily and Ghetea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dragneel rather than just go for the knockout.
Ghetea lands with a nice body punch.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a nice body shot.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Ghetea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Ghetea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghetea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghetea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel misses with the combination.
Ghetea works Dragneel's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Dragneel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Ghetea finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Ghetea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghetea lands a nice shot that snaps Dragneel's head back. #CL2#
Ghetea forces Dragneel back against the cage and clinches.
Dragneel trying to stall but Ghetea improves his position.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea pushes Dragneel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragneel is looking to control Ghetea's arms but Ghetea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dragneel has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dragneel connects with a body shot.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea thuds a left hand into Dragneel's body.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel cracks Ghetea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ghetea checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ghetea is out of range.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ghetea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragneel.
Dragneel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ghetea just manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a jab when Ghetea was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ghetea.
Ghetea cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Ghetea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range and Ghetea settles back down.
Dragneel moves forwards but Ghetea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Darius Ghetea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghetea lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.#T1#
Ghetea slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Dragneel needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Ghetea's legs.
Ghetea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Ghetea.
Ghetea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.#CL2#
Ghetea clinches.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea is leaning against Dragneel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Dragneel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Ghetea manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghetea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghetea cracks Dragneel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghetea.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ghetea is out of range.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Dragneel blocks the leg kick.
Ghetea lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Ghetea with a hook.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
A little jabbing left from Ghetea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel slips a jab and a cross from Ghetea.
Ghetea is looking to chop away at Dragneel's legs.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ghetea swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Ghetea swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ghetea misses its intended target.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Ghetea counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Ghetea.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ghetea there.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghetea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dragneel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Ghetea connects with a nice looking jab.
Ghetea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel misses with a kick to the body.
Ghetea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Ghetea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea tries to work over Dragneel's front leg with a kick but Dragneel checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Ghetea moves into range and clinches up with Dragneel.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragneel.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darius Ghetea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghetea blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Ghetea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Ghetea. #T1#
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Ghetea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea cracks Dragneel with a nice body shot.
Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head.
Dragneel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea misses with a body punch.
Ghetea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside.
Dragneel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghetea is keeping busy.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ghetea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Ghetea pushes Dragneel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body.
Ghetea lands a right hand.
Dragneel is trying to break the clinch but Ghetea has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ghetea.
A short left from Ghetea.
Ghetea digs a right hand into Dragneel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dragneel's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea.
Dragneel takes a shot to the head.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragneels head.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Ghetea. #T3#
Ghetea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Ghetea presses Dragneel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghetea working aggressively here.
Ghetea digs a right hand underneath Dragneel's ribcage. Dragneel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ghetea lands with a right to the head.
Dragneel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghetea gets through Dragneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Ghetea. #T4#
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragneel.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea keeps control of Dragneel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dragneel has had enough of the clinch but Ghetea keeps him there for the moment.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Ghetea tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Ghetea back against the cage.
Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragneel.#BC#
Dragneel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghetea misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghetea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Ghetea's belly button to the back.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea misses with a two punch combination.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Ghetea ducked under it nicely.
Ghetea connects with a leg kick.
Ghetea checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Ghetea finds it's target.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Ghetea scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Ghetea.
Ghetea swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Ghetea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
Ghetea throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Ghetea has Dragneel up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
A short uppercut from Ghetea. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Ghetea back against the cage.
Ghetea tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetea.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghetea.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards. #BC#
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghetea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ghetea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Ghetea misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragneel motions for Ghetea to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Ghetea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghetea is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghetea throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ghetea misses.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghetea tests Dragneel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Ghetea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragneel doesn't seem phased though.
Dragneel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghetea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a low kick, right behind Dragneel 's knee.
Ghetea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghetea punishes Dragneel's body with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghetea at a distance.
Dragneel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragneel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghetea.
Ghetea takes one to the side of the head.
Ghetea with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea dominated that fourth round.
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!#R5#
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Dragneel moved away.
Ghetea tries to land a leg kick but Dragneel saw it coming and moves away.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Ghetea with a nice calf kick.
Ghetea with a nice cross.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
Dragneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel checks a low kick from Ghetea.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Ghetea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghetea misses with a body shot
and Dragneel counters with a one-two to the body.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Ghetea missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghetea is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghetea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghetea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghetea misses with a wild combination.
Ghetea lands with a good body shot.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ghetea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Ghetea throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Ghetea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragneel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghetea slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Ghetea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghetea scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Ghetea dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Dragneel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghetea throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghetea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea misses with a double jab.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Ghetea tries a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Jab by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ghetea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghetea connects with a body shot.
Dragneel takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Dragneel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ghetea counters with a three punch combo that has Dragneel backing up. Dragneel nods at Ghetea to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghetea throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghetea misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
Ghetea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dragneel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darius Ghetea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragneel.
A low kick lands for Ghetea.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghetea misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragneel counters with a big head kick but Ghetea shrugs it off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 44:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea is the new welterweight champion!
Darius Ghetea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Breaker slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Breaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragneel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Breaker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dragneel sprawls well initially but Breaker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dragneel tries to kick Breaker off but Breaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Dragneel is defending well.
Dragneel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel missing with punches from the bottom.
Dragneel is positioning himself well to prevent Breaker advancing to mount.
Dragneel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Breaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dragneel is in trouble now - Breaker has advanced to mount!
Breaker looking to control but Dragneel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breaker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dragneel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dragneel is trying to escape the mount.
Dragneel is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dragneel has given up his back. Will we see Breaker going for some submissions? #SUB#
Dragneel showing good submission defense here. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragneel 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 Breaker gets his way! #SUB#
Breaker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Breaker looking for the choke from the back.
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Dragneel manages to escape to his feet. #T3#
Breaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Dragneel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dragneel cracks Breaker with a nice body shot.#BC#
Breaker breaks the clinch.
Dragneel lands with a right hand.
Breaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Breaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Breaker slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Breaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dragneel pinned against the cage. Dragneel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bone Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Breaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Dragneel swings for the body but Breaker moves out of range. #TD#
Breaker looking to score a takedown here. Dragneel is defending well but Breaker drives through and ends up in Dragneel's guard.

Dragneel has his feet on Breaker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel lands a really nice looking cross but Breaker seems unphased.
Breaker avoids the head kick by Dragneel. #T4#
Dragneel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Breaker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dragneel defends it nicely.
Breaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Breaker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dragneel is trying to stand. #SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Dragneel is defending well.
Breaker stops Dragneel from getting back to his feet.
Breaker is pressing down on Dragneel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dragneel is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dragneel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Breaker is looking to wear down Dragneel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Breaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Breaker is defended easily by Dragneel.
Breaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Breaker saw that one coming.
Breaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Breaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Breaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dragneel to the ground. Breaker is now in Dragneel's guard.

Dragneel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Breaker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dragneel has Breaker pressed against the cage, preventing Breaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Breaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dragneel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Breaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragneel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bone Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragneel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Breaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Breaker slips a straight right by Dragneel.#T1#
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick.
Breaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Breaker ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Breaker 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.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breaker has time to react.
Dragneel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Breaker throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Breaker looks for a takedown but Dragneel sprawls well.
Breaker misses with a body shot
and Dragneel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragneel leaves Breaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragneel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Breaker closes the distance and clinches up with Dragneel, looking for a takedown. Breaker pushes Dragneel against the cage but Dragneel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bone Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Breaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Breaker drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dragneel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Breaker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel cracks Breaker with a good jab.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Breaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragneel's waist but Dragneel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breaker off to one side.
Dragneel lands a jab to the nose.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Breaker.
Breaker throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Breaker tries to move into range but Dragneel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Breaker is rocked!
Dragneel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Breaker to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Breaker looks to clinch but Dragneel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Breaker taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragneel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Dragneel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Rivers has managed to clinch.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
A short right from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Dragneel lands with a light punch inside.
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!#BC2#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivers throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers lands a lovely overhand right.
Dragneel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Rivers.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Rivers's defenses.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Dragneel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dragneel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Rivers off balance momentarily.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel cracks Rivers 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!
Dragneel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Rivers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Dragneel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dragneel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Rivers.
Rivers works on Dragneel's body with a couple of short punches.
Dragneel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Dragneel is trying to stall.
Rivers avoiding damage.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Dragneel holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Dragneel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragneel stalling in the clinch but Rivers improves position.
A short right from Dragneel.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
Dragneel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragneel.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Dragneel lands with a right to the head.
Rivers misses with a body punch. #T3#
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers is working Dragneel over against the cage.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Rivers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Dragneel working aggressively here. #BC#
Dragneel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragneel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivers goes for a double leg but Dragneel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dragneel continues to drive forward.
Dragneel defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Dragneel.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Dragneel circles away.
Rivers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rivers throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Rivers is looking to clinch but Dragneel is avoiding it.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Dragneel tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragneel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rivers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Dragneel misses
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for Rivers.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Rivers's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDragneel.
Rivers takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivers. Rivers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers lands a jab to the head.
Dragneel lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dragneel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivers is able to avoid easily.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragneel.
A shot to the body from Rivers misses
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Dragneel scores with a jab.
Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Rivers.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragneel wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivers moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivers! But no joy.
Dragneel lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
Dragneel lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel scores with a leg kick.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragneel connects with a single shot there.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragneel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragneel slips a jab from Rivers.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. #T3#
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers staying out of range there.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Dragneel lands the left hand.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
A left lands for Rivers.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Rivers backs away, Dragneel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Rivers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragneel's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers distracts Dragneel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Dragneel wants to stand but Rivers is controlling the position.
Rivers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dragneel trying to strike off his back.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers lands a couple of elbows.
Rivers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dragneel's head.
Rivers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivers with a nice head shot there.
Dragneel wants to stand and escape but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dragneel's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
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#
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivers stuns Dragneel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivers misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Dragneel avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragneel as he avoids it easily.
Dragneel swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Dragneel.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
Dragneel scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Rivers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Rivers is rocked!
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Some bone on bone action there as Dragneel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dragneel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Rivers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rivers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivers slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers misses with a straight right. #T2#
Dragneel lands a head kick. Rivers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Dragneel.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Rivers didn't see that one coming.
Rivers takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Dragneel lands a left and a right that send Rivers crashing to the mat, dazed. Dragneel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rivers tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Dragneel avoids it well. #T3#
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dragneel.
Rivers misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragneel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dragneel throws a right and a left that Rivers avoids nicely.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clint Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Rivers connects with a looping right hand.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragneel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragneel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivers scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel throws out a powerful jab.
Rivers tries to bum rush Dragneel with a series of wild strikes but Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragneel lunges at Rivers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivers's hand.
Dragneel digs a good hook to Rivers's body.

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

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

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

Event: RISE 164
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slaissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Dragneel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaissi, pushing him back against the cage.
Slaissi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragneel has him pressed against the cage.
Dragneel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slaissi at a distance.
Slaissi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragneel can pounce on him.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range and Dragneel settles back down. #T1#
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Slaissi feints a counter leg kick.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel cracks Slaissi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Slaissi blocks the low kick.
Slaissi cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Dragneel pushes Slaissi away with a front kick.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Slaissi avoids it.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragneel, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a nice looking combination but Slaissi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Slaissi's knee but Slaissi avoids it well.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Slaissi saw that one coming.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
Slaissi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Slaissi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Slaissi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Dragneel moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Dragneel lands with an uppercut that bounces Slaissi off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Slaissi off balance momentarily.
Dragneel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses with a body punch
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel 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#
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi 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.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slaissi is able to avoid easily.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dragneel.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel misses the jab.#T1#
Dragneel throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
Slaissi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that Slaissi avoids nicely.
Slaissi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi lunges at Dragneel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragneel's hand.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Dragneel misses with a double jab
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries to work over Slaissi's front leg with a kick but Slaissi checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Dragneel lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaissi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.#T4#
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi connects with a nice looking jab.
Slaissi lands a nice hook to Dragneel's body. Dragneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Dragneel falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel connects with the punch.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Slaissi lands a head shot.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Dragneel avoids it well.
Dragneel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slaissi is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Dragneel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaissi doesn't seem phased though.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.#T2#
Dragneel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a three punch combo!
Slaissi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slaissi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slaissi lands with a right hand.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Slaissi was not able to check.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slaissi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Slaissi as he checks the leg kick.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slaissi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Jab by Slaissi.#T4#
Dragneel cracks Slaissi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slaissi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Dragneel - just one landing.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slaissi's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Dragneel sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragneel looks to land a combination but Mesquita avoids it well.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Dragneel has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dragneel pushes Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dragneel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
Mesquita jumps guard but Dragneel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dragneel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Dragneel won't allow it.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Mesquita staying out of range there.#CL#
Mesquita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dragneel to keep the fight standing.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Dragneel has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mesquita defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragneel counters with a right hand to the body.
Dragneel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Dragneel as Mesquita shoots in.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Dragneel.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel lands a brutal head kick. Mesquita looks out on his feet and Dragneel throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 147
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Longabaugh's belly button to the back.
Dragneel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Longabaugh checks it
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Longabaugh avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longabaugh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Longabaugh ducked under it nicely.
Longabaugh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Dragneel.#T1#
Dragneel connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A victorious Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Axelsen lands a nice shot that snaps Dragneel's head back.
A low kick from Axelsen is predictable there
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axelsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsen looks to land a body kick but Dragneel moved away.
Axelsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Axelsen, as that shot connected.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Axelsen takes one to the chin there.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsen swings widly with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Axelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dragneel.
Axelsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Axelsen throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Axelsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axelsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsen.
A jab from Dragneel does it's job there.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelsen throws out the jab.
Dragneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelsen jabs Dragneel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axelsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Axelsen's head.
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel thuds his right hand into Axelsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Axelsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Axelsen throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Axelsen misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel flicks out a counter leg kick but Axelsen steps away.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Axelsen's body. Axelsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Axelsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axelsen can pounce on him.
Axelsen walks into a jab.#T2#
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Axelsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Axelsen throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Axelsen.
Dragneel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Axelsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Axelsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragneel throws a nice looking combination but Axelsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axelsen defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsen.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. #T3#
Axelsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Axelsen misses with a straight right.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Axelsen throws a right hand that misses
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.#T4#
Axelsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Axelsen's knee momentarily.
Axelsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel misses with a few strikes there.
Axelsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Axelsen misses its intended target.
Dragneel drops his hands momentarily and Axelsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axelsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Dragneel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dragneel misses the body punch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Axelsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axelsen. Axelsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dragneel connects with a single shot there.
Axelsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Axelsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Axelsen moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Dragneel misses
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Axelsen slips under a jab.
Axelsen throws out a powerful jab.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Axelsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen misses with a body kick.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.#T1#
Dragneel slips a jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsen dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Dragneel scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Axelsen!
Axelsen throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Dragneel as he connects with a hook.
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Dragneel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axelsen needs to keep his hands up - Dragneel had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen misses the body punch
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen with a hook.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsen.
Axelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragneel moves out of range as Axelsen strikes.#T2#
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelsen throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Dragneel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Axelsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axelsen is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Axelsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Axelsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Axelsen's shoulder, as Axelsen tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axelsen misses with a jab to the body
and Dragneel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Axelsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dragneel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.#T3#
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Axelsen slips the punch.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel connects with a looping right hand.
Axelsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Axelsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Axelsen avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Axelsen scores with a four punch combination!
Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Axelsen throws a quick counter head kick but Dragneel was just out of range.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsen moves out of range easily.
Axelsen misses with a looping right.
Axelsen moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Axelsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragneel needs to keep his hands up - Axelsen had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Axelsen connects with a body shot.
Axelsen looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragneel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Axelsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Axelsen lands with a cross.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Dragneel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Axelsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Axelsen moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Toke Axelsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dragneel misses with a right hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a body kick.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Dragneel tenderised Axelsen's leg. Axelsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
A big right from Axelsen misses.
Dragneel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Axelsen with a body shot.
Axelsen throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Axelsen.
Dragneel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Axelsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel cracks Axelsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Axelsen checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Axelsen moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Dragneel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Axelsen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Axelsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with a body shot
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Axelsen.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Dragneel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Axelsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Axelsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsen.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsen moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsen looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Axelsen throws a shot to the body.
Axelsen throws a right hand that Dragneel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragneel also avoids with ease.
Axelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axelsen swinging wildly here.
Axelsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Axelsen throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Axelsen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelsen throws out the jab.
Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Axelsen throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsen.
A shot to the liver by Axelsen. Beautiful body shot.
Axelsen throws out a powerful jab.
Axelsen misses with a straight right.
Dragneel scores with a nice strike.
Dragneel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axelsen.
Axelsen blocks a jab.
Axelsen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Axelsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axelsen.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Axelsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dragneel.#T4#
A cross from Axelsen lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Axelsen moved out of range.
Dragneel stalks Axelsen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Axelsen's face. Axelsen staggers backwards, shaken.
Axelsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axelsen is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Axelsen throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragneel, as that shot connected.
Dragneel throws a hook but Axelsen avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Axelsen. That snapped Dragneel's head back.
Dragneel swings for the body but Axelsen moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel sizes up Romano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel scores with a nice strike.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano blocks a jab.
Romano scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Romano ducks down to avoid it.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Dragneel misses the body punch
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Muenster Romano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Dragneel motions for Romano to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romano misses with a hook.
Dragneel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Dragneel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Dragneel defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragneel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Romano's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Dragneel lands with an uppercut that bounces Romano off the cage and back into range.
Romano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
As Romano backs away, Dragneel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range.
It seemed like Romano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Romano.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Dragneel cracks Romano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
Romano takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a combination
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romano misses with a looping left.#T3#
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romano. That did some damage!
Romano throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano closes the distance but Dragneel moves to the side
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel catches Romano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Romano gets a clinch.
Dragneel is leaning against Romano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dragneel manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Romano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romano throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Romano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muenster Romano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dragneel throws a sloppy body shot
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel throws a right hand that Romano ducks under and follows up with a left that Romano also avoids with ease.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Romano counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Romano lands a head shot.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel connects with a right hand. Romano shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Romano throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Dragneel. That snapped Romano's head back.
Dragneel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel ducks right into an uppercut from Romano.
Romano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Romano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romano is able to avoid easily.
Dragneel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romano.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Romano didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Romano staying out of range there.
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Romano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Romano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romano misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Dragneel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragneel.
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Romano's ribs.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
A cross from Dragneel lands.#T3#
Dragneel takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Romano jabs Dragneel right on the nose. Dragneel blinks but takes it well.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Romano scores with a jab to the body.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romano at a distance.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Romano ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Romano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel punishes Romano's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Dragneel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muenster Romano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Dragneel with the inside leg kick.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel is looking to slow Romano down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romano scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragneel should have avoided that one.
Dragneel with a hook.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Romano throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Romano rushes Dragneel and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Dragneel tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dragneel manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Romano coming out on top.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Romano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel dips to his left and cracks Romano with an uppercut!
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel misses with a hook
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Romano throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Romano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romano takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Romano as he connects with a hook.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Romano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Romano moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Dragneel misses
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Dragneel - just one landing.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Romano counters with a straight right hand.
Romano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the temple. Romano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Romano lands with a good body shot.
Dragneel lands with a cross.
Dragneel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Romano has managed to clinch. #T4#
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Romano.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muenster Romano.
I think Dragneel 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 126â€¯
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel connects with a crisp jab.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Garotinho is out of range.
Garotinho attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel scores with a hook.
Donk. Dragneel catches Garotinho right on the button with a cross.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garotinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Garotinho slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garotinho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Felipe Garotinho has been cut.
Dragneel 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!
A nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Garotinho slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Garotinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Garotinho ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Garotinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Garotinho tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Dragneel.
Dragneel connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
Garotinho feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Dragneel misses the jab.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garotinho.
Nice uppercut there from Dragneel.
Dragneel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Garotinho is rocked!
Garotinho ducks into an uppercut from Dragneel and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Natsu Dragneel!
After the fight, Natsu Dragneel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Felipe Garotinho had this to say: 'You never want to lose. Nobody does. I'm sorry to my fans who were hoping to see me sleep him. I'll be back.'.

Event: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cassidy throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassidy catches Dragneel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassidy.
A jab lands there for Cassidy.
A clash of legs there as Dragneel blocks the low kick.#T1#
Dragneel slips a jab from Cassidy.
Dragneel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Cassidy lands a slapping body shot.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Cassidy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy 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.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Cassidy takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dragneel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
Cassidy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Butch Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Cassidy.
Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy throws a good cross that connects.
Cassidy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Cassidy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Dragneel as he checks the leg kick.
Cassidy swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cassidy back to the cage. Dragneel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cassidy takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Cassidy throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
A left lands for Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel counters with a body kick.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Cassidy jabs Dragneel right on the nose. Dragneel blinks but takes it well.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel.
Cassidy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassidy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Dragneel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Cassidy misses with a looping left.
Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy scores with a body shot.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Cassidy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Cassidy throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy throws a leg kick that misses.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Cassidy.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragneel can do to turn this around?
Cassidy lands with a good body shot.
Cassidy throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Cassidy catches Dragneel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Cassidy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Cassidy moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassidy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel lands with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dragneel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cassidy has got the better of the exchanges.
Cassidy misses with a shot to the body
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Cassidy misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Cassidy.
Dragneel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Dragneel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cassidy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Cassidy dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Cassidy.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel. #T2#
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Cassidy throws a front kick that sends Dragneel stumbling back into the cage.
Cassidy checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Cassidy moves out of range easily.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Cassidy.
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cassidy misses with a low kick.
Cassidy takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.#T3#
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Nice shot lands for Cassidy.
Cassidy stuns Dragneel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel misses with a two punch combination.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Cassidy looks to land a body kick but Dragneel moved away.
Cassidy looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassidy. That snapped Dragneel's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Butch Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Cassidy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragneel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassidy.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Cassidy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
Cassidy takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Cassidy misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragneel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Dragneel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassidy looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Cassidy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dragneel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Cassidy. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Cassidy looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Cassidy.
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Cassidy lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragneel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Cassidy. #T1#
Cassidy scores with a jab. Dragneel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassidy defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Cassidy misses with a body kick.
Cassidy misses with a left hand
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cassidy cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Cassidy scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cassidy swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cassidy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butch Cassidy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Cassidy looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Good shot there by Cassidy.
Cassidy with a nice cross.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy with a jab.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Cassidy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragneel takes a step back to recover.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Cassidy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassidy's head.
Cassidy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Dragneel.
Cassidy scores with a jab.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassidy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well. #T3#
Cassidy tries a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassidy lands with a shot to the body.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy throws an off balance right hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cassidy thinking.
Cassidy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Cassidy tries to score with a low kick but Dragneel moves his leg out of the way.
Dragneel misses the 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!
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Cassidy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cassidy with a nice cross.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Cassidy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Cassidy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Cassidy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragneel.
Cassidy lands a leg kick that knocks Dragneel off balance momentarily.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a lovely shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Hakansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Hakansson shoots in for a double leg but Dragneel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Dragneel as Hakansson shoots in.
Hakansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hakansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel avoids it really well and circles away.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Hakansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakansson slips a straight right by Dragneel.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Hakansson's shoulder, as Hakansson tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakansson.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Dragneel lands an overhand right.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hakansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel takes a swing at Hakansson's ribcage but misses.
Hakansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakansson's head.
Hakansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt - Dragneel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Hakansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragneel tries to avoid it but Hakansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragneel to the ground. Dragneel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragneel with a nice cross.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hakansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel avoids it really well and circles away.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Hakansson.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakansson.
Hakansson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakansson shoots in and drives through. Dragneel sprawls well.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakansson.
Hakansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragneel's waist but Dragneel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakansson off to one side.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragneel as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Hakansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Dragneel sends Hakansson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dragneel is motioning to the referee to let Hakansson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hakansson is rocked!#T3#
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Hakansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Hakansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hakansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakansson.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Dragneel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dragneel closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hakansson! Dragneel dives in looking to finish! Hakansson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Daan vs Fran - Money # 19
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Plan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Dragneel sends Plan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dragneel is motioning to the referee to let Plan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Plan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Soul Plan has been cut.
Plan shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragneel sprawls well. He's pushed Plan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Plan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plan wants to clinch but Dragneel slips to the side
and Dragneel counters with a big right hand! Oh Plan is in trouble here! Dragneel follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
After winning the bout, Natsu Dragneel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Adams va Simbolon - Money # 16
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Sven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sven misses with a looping left.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sven wants to clinch.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel misses with a hook
enabling Sven to counter with a crisp jab.
Sven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Sven avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragneel scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel lands a jab.
Sven misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sven slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
and Sven counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dragneel's coach down at Champion Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dragneel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sven blocks a jab.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Sven throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Dragneel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Sven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel walks into a straight right hand from Sven.
Sven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragneel moves forwards but Sven connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Sven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sven swings widly with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
letting Sven counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Sven throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looks like Sven has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sven throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel cracks Sven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Dragneel.
Sven moves forwards but Dragneel connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Sven is rocked!
Sven throws a wild hook but Dragneel just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sven gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Dragneel raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Money - Additional - #8
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
The Rock N Roll Clown looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the body
and The Rock N Roll Clown counters with an outside leg kick.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel's coach down at Champion Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dragneel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a straight left.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into The Rock N Roll Clown's ribs.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and The Rock N Roll Clown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from The Rock N Roll Clown misses its intended target.
Dragneel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting The Rock N Roll Clown counter with a right hand.
We've been told by The Rock N Roll Clown's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a straight right.
Dragneel throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and The Rock N Roll Clown counters with a stiff right hand.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel lands with a shot to the body.
The Rock N Roll Clown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
The Rock N Roll Clown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
The Rock N Roll Clown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel throws a hook but The Rock N Roll Clown blocks it.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a series of wild punches.
The Rock N Roll Clown looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
The Rock N Roll Clown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dragneel is trying to stall.
The Rock N Roll Clown tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing The Rock N Roll Clown back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Rock N Roll Clown. #T2#
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a hook to the body.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from The Rock N Roll Clown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike.
The Rock N Roll Clown can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from The Rock N Roll Clown - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Rock N Roll Clown.
The Rock N Roll Clown is working Dragneel over against the cage.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Rock N Roll Clown gets through Dragneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice body punch from The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel looks winded!
The Rock N Roll Clown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a body shot.
The Rock N Roll Clown swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
The Rock N Roll Clown swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel wants to break free but The Rock N Roll Clown has control.
Dragneel can't break the clinch.
A short right from The Rock N Roll Clown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Rock N Roll Clown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from The Rock N Roll Clown.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land. #BC#
The Rock N Roll Clown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The Rock N Roll Clown closes the distance and pushes Dragneel back into the cage.
The Rock N Roll Clown has Dragneel pressed against the cage, preventing Dragneel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with the head strike.
Dragneel takes a shot to the head.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a punch to the body.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a shot to the body.
The Rock N Roll Clown struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Rock N Roll Clown has him pressed against the cage.
The Rock N Roll Clown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but The Rock N Roll Clown uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Rock N Roll Clown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Rockzo The Rock N Roll Clown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The Rock N Roll Clown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Dragneel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dragneel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Rock N Roll Clown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
The Rock N Roll Clown moves into the clinch.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a body punch.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a head punch that misses.
The Rock N Roll Clown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragneel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a shot to the side of Dragneel's head.
Dr Rockzo The Rock N Roll Clown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel tries to break free but The Rock N Roll Clown pushes him back against the cage.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a body punch.
The Rock N Roll Clown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Dragneel lands a left hand.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with the head strike.
The Rock N Roll Clown tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
A shot in the inside from The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Dragneel trying to stall but The Rock N Roll Clown improves his position.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a short shot to the head.
The Rock N Roll Clown has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragneel is breathing heavily.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by The Rock N Roll Clown.
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!
The Rock N Roll Clown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a hook to the body.
The Rock N Roll Clown gets through Dragneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a short shot to the head.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Rock N Roll Clown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for The Rock N Roll Clown.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a hook to the body.
The Rock N Roll Clown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragneel can't break the clinch.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel takes a shot to the head.
The Rock N Roll Clown cracks Dragneel with a nice body shot.#T3#
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a light punch inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Rock N Roll Clown digs a right hand into Dragneel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dragneel's gas tank.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a body punch.
The Rock N Roll Clown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Rock N Roll Clown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for The Rock N Roll Clown.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Rock N Roll Clown.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands an uppercut.
The Rock N Roll Clown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Rock N Roll Clown.#ROC#Dragneel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from The Rock N Roll Clown.
Dragneel is still on wobbly legs! Can The Rock N Roll Clown finish him?
A short left from The Rock N Roll Clown.
The Rock N Roll Clown digs a right hand underneath Dragneel's ribcage. Dragneel let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
The Rock N Roll Clown breaks from the clinch.
Dragneel seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with an uppercut. #KD#
The Rock N Roll Clown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dragneel sprawling to the canvas! Dragneel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Rock N Roll Clown finish him?!
Dragneel throws a body punch but The Rock N Roll Clown moves out of range. #CL#
The Rock N Roll Clown closes the distance and clinches.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
The Rock N Roll Clown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
The Rock N Roll Clown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Rock N Roll Clown can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a shoulder strike.
The Rock N Roll Clown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragneels head.
The Rock N Roll Clown blocking some punches.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Rock N Roll Clown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #KD#
The Rock N Roll Clown drops Dragneel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dragneel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A nice left hand lands by The Rock N Roll Clown.
The Rock N Roll Clown creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dragneel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dragneel drops to his knees and The Rock N Roll Clown pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Rockzo The Rock N Roll Clown!
Dr Rockzo The Rock N Roll Clown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Money - Additional - #6
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hun.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Hun looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Hun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Dragneel moves out of range as Hun strikes.
Hun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Hun misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Hun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hun.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Hun loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Hun blocks a jab.
Hun misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Hun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dragneel tries to clinch there but Hun circles away.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
letting Hun counter with a right hand.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Hun counters with a nice uppercut.
Hun missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel digs a good hook to Hun's body.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Hun avoids them all with ease.
Dragneel tries to close the distance and clinch but Hun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragneel connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Hun.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a jab when Hun was well out of range.
Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
The fighters circling - Hun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Hun.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Hun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel wants to clinch up but Hun keeps it at a distance.
Dragneel misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Hun throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Hun.
Dragneel tries to clinch there but Hun circles away.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hun.
Hun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hun moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Hun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hun's corner calls for a 1-2. Hun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Hun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Dragneel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dragneel breaks the clinch.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hun counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Hun.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hun.
A telegraphed right hand from Hun misses the target.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Hun counters with a left to the body.
Dragneel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
Hun throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel throws a jab when Hun was well out of range.
Hun slips a straight right by Dragneel.#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!
Dragneel moves to clinch but Hun breaks away
and Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Hun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dragneel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hun is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dragneel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hun throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Hun throws a big shot that misses.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hun throws out the jab.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hun is just out of range.
A nice side step and Hun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel tries to clinch up
and Hun counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Attila Hun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Attila Hun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hun. That snapped Dragneel's head back.
Hun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Hun throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Hun throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Attila Hun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Hun misses the target.
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragneel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Hun moves into range and clinches up with Dragneel.
Hun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hun.
Hun pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hun fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dragneel being controlled against the cage.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Hun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hun lands with a right to the head.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Hun lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hun in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hun.
A shot in the inside from Hun.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Dragneel is struggling to control the position.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hun lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
Hun prevents Dragneel from breaking the clinch.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Attila Hun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Hun.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
Hun pushes Dragneel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Hun blocking some punches.
Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel is trying to force a seperation but Hun has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
Hun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hun misses with a punch to the body.
Hun working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Hun's head.
Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hun stalling against the cage. #T4#
Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Hun slows down the pace here.
Hun lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Hun avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
Hun is struggling to control the position.
Hun misses with the head strike.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hun misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Hun stalls.
Hun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attila Hun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Attila Hun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hun misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel swings for the body but Hun moves out of range.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragneel has time to react.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hun takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Hun throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hun connects with a nice looking jab.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Hun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hun loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Hun throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Dragneel defending well as Hun loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Hun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hun misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel throws a hook but Hun avoids it easily.
Hun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel cracks Hun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel lands the left hand.
A combination from Dragneel does no damage.
Hun moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Hun.
Hun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dragneel tries to clinch but Hun is having none of it.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Hun ducks down to avoid it.
Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hun takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hun throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Dragneel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hun.
Hun keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragneel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragneel is looking to clinch.
Hun lands with a nice body punch.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Hun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hun rushes Dragneel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hun tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Hun back against the cage.
Dragneel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Hun slowing the pace effectively.
Hun throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Hun lands a left hand.
Hun prevents Dragneel from breaking the clinch.
Hun lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Hun.
Hun lands a nice shot to the body.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Hun lands a nice uppercut.
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hun. #T4#
Dragneel tries to stall but Hun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hun misses with some punches.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragneel struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Hun stalls.
Hun misses with the head strike.
Hun tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
Hun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Hun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hun 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Lights vs Davis - Money #4
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Pawlowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pawlowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pawlowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragneel connects with a body shot.
Dragneel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pawlowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragneel with a jab.
Pawlowski walks into a left hand.
Dragneel lands a jab to Pawlowski's midsection.
Dragneel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pawlowski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pawlowski looks to clinch but Dragneel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pawlowski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Money - Additional - #3
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Dragneel does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Elijah Anderse has been cut.
Anderse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderse misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel moves out of range as Anderse strikes.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dragneel closes the distance and pushes Anderse back into the cage.
Anderse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dragneel after a bit of a struggle.
Dragneel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderse wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Anderse's head.
Dragneel lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragneel lands with a left to the head.
Dragneel scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Anderse is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Anderse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Elijah Anderse's cut is getting worse.
Dragneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragneel is keeping busy.
Anderse seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragneel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Dragneel.
Anderse is trying to pull guard but Dragneel has him pressed against the cage.#KD2#
Dragneel drops Anderse onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anderse is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Anderse is breathing heavily.
Dragneel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragneel lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderse shoots in but no luck this time.
Dragneel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Dragneel gets a clinch.
Anderse throws an elbow but it misses.
Dragneel leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragneel.
Still in the clinch, Dragneel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragneel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderse backwards.
Dragneel lands with a right to the head.
Dragneel scores with a hook to the body.
Dragneel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderse up against the cage.#T2#
Dragneel lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Elijah Anderse's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A shot in the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragneel lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
Dragneel drops Anderse onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anderse is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dragneel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragneel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Anderse with a big uppercut! Anderse tries to clinch up but Dragneel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Anderse to the mat! Anderse covers up and Dragneel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Natsu Dragneel!

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