Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NJMMA XS 9
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Battle lands a right hook to the body.
Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baxter . #TD#
Battle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Battle lands in his opponent's guard.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Battle from controlling successfully.
Battle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baxter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Battle stands and throws Baxter 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Battle working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle throws an elbow but Baxter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baxter can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle lands a nice forearm strike.
Battle landing strikes. #T1#
Baxter taking a bit of punishment here - Battle scoring with strikes.
Battle wants to control but Baxter is keeping him busy.
Baxter dodges the ground and pound from Battle.
Baxter seems a little lost for a moment, as Battle dominates the positioning.
Battle is working Baxter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baxter tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Baxter 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baxter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baxter manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Battle in particular looking to stall.
Battle wants to pass to mount but Baxter is defending the position. #T2#
Baxter wants to get back to full guard.
Baxter taking some punishment here, with Battle in his half guard. #ROC#
Baxter is rocked!
Battle drops an elbow to the side of Baxter 's head.
Baxter is still in real trouble! Can Battle finish him?
Battle is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Baxter is hurt! He's hurt bad - Battle fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Baxter from any more punishment! Congratulations to Battle! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!
Dre Battle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NJMMA 63 - Sheedy vs Omen 3
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Battle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Battle slips under a jab from Rockwell .
A jab from Rockwell misses.
Battle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockwell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Battle saw that one coming.
Rockwell 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.
Battle throws a one two combo.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Rockwell misses #CL2#
and Battle counters by clinching up.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Battle. #T1#
Rockwell works on Battle's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Battle.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battle or not.
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockwell prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Rockwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land. #T2#
Rockwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battle or not.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rockwell 's efforts to push away.
Rockwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battle tries for a takedown but Rockwell manages to get underhooks.
Rockwell lands a body shot.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle lands a right hand.
Battle prevents a body shot from Rockwell . #T3#
Rockwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Rockwell can't break the clinch.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockwell .
Rockwell lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Battle successfully pulls guard.
Battle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockwell is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle trying to keep a closed guard but Rockwell is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Rockwell won't allow Battle to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rockwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Battle is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rockwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Rockwell .
Rockwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battle.
Battle slips a straight right by Rockwell .#TD2#
Battle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rockwell is not content to let Battle control the position.#SUB2#
Rockwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Battle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle throwing shots but Rockwell is blocking nicely. #T1#
Rockwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Battle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Battle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Battle trying to control from half guard but Rockwell is working away.
Rockwell has hold of Battle's hands but Battle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Battle not doing much here.
Rockwell tries to get to full guard but Battle has control of the leg.
Battle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Rockwell keeping control of the position.
Battle passes to side control.
Rockwell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Battle connects with a decent elbow.
Battle working the body and head with strikes.
Battle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Battle trying to control the position but Rockwell is working away.
Dre Battle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockwell sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Battle is trying to control. Rockwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Battle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rockwell is trying to maintain the position but Battle is very close to passing his half guard.
Battle trying to mount his opponent but Rockwell defends it.
Battle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockwell defending well though.
Battle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Battle connects with a nice short shot to Rockwell 's temple.
Rockwell is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Battle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockwell is not content to let Battle control the position.
Battle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Battle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Rockwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Battle landing some decent shots from guard.
Battle passes Rockwell 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rockwell misses with a head kick.
Rockwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle darts in looking for a takedown but Rockwell gets double underhooks and turns Battle into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battle. Rockwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Battle moves out of range easily.
Battle shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockwell sprawls well. He's pushed Battle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle avoids the body shot from Rockwell .
Rockwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Battle misses with a straight right.
Rockwell with a jab.
Rockwell misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Battle counters with a single leg into guard. Rockwell didn't expect that.
Rockwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Battle from controlling successfully.
Rockwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Battle works over Rockwell with some ground and pound from guard.
Rockwell is trying to control the position but Battle postures up.
Elliot Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Battle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Battle trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
Rockwell keeping full guard, as Battle tries to pass.
Battle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Battle throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Battle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rockwell takes a shot to the head.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dre Battle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockwell looking to stall. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell .
Rockwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rockwell - that landed with a thud.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell .
Battle gets through Rockwell 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rockwell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Battle can turn it around.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockwell .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockwell . #T4#
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rockwell fails to land.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Rockwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rockwell effectively controlling the action here.
Battle is leaning against Rockwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dre Battle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Battle blocks a body shot from Rockwell .
Rockwell digs a right hand into Battle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Battle's gas tank.
Rockwell is trying to break free.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A body shot lands from Rockwell .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Battle prevents a body shot from Rockwell .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NJMMA XS 3
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##CL#
Battle takes the fight into the clinch.
Battle lands an uppercut.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter .
Battle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baxter goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Baxter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battle shoots for a double leg takedown but Baxter sprawls well. He's pushed Battle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baxter lands a right hook to the body.
Baxter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battle.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baxter moves away from the strike by Battle.
Baxter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Battle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baxter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Baxter tenderised Battle's leg. Battle is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle loads up on a big right hand but Baxter slips the punch.
Baxter throws a hook to the side of Battle's head but Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baxter . #T1#
Baxter misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Battle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Battle.
Baxter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Battle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baxter stalling the fight. #BC2#
Baxter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Baxter clinches with his opponent.
Baxter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baxter blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baxter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage. #TD#
Battle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baxter can't fight it off and eventually Battle manages to take the fight to the floor. Baxter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Baxter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Battle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baxter .#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle throws a strike aimed at the side of Baxter 's head but Baxter avoids it well.
Baxter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Baxter 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baxter is looking to regain half guard here but Battle keeps moving and retains side control.
Baxter is not content to let Battle control the position.
Battle controls the position from side control.#T3#
Battle working the head with strikes.
Baxter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Battle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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. Battle connects with a nice short shot to Baxter 's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle trying to control from half guard but Baxter is working away.
Battle wants to pass the guard but Baxter is defending well.
Battle working the head and body with strikes.
Baxter is looking to control Battle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baxter avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Battle seems to be working for a kimura but Baxter defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Battle working the head and body with strikes.
Baxter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Battle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving. #SUB2#
Battle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Battle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Battle trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Battle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dre Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baxter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Baxter looking for submissions off his back.
Battle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baxter is trying to control but can't.
Baxter is not content to let Battle control the position.
Baxter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battle lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Baxter has an active guard here but Battle has managed to pass into half guard.
Battle is thwarting Baxter 's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Battle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baxter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Battle is working for a kimura but Baxter is defending it quite comfortably.
Battle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baxter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baxter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Baxter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Baxter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baxter is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Baxter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Baxter looking for submissions off his back.
Battle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Battle. #SUB2#
Baxter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Baxter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Battle is trying to control the action in half guard but Baxter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baxter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Battle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Battle lands a couple of digs.
Battle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Battle passes Baxter 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Battle working over Baxter with some ground and pound. Baxter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Battle working Baxter over with strikes.
Battle lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Baxter is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Battle lands a nice short elbow.
Baxter is still in real trouble! Can Battle finish him?
Battle lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Baxter quite badly. Baxter pulls Battle in close trying to recover. Battle postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Baxter on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Baxter doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!
A very excited looking Dre Battle 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: NJMMA XS 1
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
God looks to score with a jab to the body but Battle is just out of range.
God misses with an uppercut.
Battle misses with a hook.
God throws a jab when Battle was well out of range.
The fighters circling - God throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battle tries to counter by clinching up but God breaks away and moves out of range.
God fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battle manages to avoid it.
Battle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. God manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from God.
God looks to score with a jab to the body but Battle is just out of range.
Battle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Battle 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.
Battle is looking to chop away at God's legs.
God looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
Greek God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
God throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Battle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Battle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battle is thwarting God's attempts to control the position.
Battle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
God blocking the ground and pound attempt from Battle.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. God defending well though.
God told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
God tries to get to full guard but Battle has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if God can do anything to dispel that myth.
Battle wants to take a breather but God is having none of it. #T2#
Battle trying to control the pace.
Battle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. God defending well though. #SUB2#
God is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Battle pulls his head out easily.
God is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Battle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Battle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Battle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
God slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Battle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle trying to control but God is working from the bottom.
Battle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Battle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed God's guard. #T4#
Battle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but God does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
God tries to roll over but Battle keeps him under control.
Battle thows a huge punch but God dodges it nicely.
Battle is looking to take a break and control but God is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
God taking some punishment here, with Battle in his half guard.
God is not content to let Battle control the position.
God taking some punishment here, with Battle in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
God on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Battle trying to control the action but God is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle 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#
Battle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
God scores with a jab to the head.
God throws a shot from downtown. Battle moves away and avoids it.
Battle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but God manages to circle out of the way.
Battle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says God as he avoids it easily.
God thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as God throws out the jab.
God connects with a looping right hand.
Battle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Battle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
God is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battle there as he acknowledges the shot.
God moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Battle is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Battle misses.
Oh Battle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
God cracks Battle on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Battle falls backwards against the cage. God follows up with more strikes that drop Battle to his knees. God keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Battle! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greek God!
A victorious Greek God thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NJMMA #54
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Klos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battle. #CL2#
Klos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klos pushes Battle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klos misses with a punch on the inside.
Klos misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Klos stalling in the clinch but Battle improves position.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Klos.
Klos blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos trying to control the position but instead, Battle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klos into the cage.
Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Klos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klos's elbow.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Klos struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Klos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battle lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Klos.
Klos has Battle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Battle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Klos.
Klos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klos scores with a shot to the side of Battle's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Klos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
Klos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Klos digs a right hand underneath Battle's ribcage. Battle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klos blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Klos.
Klos lands a right hand.
Klos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Battle.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Klos tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Klos back against the cage.
Klos swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle prevents a body shot from Klos.
Klos has a couple of punches blocked by Battle. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Klos.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klos.
Klos blocking some punches.
Klos taking a breather.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Klos controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Klos avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle blocking some punches.
Klos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Klos misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Klos controls his hands.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klos is looking to break free of the clinch but Battle has double underhooks.
Battle has Klos pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Klos.
Battle prevents a body shot from Klos.
A short body shot lands from Battle as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land. #BC2#
Klos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klos throws a poor cross that misses
and Battle counters with a straight right hand.
Klos misses the shot to the body.
Battle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Klos misses.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Klos digs a good hook to Battle's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Battle eats them both and turns towards Klos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cal Klos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Battle slips a straight right by Klos.
Battle tries to clinch but Klos moves away
and Battle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Battle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Battle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cal Klos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klos throws a lazy right hand but Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands a right hook to the body.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klos connects with a jab.
Klos swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Battle counters by moving into the clinch.
Klos stalling in the clinch but Battle improves position. #T1#
Klos can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Battle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klos working hard to break the clinch.
Klos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klos takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Battle.
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battles head.
Klos works on Battle's body with a couple of short punches.
Klos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klos blocks an uppercut.
Battle misses with some punches.
Klos misses with the head strike.
Dre Battle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klos.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Battle trying to stall but Klos improves his position.
Klos effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Klos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Klos on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klos misses with a punch to the body.
Battle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Klos is looking to control Battle's arms but Battle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klos has his back to the cage.
Klos is trying to force a seperation but Battle has the dominant position.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Klos.
Klos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Battle prevents a body shot from Klos.
Klos misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klos. #BC2#
Klos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klos scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Klos misses the body punch #CL#
and Battle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Battle leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Klos fails to land.
Battle letting Klos take a breather here.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Battle.
Klos misses with the head strike.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Klos throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Klos swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Klos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land. #T4#
Klos has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Klos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battles head.
Klos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klos tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Klos back against the cage.
Klos blocks an uppercut.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Battle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Klos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klos lands with a right to the head.
Battle working aggressively here.
Klos lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Klos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klos misses with a body kick.
Battle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Battle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battle is keeping busy.
Klos stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Klos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battle moves away.
It looked like Battle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
letting Battle counter with a right hand.
Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Klos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Battle in his tracks.
We've been told by Battle's head coaches at Neon's Night Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klos cracks Battle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Battle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klos swats away the attempt to clinch by Battle.
Klos throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Klos.#ROC2#
Battle is rocked!
Battle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battle on the side of the head.
Oh Battle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Klos! Battle is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Klos!
Cal Klos opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: NJMMA 135 Tournament Final!
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Battle stuffs the takedown attempt from Crew. Crew gets slowly back to his feet.
Crew fails with the takedown
and Battle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Battle finds it's target.
Crew shoots in and drives through. Battle sprawls well.
Dre Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Crew.#TD2#
Crew shoots in and gets a takedown into Battle's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crew working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is looking to stand up but Crew isn't so interested in that idea.
Crew trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle is looking to stand up but Crew isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Crew looking to pass the guard.
Crew wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Crew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Battle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Crew trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crew with a poor takedown
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Battle enables Crew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Battle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Crew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battle is keeping the position for now.
Crew trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle wants to stand up but Crew is controlling him.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Crew from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crew has gone for a leg lock! Battle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crew's guard.#REVR#
Battle wants to stand but Crew has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Battle stopping the sweep attempt from Crew.#SUB2#
Battle wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Crew's closed guard. He's half up but Crew has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Crew pivots and extends the arm, Battle falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Crew! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Crew!
Our winner, Terry Crew, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NJMMA #48: 135 Semi Finals
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.#TD#
Battle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Battle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCallum is looking to get back to his feet here but Battle is keeping cool and he's managed to take McCallum's back.
McCallum is trying to get back to his feet but Battle has full control of the position and if anything, McCallum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be McCallum right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCallum for as long as he can get away with.
McCallum avoids the strikes from Battle. #T1#
Battle missing with strikes from the back.
McCallum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Battle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCallum covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McCallum is trying to stand back up.
Battle lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Battle.
Battle throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Battle misses with punches from the back.
McCallum covering up well and avoiding damage.
McCallum is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Battle thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Battle wants to control the position but McCallum frees himself and scrambles - Battle manages to regain control in side control.
Battle trying to control the position but McCallum is working away.
Battle in side control, throwing shots but McCallum defends.
Battle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Battle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Battle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Battle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCallum is pushing Battle's head away, looking to escape. Battle manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
McCallum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Battle controls the position.
Battle trying to control the action but McCallum is working from the bottom.
Battle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCallum is avoiding damage well.
McCallum defending against the ground and pound.
Battle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCallum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Battle trying to control the position but McCallum is working away.
Battle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCallum works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Ground and pound from Battle.
Battle is trying to control the action in half guard but McCallum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCallum is looking to escape.
Battle looks to land a strike but McCallum avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Battle tries to free his leg and advance position but McCallum is retaining full guard.
Battle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Battle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Battle throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from McCallum misses.
Battle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCallum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Battle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCallum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battle looks to throw the jab but McCallum is out of range. #CL#
Battle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCallum misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCallum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCallum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle lands a nice uppercut.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by McCallum. #T1#
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCallum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCallum.
McCallum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by McCallum.
McCallum blocks an uppercut.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCallum can do to turn this around?
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battle effectively controlling the action here.
McCallum misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCallum slows down the pace here.
McCallum blocking some punches.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as McCallum controls his hands.
McCallum tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
McCallum struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands. #BC2#
McCallum manages to break the clinch.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battle moves away.
Battle looks to land a right hand but McCallum moved out of range.
A big right from Battle misses.
McCallum lunges at Battle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battle's hand.
Battle jabs McCallum right on the nose. McCallum blinks but takes it well.
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!
Battle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCallum throws a lazy uppercut
and Battle counters with a one-two to the body.
Battle punishes McCallum's body with a nice straight punch.
McCallum dips to his left and cracks Battle with an uppercut!
Battle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCallum throws out the jab.
Battle moves away from the strike by McCallum.
A jab from McCallum misses.
McCallum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.
McCallum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mike McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab.
Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCallum. #CL#
Battle moves into range and clinches up with McCallum.
Battle blocks a body shot from McCallum.
McCallum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCallum misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on McCallum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from McCallum.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by McCallum.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
McCallum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCallum walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Battle with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCallum counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle cracks McCallum with a good jab.
Battle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCallum lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Battle instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Battle prevents a body shot from McCallum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McCallum misses with the body kick#CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCallum tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing McCallum back against the cage.
McCallum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battle is keeping busy.
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCallum can't break the clinch.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCallum or not.
Battle lands a body shot.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Battle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Battle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Battle works his way into side control. #T1#
Battle wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCallum keeps working.
Battle is putting a hurting on McCallum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dre Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Battle working the ground and pound but McCallum is defending the strikes.
McCallum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Battle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Battle wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCallum keeps working.
Battle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Battle with the ground and pound but McCallum regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Battle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Battle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Battle throwing shots but McCallum is blocking nicely.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battle wants to take a breather but McCallum is having none of it.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Battle content just to control the position here. #T3#
Battle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCallum hang on?
Battle controlling his opponent.
McCallum is trying to stand.
Battle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCallum squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Battle with good strikes from the mount here!
Battle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Battle with shots to the head and body - McCallum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Battle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Battle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Battle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
McCallum is rocked!
McCallum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dre Battle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCallum is still in real trouble! Can Battle finish him?
Battle is landing with some decent strikes but McCallum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Battle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCallum hang on?
A big strike lands for Battle! That's really hurt McCallum and he's turned his back - Battle keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Battle jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!
A relieved looking Dre Battle 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: NJMMA #41: Bullet v Shushkev
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Klos 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.
Nice shot by Klos.
Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Battle wants to counter the offense by Klos and move into the clinch position.
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Klos.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battle.#CL2#
Battle rushes Klos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Battle.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klos prevents a body shot from Battle.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Nice body punch from Battle - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos pushes Battle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battle misses with the head strike. #T1#
Klos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Battle as the two fighters clinch.
Klos wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
Klos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klos has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Klos misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Battle jumps guard.
Battle wants to sweep here but Klos controlling him for the moment.
Klos slips nicely into half guard.
Battle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
Battle is staying active underneath Klos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Battle gets back to full guard.
Battle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Battle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klos's head.
Klos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Battle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Battle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Battle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Klos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle trying to control the position here.
Battle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Battle is pulling down on Klos's head. It's preventing any offense from Klos, at least for the moment.
Klos trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Klos works over Battle with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been informed that Battle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Klos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Klos lands a couple of elbows.
Klos with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Battle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Klos distracts Battle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Klos throws a big elbow that misses.
Klos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klos postures up.
Battle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Battle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Klos throws an elbow that misses. Battle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klos's guard. Nice move by Battle!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cal Klos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Battle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klos looks to score with a jab to the body but Battle is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battle! But no joy.
Klos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos with a hook.
Klos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Klos.#CL2#
Battle gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klos lands a nice uppercut.
Klos scores with a shot to the side of Battle's head. #T1#
Klos throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Battle working aggressively here.
Dre Battle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battle lands an uppercut.
Klos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klos misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klos's elbow.
Battle blocks a body shot from Klos.
Klos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Battle on the inside.
Battle lands an uppercut.#BC#
Klos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battle takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klos.#T2#
Battle takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Battle is rocked!
Klos circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Battle to the canvas! Battle doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Klos keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Klos!
Cal Klos took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: NJMMA #31: Dean v Lowe
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Battle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battle.
A nice combination there by Battle.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Menezes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Menezes prevents Battle from escaping the position.
Battle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Menezes tries for a kimura but Battle is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle tries to escape but Menezes is in control.
Battle prevents Menezes from moving into mount.
Battle regains half guard, as Menezes was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Battle sees it coming and defends easily.
Battle is trying to stand up here but Menezes is controlling him well.
Menezes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Battle defends the submission attempt.
Menezes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Battle is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Menezes prevents Battle from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but Battle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
Menezes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Battle reverses the position - he's now on top in Menezes's guard. #SUB#
Battle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Battle has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Battle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Menezes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Battle has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes wants to improve his position but Battle is controlling well. #T3#
Battle wants to stand up but Menezes is controlling the position. #SU2#
Battle stands up and beckons Menezes to join him on the feet.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menezes tries to clinch up
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes shoots in for a double leg but Battle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Menezes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menezes scrambles back to his feet.
Menezes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Battle.
Battle misses with an uppercut.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Battle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.#CL2#
Battle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Battle is working Menezes over against the cage.
A short right from Battle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menezes looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Menezes would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menezes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battle is keeping busy.
Battle lands a right hand.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Battle misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Menezes.
Menezes moves in looking to clinch but Battle pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Battle. #CL2#
Battle closes the distance and clinches.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards. #BC2#
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menezes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Battle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Battle throws a combination. Menezes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Battle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menezes, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Battle after a bit of a struggle.
Battle is leaning against Menezes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Battle stops a takedown attempt from Menezes.
Battle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Menezes has Battle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Battle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Battle.
Dre Battle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Menezes wants to stall.
Battle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menezes takes a shot to the head.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle lands a left hand.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Battle scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Battle.
Battle cracks Menezes with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Battle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menezes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Battle lands a two punch combo.
Battle connects with a nice looking jab.
Menezes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battle scores with a nice right hand.
Battle lands with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Battle.
Menezes tries to clinch there but Battle circles away.
Menezes wants to clinch but Battle slips to the side
and Battle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Menezes is rocked!
Battle scores with a jab.
Oh Menezes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menezes walks into a jab.
Menezes seems to have got his legs back now.
Battle thuds a left hand into Menezes's body.#T3#
Battle scores with a nice head shot.
Battle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battle connects with a right hand. Menezes shakes it off.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Battle defends it nicely.
Battle swinging wildly here.
Menezes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch but Battle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Battle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Battle jabs Menezes right on the nose. Menezes blinks but takes it well.
Battle scores with a one two! Menezes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD2#
Battle lands a left and a right that send Menezes crashing to the mat, dazed. Battle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#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!
Menezes wants to clinch
and Battle counters with a crisp right that sends Menezes to the canvas! Battle follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!
A victorious Dre Battle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ultimate Fighting Friday 3
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Battle throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Battle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battle throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Battle avoids it with no problem.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Battle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Battle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Battle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Battle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Battle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Battle passes Thompson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Battle thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Battle is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Battle controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Battle with the ground and pound but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Battle throws a big elbow that misses.
Battle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Battle throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Battle passes into half guard.
Battle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Battle thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Battle is just content to waste time from the top position. Thompson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Battle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Battle working some strikes from top position.
Battle throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Battle stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him. #T4#
Battle misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Battle! #CUT#
It looks like Colby Thompson has been cut.
Colby Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
Battle tests Thompson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Battle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colby Thompson 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Battle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Thompson tries to get set, Battle tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Battle looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battle.
Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Battle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
It looked like Battle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson .
Battle throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson . #T1#
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Battle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battle loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Battle throws a hook to the side of Thompson 's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson jabs Battle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Battle cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Battle defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Battle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Battle forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Battle misses with the head strike. #BC#
Battle breaks the clinch.
Thompson takes a swing at Battle's ribcage but misses.
Battle dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#T2#
Battle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Battle fails to land the takedown.
Battle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Battle throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Battle.
Battle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battle misses with a right hand
and Battle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Battle's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Thompson .
Dre Battle is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL#
Battle has managed to clinch.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson .
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Battle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Battle lands with a light punch inside.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson .
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Battle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Battle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from Battle misses.
The fighters circling - Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Colby Thompson 's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Battle.
Decent striking displayed by Battle there.
Battle throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battle throws out the jab.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Battle.
Thompson throws a head kick but Battle moves out of range.
Battle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colby Thompson 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Battle throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson wants to counter the offense by Battle and move into the clinch position.
Battle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battle.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson 's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Battle. That snapped Thompson 's head back.
Nice cross by Battle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson cracks Battle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson slips a jab from Battle.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##CL#
Battle moves into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Battle blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Battle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thompson parries the strikes from Battle easily there. Battle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
Battle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Battle is chipping away with strikes.
Battle working the ground and pound but Thompson is defending the strikes.
Battle cracks Thompson with a big right hand but Thompson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battle is trying to ground and pound but Thompson uses the momentary lack of control by Battle to regain half guard.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Battle.
Battle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Battle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Battle connects with a nice short shot to Thompson 's temple. #T3#
Battle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Battle connects with a nice short shot to Thompson 's temple.
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Battle scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
The cut above Colby Thompson 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Battle thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Battle working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
Colby Thompson 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dre Battle!
Dre Battle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Vechten Avond 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Battle gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Battle manages to retain guard.
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Battle wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Craig Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Battle closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Battle lands a left hand.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Battle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Battle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Battle on the inside.
Battle is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Battle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Battle drops Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Battle is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!
Dre Battle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Vechten Avond 1
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Battle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souza tries for a takedown but Battle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Battle. Battle maintains the clinch. #TD#
Souza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Souza manages to end up in side control.
Souza has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
Battle is trying to improve his position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Battle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Battle struggling a bit here.
Battle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Souza wants to stand but Battle is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Battle, who protects the arm well.
Battle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souza slows the pace down. #T2#
Souza trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Souza wants to stand but Battle is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Battle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Souza.
Battle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Souza trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom. #T3#
Battle is trying to work for a sweep but Souza has mounted him!
Battle wants to control but Souza is having none of it.
Battle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza lands a big elbow.
Battle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Battle tries to lock up and control but Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Battle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Battle doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T4#
Souza wants to control the pace but Battle is squirming around nicely.
Souza manages to capitalize on a mistake by Battle to take his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Souza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Souza misses with an elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle is in bad spot here.
Battle keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Battle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Souza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Battle scores with a nice right hand.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
letting Battle counter with a right hand.
Battle scores with a jab to the body.
Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Battle connects with a looping right hand.
Battle tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Battle lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased.
Souza moves to clinch but Battle breaks away
and Battle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Souza gets a clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Battle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Battle lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Souza tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battle.#T1##TD2#
Battle decides to pull guard.
Battle keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Battle looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Battle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Battle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Souza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Battle is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battle scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Battle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Battle jabs at Souza's body.
Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Souza goes for a double leg but Battle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battle continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Battle counters with a crisp right that sends Souza to the canvas! Battle follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!

Event: Vereeuwigd 6
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Graves clinches up with Battle and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves trying to stall but Battle improves his position.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Battle.
Battle tries to pull guard but Graves holds him up against the cage and eventually Battle drops back down to his feet.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Battle jumps guard.
Battle has Graves pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Battle has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Battle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Graves trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #T1#
Battle has Graves pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Battle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Battle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Graves wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Battle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graves is looking to clinch but Battle is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Battle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Battle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves misses the body punch
and Battle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battle shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Battle sets himself, and Graves steps forward looking for the clinch! Battle avoids it this time.
Nick Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves tries to clinch but Battle is having none of it.
Battle misses with a straight left.
Graves wants to counter with a clinch but Battle pushes him away.
Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.#CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Graves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. #T3#
Battle misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Battle's ribcage.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away.
Graves jabs at Battle's body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Battle tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Battle fails to pull guard.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves looking to stall.
Graves is looking to control Battle's arms but Battle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage.
Graves is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Battle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Battle jumps guard but Graves stands there with Battle around his waist. Battle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Battle jumps guard but Graves stands there with Battle around his waist. Battle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Battle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Battle is breathing heavily.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battle lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Battle.
A little feinted left hand from Battle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Battle.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Battle misses with a looping left.
Battle misses with a straight right.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battle swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Dre Battle has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Battle avoids the damage to the body.
Battle gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves is trying to stall.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battle blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Graves. #T2#
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Graves tries to stall but Battle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away. #CL#
Battle closes the distance and clinches.
Battle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Battle avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Graves wants to stall.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graves walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graves wants to clinch up but Battle keeps it at a distance.
Battle throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Battle is defending well for now.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves is looking to control Battle's arms but Battle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Battle jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves wants to stall.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graves to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dre Battle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Battle jumps into guard, dragging Graves to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Battle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Graves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Battle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Battle is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Battle back into the cage.#TD#
Battle pulls guard successfully.
Battle seems keen to control Graves's posture.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Battle is trying to control the position but Graves postures up.
Dre Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Battle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Battle looking to control but Graves passes into half guard.
Battle is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Battle wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well. #SUB#
Battle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Battle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nick Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DSOF 5
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
EoS takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Battle misses with a wild body shot.
EoS is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
EoS moves out of range as Battle strikes.
EoS throws a counter combo.
Battle connects with a right hand. EoS shakes it off.
Battle swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and EoS counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
EoS thows a huge punch but Battle dodges it nicely.
Battle pushes EoS off looking to stand but EoS dives back in and keeps control.
Battle's coaches at Convicted Doghouse 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle 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.
EoS content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
EoS prevents Battle from standing back up.
EoS looks to land a strike but Battle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Battle wants to stand but EoS is controlling the position.
EoS postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
EoS throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
EoS is looking to stand up but Battle won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of EoS's head.#CUT#
It looks like Orlando EoS has been cut.
Battle misses with a right hand #TD2#
and EoS counters with a nice double leg into side control. Battle won't be happy with that.
Battle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but EoS has just dragged him back down to the mat.
EoS throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Battle works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
EoS thows a huge punch but Battle dodges it nicely.
EoS is trying to control. Battle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
EoS misses with a head shot. Battle uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
EoS prevents Battle from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as EoS accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst EoS is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Battle throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and EoS counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by EoS.
EoS prevents Battle from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from EoS seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Battle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, EoS asserts his dominance and retains side control.
EoS throws an elbow but Battle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Battle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
EoS looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Battle is avoiding damage well.
Battle pushes EoS away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, EoS gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
EoS working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Battle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but EoS is controlling him well.
EoS trying to control the position but Battle is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Battle cracks EoS with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
EoS tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Battle swivels and escapes.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
EoS avoids the body shot from Battle.
Battle lands with a hook. EoS tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Battle throws a lazy right hand but EoS sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Battle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
EoS avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dre Battle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Battle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
EoS is rocked!
EoS walks straight into a right hand from Battle - that's dropped him! Battle jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save EoS from any more punishment! EoS complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dre Battle!

Event: DSOF 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Out.
Battle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Out has an Americana. Battle didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Out is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Out hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tap Out!
An out of breath Tap Out thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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