Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 020 NINE
Date: Aug 21, 2023

#R1#
Randle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randle misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Randle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #CUT#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.#TD2#
Randle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Randle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley 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.
Randle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle preventing the sweep.
Dudley is working hard here to advance position.
Randle wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Dudley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dudley tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet. #SUB2#
Randle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudley working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Randle wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Randle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Randle avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randle.
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Randle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Randle in his tracks for a moment.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Randle prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley prevents Randle from breaking the clinch.
Randle blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Randle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dudley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Randle tries to counter with a clinch but Dudley shakes him off and moves away.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randle.
A left lands for Dudley.
Randle throws out a leg kick but Dudley moves out of range and Randle only half commits.
Dudley stuffs the takedown.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dudley moves out of range as Randle strikes.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Dudley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Randle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Randle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Randle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Randle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Randle looking to secure an arm triangle but Dudley defends it well.
Dudley wants to control but Randle is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lue Randle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Randle looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
As Randle tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Randle manages to avoid the attempt.
Randle throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Randle in a clinch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Randle is looking for a takedown.
Randle tries to break the clinch but Dudley is controlling the position.
Randle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randle's defenses.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Randle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dudley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Randle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudley is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dudley defends well.
Dudley wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randle trying to keep a closed guard but Dudley is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Randle has an active guard here but Dudley has managed to pass into half guard.
Randle trying to control from the bottom.
Dudley controlling the action here.
Dudley is nestled in close to Randle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lue Randle has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dudley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Randle defending well though.
Dudley controlling the pace.
Randle trying to control but Dudley postures up.
Randle tries to get to full guard but Dudley has control of the leg.
Randle is looking to control Dudley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randle avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
Randle takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Randle is trying to push Dudley away but Dudley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Randle tries to score a body lock takedown but Dudley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Randle is looking for a takedown.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randle's defenses.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Randle blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Randle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dudley prevents it.
Randle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dudley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lue Randle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dudley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Randle is trying to drag Dudley to the mat but Dudley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Lue Randle's cut even more.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randle can do to turn this around?
Randle blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Randle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudley smiles and moves away. #T1#
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Dudley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Randle is trying to drag Dudley to the mat but Dudley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Randle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dudley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Randle avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley. #CUT#The cut above Lue Randle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Randle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dudley gets underhooks to prevent Randle's takedown attempt.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Randle shrugs off.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Randle takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Lue Randle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damian Dudley!
After the big win, Damian Dudley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Hohenthal
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Aldarisio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Aldarisio misses with the head strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldarisio blocks the elbow strike.
Aldarisio blocks the elbow strike.
Aldarisio lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Aldarisio lands a right hand.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio misses with a body punch.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldarisio digs a right hand underneath Dudley's ribcage. Dudley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aldarisio blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Aldarisio avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
Aldarisio digs a right hand into Dudley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudley's gas tank.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Aldarisio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Aldarisio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aldarisio blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aldarisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Aldarisio avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Aldarisio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aldarisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Aldarisio avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Aldarisio is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dudley looks winded!
Aldarisio lands with a short shot to the head.
Aldarisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldarisio jumps guard but Dudley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aldarisio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldarisio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Aldarisio.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Aldarisio avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage. #T2#
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldarisio avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Aldarisio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Aldarisio.
A short right from Aldarisio.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Aldarisio - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldarisio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dudley can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldarisio. #TD#
Aldarisio successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Aldarisio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aldarisio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dudley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Aldarisio has his foot on Dudley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dudley works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Aldarisio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dudley is aware though and is defending well.
Dudley trying to control but Aldarisio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aldarisio looking for a guillotine here but Dudley defends easily. #SUB#
Aldarisio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Aldarisio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dudley doesn't defend quickly enough and Aldarisio has managed to lock this one up! Can Dudley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aldarisio on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Aldarisio!

Event: SMASH: Cobb vs Bartz
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.#CL2#
Sven tries to keep at a distance but Dudley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sven takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sven blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Sven.
Sven displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Sven lands a body punch.
Sven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sven.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Sven pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Sven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Sven.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sven takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Sven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Sven takes a shot to the head.
Sven blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Sven lands a left hand.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Sven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Sven's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Sven.
Sven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Sven scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sven is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Sven taking a breather.
Sven blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to work over Sven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sven blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Sven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dudley tries to work over Sven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Sven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sven pushes Dudley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sven as the two fighters clinch.
Dudley looks winded!#T3#
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Sven.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sven.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sven's brow.
Sven lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Sven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Sven.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sven's defenses.
Sven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Sven prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sven is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Sven.
A right handed body shot lands from Sven.
Sven pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Sven.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sven lands with a right to the head.
Sven lands with a light punch inside.
Sven can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Sven.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Sven.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sven.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sven lands a body shot.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sven tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sven.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Sven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sven cracks Dudley with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Sven. Those never looked like landing.
Sven just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley wants to counter with a clinch but Sven pushes him away.#CL2#
Dudley has Sven up against the cage in a clinch.
Sven has Dudley pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Sven.
Sven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sven avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Sven tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Sven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Sven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Sven. #T1#
Sven lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Dudley is rocked!
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Sven finish him?
Sven lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dudley to his knees! Sven keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Frewin 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
Ape clobbers Dudley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ape misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Ape lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ape.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Ape avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ape's defenses.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Dudley takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage. #T1#
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Ape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dudley's face. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Dudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Ape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Ape has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ape as the two fighters clinch.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ape avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Good body shot from Ape.
Dudley gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ape.
A shot in the inside from Ape.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape misses with a body punch.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ape tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Ape takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ape.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ape blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Ape in his tracks for a moment.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ape stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Dudley tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ape scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ape. That snapped Dudley's head back.
Dudley moves forwards but Ape connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Ape clinches up against the cage.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Ape avoiding damage.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape lands a body punch.
Ape avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape misses with a body punch.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape pushes Dudley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Ape lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape prevents a body shot from Dudley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ape.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Ape.
Ape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley pushes Ape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ape is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ape has his back to the cage.
Ape just leaning against Dudley, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Ape lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Ape lands a left hand.
Ape landing knees to the head.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Ape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dudley's face. #T4#
Ape has Dudley pressed against the cage.
Dudley tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ape presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ape's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Ape closes the distance and pushes Dudley back into the cage.
Ape dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ape avoiding damage.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ape.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Ape misses with a punch to the body.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape tries to stall but Dudley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Ape misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ape is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ape has his back to the cage.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Ape to work.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Ape 's eye.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Ape is pushing Dudley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dudley lands an elbow just above Ape 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ape's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Ape is trying to stall.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Ape.
Dudley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Dudley.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ape or not.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms. #T4#
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Ape's ribcage. Ape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley cracks Ape with a nice body shot.
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ape's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ape has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Dudley misses with a left hand
and Hearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley misses with a hook
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley cracks Hearn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hearn lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Hearn fakes the leg kick and cracks Dudley in the body.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Hearn throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Hearn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Black House in the buildup to the fight.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
It looked like Hearn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudley moves to clinch but Hearn breaks away
and Hearn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Hearn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dudley's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Hearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hearn manages to break the clinch.
Hearn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley slips under a jab from Hearn.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Hearn circles away and keeps his distance.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Hearn is out of range.
Hearn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Dudley blocks the body kick.
Dudley lands an overhand right.
Hearn lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
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!
Dudley misses with a hook
and Hearn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hearn defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Hearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hearn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Dudley pushes Hearn up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hearn.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hearn misses with some punches. #BC#
Hearn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hearn connects with a solid leg kick.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
It appears Hearn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dudley clobbers Hearn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hearn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hearn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hearn.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hearn connects with a right hand. Dudley shakes it off.
Dudley throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Hearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hearn counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Hearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearn is looking for a counter combo.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hearn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Hearn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Hearn circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Dudley misses with a left hand
and Hearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Hearn shakes it off.
Hearn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dudley just manages to avoid it.
Dudley with a jab.
Dudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hearn.
Dudley misses with a hook. Hearn ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearn lands a right hook to the body.
Hearn scores with a jab.
Hearn lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Hearn slips the punch.
Hearn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Hearn is looking to counter punch.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Hearn moves out of range as Dudley strikes.#CL2#
Dudley darts in and clinches Hearn up against the cage.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley tries to work over Hearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas Hearn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Hearn.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hearn blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Hearn works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley is breathing heavily.
Hearn works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearn gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hearn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dudley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hearn counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearn circles away.
Hearn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hearn lands a nice looking body kick.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
Dudley tries to clinch up
and Hearn counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Hearn.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearn circles away.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudley swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Hearn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hearn throws a leg kick which misses Dudley's front leg but catches the back leg as Dudley tries to avoid it.
Hearn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dudley at a distance.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Hearn counters with a nice body kick.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Hearn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dudley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hearn.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Hearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hearn misses the target.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Hearn pushes him off.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Hearn is avoiding it.
As Dudley backs away, Hearn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Hearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearn.
Hearn moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Hearn is looking for a counter combo.
Hearn lands with a kick to the temple. Dudley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hearn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hearn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley misses with an uppercut.
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearn moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Dudley throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudley moves to clinch but Hearn breaks away
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Hearn tried to counter with a leg kick but Dudley avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Dudley looks to move away, Hearn throws a big counter combo but Dudley just gets out of the way.
Hearn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearn swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Hearn is looking to counter punch.
Hearn defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Hearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hearn connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Hearn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hearn with a jab.
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dudley thinking.
Dudley lands a really nice looking cross but Hearn seems unphased.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearn looks to land a body kick but Dudley moved away.
Dudley throws a hook but Hearn avoids it easily.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Hearn is avoiding it.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Hearn slips under a jab from Dudley.
Hearn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dudley blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Hearn.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Thomas Hearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearn keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudley.#T1#
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hearn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dudley digs a good hook to Hearn's body.
Dudley's corner calls for a 1-2. Dudley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dudley tries to clinch but Hearn is having none of it.
Dudley jabs Hearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dudley tries to clinch but Hearn is having none of it.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Hearn circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hearn. That's going to slow Dudley down.
Hearn misses with a two punch combination.
Dudley misses with a jab to the body
and Hearn counters with a low kick, right behind Dudley 's knee.
Hearn swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Hearn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Dudley has Hearn up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Hearn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hearn moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Hearn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dudley cracks Hearn with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Dudley takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Hearn.
Hearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Hearn lands an uppercut.
Dudley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hearn.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body.
Hearn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not.
Hearn cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Hearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudley.
Nice body punch from Hearn.
Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearn.
Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Hearn breaks from the clinch.
Dudley throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hearn throws a good cross that connects.
Hearn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Hearn keeps it at a distance.
Hearn's corner calls for a 1-2. Hearn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hearn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Hearn.
Hearn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dudley misses the body punch
letting Hearn counter with a right hand.
Hearn throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Dudley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hearn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hearn lands a jab-cross combination.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hearn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dudley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hearn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Dudley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hearn, pushing him back against the cage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hearn.
Hearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a combination. Dudley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz 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.
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudley under the eye.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley jabs at El Shabazz's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.#CL#
Dudley tries to keep at a distance but El Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from El Shabazz.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
El Shabazz is stalling here.
El Shabazz is struggling to control the position.
El Shabazz seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
A knee to the head by El Shabazz. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
El Shabazz is stalling here.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz has Dudley pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malik El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Dudley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feinted with a counter takedown.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses its target.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley slips under a jab from El Shabazz.#T2#
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as El Shabazz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
El Shabazz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
The referee is keeping an eye on El Shabazz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz taking a breather.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dudley is keeping busy.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Shabazz avoiding damage. #BC#
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
El Shabazz is looking to wear down Dudley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
El Shabazz punishes Dudley's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. El Shabazz doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - El Shabazz scores with a four punch combination!
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Dudley swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley. #CL#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Dudley's head back. #CL#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Dudley.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Shabazz has Dudley pushed against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz looking to slow down the pace here.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage. #T2#
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
El Shabazz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
El Shabazz looking to stall.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
El Shabazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A right-left combo lands from Dudley.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.#T3#
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Dudley drives through and clinches with El Shabazz against the cage.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from El Shabazz.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz stalling.
El Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for El Shabazz to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but El Shabazz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley tries to counter by closing the distance.
El Shabazz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Shabazz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dudley connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley digs a good hook to El Shabazz's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dudley tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jab from Dudley.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz with a nice cross.
El Shabazz digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Dudley forces El Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
El Shabazz is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now El Shabazz has his back to the cage.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley letting El Shabazz take a breather here.
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!
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudley as El Shabazz tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley lands an uppercut.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Dudley scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz wants to stall.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Dudley. #T4#
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Shabazz tries to circle away but Dudley has him pinned against the cage.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Dudley blocks a jab.
Dudley scores with a shot to the body.
Smart tried to score with a low kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smart's defenses.
Smart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley is leaning against Smart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smart avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
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!
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Smart.
Smart working aggressively here.
Smart lands an uppercut.
Smart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Smart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smart moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Smart scores with a nice head shot.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Smart.
Dudley tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Smart finds it's target.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart misses with a shot to the body
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Smart lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley stuns Smart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smart misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart throws a solid leg kick but Dudley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smart.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smart throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudley as he avoids it easily.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
And Smart tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudley misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Dudley walks into a stiff left hand from Smart.
Smart closes the distance and clinches up with Dudley, looking for a takedown. Smart pushes Dudley against the cage but Dudley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Dudley tries to clinch but Smart is having none of it.
Dudley tries to clinch but Smart moves out of range. #T3#
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smart throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Smart misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Smart. That snapped Dudley's head back.
Smart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dudley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smart lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Smart's head.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Smart's shoulder, as Smart tries to avoid the shot.
Smart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smart swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Dudley slips a jab from Smart.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smart manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Smart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Smart scores with a takedown into Dudley's guard.
Smart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudley pulls Smart in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dudley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Smart misses with a hook
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Smart and move into the clinch.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Smart moved out of range nicely.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Smart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Smart and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smart manages to circle out of the way.
Smart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudley momentarily.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smart. #T1##TD2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Smart.
Smart throws a strike aimed at the side of Dudley's head but Dudley avoids it well.
Dudley is not content to let Smart control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Smart wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Smart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dudley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smart.
Smart wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Smart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom here.
Smart in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Smart trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Smart misses with the ground and pound.
Smart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smart throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smart scores with punches from side control.
Smart in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smart in side control, throwing shots but Dudley defends. #T4#
Smart scoring with punches from side control.
Smart working the body and head with strikes.
Smart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smart trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smart.
Smart lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dudley dips to his left and cracks Smart with an uppercut!
Smart fails with the takedown.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Smart ducks down to avoid it.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudley moves out of range of the leg kick from Smart.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Smart throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smart misses the target.
Smart walks into a straight right hand from Dudley.#T1#
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart misses with a leg kick.
Smart thows a leg kick but Dudley checks it
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smart misses with an uppercut
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Dudley rushes Smart and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
A short right from Smart on the inside.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smart lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dudley on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smart.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dudley down to the mat. Dudley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart connects with a right hand. Dudley shakes it off.
Dudley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dudley slips a straight right by Smart.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Smart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Dudley gets a clinch.
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dudley down to the mat. Dudley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smart scrambles back to his feet.
Smart throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.#T3#
Smart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudley under the eye.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Smart thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Dudley slips a jab from Smart.
Smart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smart throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Smart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dudley is trying to defend but Smart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Dudley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart connects with the punch.#T4#
Dudley misses with a two punch combination.
Smart throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Smart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dudley is out of range and Smart settles back down. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Smart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smart digs a right hand underneath Dudley's ribcage. Dudley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dudley prevents it.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
Smart blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Dong cracks Dudley with an open hand slap.
Dong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cannabis Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong throws a quick counter head kick but Dudley was just out of range.
Dudley falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Dong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Dong jumps guard and drags Dudley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dong passes into half guard.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dudley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Dudley trying to hold on to Dong's head to control him but Dong postures up. #T2#
Dudley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dong.
Dudley trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dong is looking for a kimura but Dudley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dong to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dong is working for an americana but Dudley has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dong was thinking about the submission.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dong stands and throws Dudley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dudley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dudley has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom here.
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Dudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dudley tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.#SUB#
Dong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dudley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Hung Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dong throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Dong has closed the distance and engaged Dudley in a clinch.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong blocks an elbow strike.
Dong is trying to pull guard but Dudley has him pressed against the cage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dong tries to pull guard but Dudley won't allow it.
Dong jumps guard but Dudley stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Hung Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dudley works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dong takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dong tries to pull guard but Dudley holds him up against the cage and eventually Dong drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Dong fails to pull guard.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dong jumps guard but Dudley stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong misses with the head strike. #TD#
Dong drags the fight down to the ground.
Dudley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dong looking to control but Dudley passes into half guard.
Dudley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dudley passes to side control.
Dong is trying to get back to half guard.
Dudley working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Dudley trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Dong regains half guard.
Dong is looking to control Dudley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dong avoid being mounted?
Dong is staying active underneath Dudley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dudley in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Dong has an active guard here but Dudley has managed to pass into half guard.
Dudley is stalling here. Dong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dudley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dudley is trying to control Dong's posture but Dong avoids it.
Dong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Long Hung Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudley keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Dong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dudley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dudley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dong's guard! Nice work there by Dudley!
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dudley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dudley trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Dudley cracks Dong with an open hand slap.
Dudley throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Dong darts in and clinches Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudley smiles and moves away. #CL#
Dong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudley, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dudley misses with some punches. #TD#
Dong pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Dong working for a triangle but Dudley defends it easily.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Dudley is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Dong working for submissions but it's allowed Dudley to get to half guard.
Dudley is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dong reverses the position - he's now on top in Dudley's guard.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dudley struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dong is trying to get an arm triangle but Dudley is defending well. #SUB#
Dong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Dudley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudley keeps working.
Dong controls the position.
Dudley wants to control but Dong postures up.#SUB#
Dong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dudley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dudley is not content to let Dong control the position.
Dudley wants to control but Dong postures up.
Dudley throws a couple of strikes there. #SUB#
Dong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dudley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dudley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dong off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong trying to control the hands but Dudley breaks the grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Long Hung Dong.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Hung Dong!
A determined Long Hung Dong didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lundgren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dudley throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dudley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lundgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lundgren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dudley is fending him off so far but Lundgren persists. Nope, Dudley circles away and we're back to standing.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Lundgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lundgren. #SUB#
Lundgren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dudley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lundgren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lundgren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dudley tries to bench press Lundgren off him but Lundgren keeps the position.
Dudley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lundgren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dudley tries to improve position but can't.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudley keeps working.
Lundgren gets to mount! Dudley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dudley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Lundgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
Dudley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dudley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Lundgren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
Lundgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgren, not yet.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dudley landing some decent shots from guard.
Lundgren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren forces his way into half guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Dudley defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lundgren gets a double leg takedown into Dudley's guard.

Dudley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lundgren shoots in but no luck this time.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Dudley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Lundgren looking for a takedown.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Dudley on the inside.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Dudley lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Lundgren shrugs off.
Lundgren jumps guard but Dudley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dudley lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Mattias Lundgren's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lundgren takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundgren wants a takedown.
Dudley stops a takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lundgren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dudley can turn it around.
Lundgren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dudley walks away with a smile on his face. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dudley with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Lundgren 's eye. #T3#
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lundgren controls his hands.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley is leaning against Lundgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lundgren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dudley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Dudley as Lundgren shoots in.
Lundgren walks into a left hand.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lundgren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Lundgren attempts a counter takedown but Dudley avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense.
Lundgren slips under a jab from Dudley.
Dudley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lundgren. Lundgren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lundgren or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudley, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lundgren or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudley, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Dudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley is pressed up against the cage. Lundgren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dudley down to the mat. Dudley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lundgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Dudley throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Dudley rushes Lundgren and presses him up against the cage.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Mattias Lundgren's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Mattias Lundgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Osiris dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Osiris lands a slapping body shot.
Osiris misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley connects with a jab.
Dudley connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley digs a good body shot into Osiris's ribs.
Osiris tried to score with a low kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osiris throws out the jab.
Dudley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osiris was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Osiris throws a chopping leg kick but Dudley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osiris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Osiris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dudley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dudley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osiris.
Osiris thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1##CL#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osiris backwards.
Osiris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osiris lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Osiris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osiris misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Osiris working aggressively here.
Osiris misses with the head strike.
Osiris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Osiris.
Osiris lands a right hand.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Osiris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osiris tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Osiris shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Osiris scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head. #T2#
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Osiris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Osiris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Osiris tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osiris's brow.
Dudley lands with a right to the head.
Osiris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osiris throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Osiris throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Osiris blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Osiris.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Osiris fails to land.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Osiris 's eye. #T3#
Osiris avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osiris digs a right hand into Dudley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudley's gas tank.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Eric Osiris's cut even more.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Osiris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Osiris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osiris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osiris blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Osiris tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osiris blocking some punches.
Osiris scores with a shoulder strike.
Osiris tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osiris is working Dudley over against the cage.
Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
Osiris blocks an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osiris cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Osiris lands an uppercut.#T4#
Osiris lands with a light punch inside.
Osiris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osiris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Osiris avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osiris's brow.
Osiris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osiris blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Osiris.
Osiris scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Osiris breaks the clinch.
Osiris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Osiris.
Osiris lands with a nice body kick.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osiris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Osiris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Osiris moves away and avoids it.
Osiris slips a jab from Dudley.
Dudley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
Osiris lands a nice shot that snaps Dudley's head back.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Osiris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Osiris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley tries to clinch but Osiris moves out of range.
Dudley swings for the body but Osiris moves out of range.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Osiris misses with a looping right.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley is looking to wear down Osiris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Osiris takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
Osiris lands with a right to the head.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Eric Osiris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osiris avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Osiris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osiris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osiris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osiris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osiris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Osiris misses with some punches.
Osiris blocks an elbow strike.
Osiris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Osiris lands a shoulder strike.
Osiris misses with the head strike.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Osiris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Osiris.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Osiris 's eye.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Osiris's defenses.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Osiris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Osiris has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Eric Osiris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Osiris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Osiris fails to land. #T3#
Osiris blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Osiris shrugs off.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Osiris as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osiris's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osiris. #BC2#
Osiris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osiris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osiris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Osiris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osiris.
Osiris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley drops his hands momentarily and Osiris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Osiris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Osiris swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range. #T4#
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Osiris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osiris takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Osiris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osiris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Osiris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dudley scores with the left hand. Osiris knows he should have avoided that one.
Osiris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley tries to clinch but Osiris is having none of it.
Dudley catches Osiris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Osiris. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dudley gets a clinch.
Osiris misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Osiris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Osiris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osiris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Osiris and move into the clinch.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osiris.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley walks into a jab.
Osiris takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
As Osiris tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Osiris manages to avoid the attempt.
Eric Osiris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Osiris saw that one coming.
Dudley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Osiris misses the jab.
Osiris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Osiris misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osiris.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Osiris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osiris cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Osiris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osiris lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osiris lands a right hand.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Osiris misses with a body punch.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Osiris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Osiris pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Dudley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Osiris breaks from the clinch.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Osiris scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Dudley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osiris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osiris drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dudley right on the button. Dudley goes down! Osiris follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Osiris gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Osiris!
A victorious Eric Osiris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mountain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mountain avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Mountain avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Mountain misses with some punches. #T1#
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike.
Mountain tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley. #T2#
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
A right handed body shot lands from Dudley.
Mountain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kaki Mountain has been cut.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Mountain controls the action.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Mountain blocks a body shot from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mountain at a distance.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley tries to counter with a clinch but Mountain shakes him off and moves away.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley staying out of range there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley moves out of range as Mountain throws a body kick.
Dudley tries to counter with a clinch but Mountain shakes him off and moves away.
Dudley swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley connects with the punch.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaki Mountain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mountain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Mountain throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Dudley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley moves out of range as Mountain throws a body kick.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain scores with a jab.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target. #T1#
Dudley tries to clinch up
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Dudley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mountain rather than just go for the knockout.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Mountain clobbers Dudley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain. #T2#
A big right from Mountain misses.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Dudley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mountain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mountain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudley.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Dudley lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mountain.
Mountain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
Mountain tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
A short left from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Dudley misses with a combination
and Mountain counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain slips a jab from Dudley.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dudley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dudley throws a right and a left that Mountain avoids nicely.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Dudley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaki Mountain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mountain slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
A jab from Mountain finds it's way through Dudley's defenses.
Mountain scores with a jab. Dudley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
Mountain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dudley jabs Mountain right on the nose. Mountain blinks but takes it well.
Dudley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mountain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountain looks for the body kick but Dudley saw that one coming. #T1#
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain lunges at Dudley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dudley's hand.
Mountain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dudley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dudley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mountain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Mountain misses.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Dudley darts in trying to clinch
and Mountain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Mountain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mountain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dudley's head backwards.
Dudley scores with a three punch combo!
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dudley defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body. Mountain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Dudley is rocked!
Mountain throws an overhand right that drops Dudley like a sack of potatoes! Mountain dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaki Mountain!
An out of breath Kaki Mountain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Kitjakarn
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Dudley clinches.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dong takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Dong blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong is working Dudley over against the cage.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong. #TD#
Dong pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Dudley looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Dudley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dudley wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Dong trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dong trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom. #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.
Dong passes Dudley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dudley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Dudley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dudley moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
A big right from Dong misses.
Dudley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dudley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong fails to pull guard.
Dong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Long Hung Dong has been cut.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dong lands a right hand.
Dudley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dudley walks away with a smile on his face. Dong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dong tries to pull guard but Dudley holds him up against the cage and eventually Dong drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Long Hung Dong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dong jabs Dudley right on the nose. Dudley blinks but takes it well.
Dudley throws a right and a left that Dong avoids nicely. #CL#
Dong rushes Dudley and presses him up against the cage.
Dong blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Dong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Dong in his tracks for a moment.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley lands with a right to the head.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Dong shrugs off.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Dong stalling against the cage.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dudley tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dudley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Dong avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Dong.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dong tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Dong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong blocking some punches.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley presses Dong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dong tries to pull guard but Dudley won't allow it.
Dong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dong tries to pull guard but Dudley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong stalling the fight.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong lands a left hand.
Dong leaning against his opponent.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Hung Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong tries to pull guard but Dudley won't allow it.
Dong takes an elbow to the temple.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Dong lands with a short shot to the head.
Dong blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Long Hung Dong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dong moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Dudley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dudley.
Dong lands a glancing blow to the side of Dudley's head.
A clash of legs there as Dudley blocks the low kick.
Dong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Dudley misses
and Dong counters with a solid body kick.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Dong misses its intended target.
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Dudley tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Dong pulls guard.
Dudley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Dudley trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dudley looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dudley trying to control the position.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley has Dong pulled in close to control his posture.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dudley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dong's guard. #REVB#
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Dong pulls Dudley in close to his closed guard and prevents Dudley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dong wants to stand but Dudley is controlling the position. #T3#
Dudley trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong has his hands on Dudley's head, controlling the position.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dudley throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong tries to land a front kick but Dudley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dudley.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudley throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong scores with a one two! Dudley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dong looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
Dong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long Hung Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Mouth vs River
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Dudley didn't see that one coming.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudley defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz tests Dudley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Shabazz, as that shot connected.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Shabazz at a distance.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Dudley takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Dudley throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dudley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Shabazz rather than just go for the knockout.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.#T1#
Dudley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Dudley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with an outside leg kick.
El Shabazz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
El Shabazz darts in and clinches Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #T2#
Nice body punch from Dudley.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely. #T3#
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley. #BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch. #CL#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
El Shabazz lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Shabazz.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Shabazz at a distance.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley ducks right into an uppercut from El Shabazz.
Dudley throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Dudley. #T1#
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Good exchange - El Shabazz coming out on top.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley wants to clinch up but El Shabazz keeps it at a distance.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before El Shabazz has time to react.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Dudley takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
El Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudley throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley digs a right hand into El Shabazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on El Shabazz's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Dudley cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Dudley avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley lands a left hand.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Dudley scores with a shot to the body.
Dudley jabs at El Shabazz's body.
Dudley throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz moves forwards but Dudley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
It looked like El Shabazz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target. #T1#
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Dudley.#CL2#
Dudley pushes El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dudley tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dudley as the two fighters clinch.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Dudley. #T4#
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Kohler
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Dudley checks a low kick from Voronov.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voronov flicks out a counter leg kick but Dudley steps away.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronov.
Nice jab there from Voronov.
Dudley slips under a jab from Voronov.
Dudley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Voronov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley throws a jab when Voronov was well out of range.
Dudley misses with a hook
enabling Voronov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronov.
Dudley moves out of range as Voronov strikes.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronov.
A big left from Voronov misses.
Dudley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dudley checks a low kick from Voronov.
Voronov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voronov needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voronov. #CL#
Dudley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voronov can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action. #T1#
Voronov lands an uppercut.
Voronov takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Voronov lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voronov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voronov can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Voronov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Voronov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Voronov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voronov's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Yuri Voronov has been cut.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Voronov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronov has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Voronov working aggressively here.
Dudley pushes Voronov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Voronov lands an elbow just above Dudley 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Voronov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Voronov misses with a knee strike.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Voronov 's eye.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronov controls his hands.
Voronov tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Voronov tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voronov or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Voronov lands with a left to the head.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voronov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dudley's brow. #T3#
Voronov is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Voronov lands a shoulder strike.
Voronov lands a knee to the body.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Voronov.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voronov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Voronov 's eye.
Dudley takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voronov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Voronov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Voronov.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Voronov in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Voronov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Voronov throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley pushes Voronov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voronov throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Voronov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Voronov avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #CUT#That has opened up Yuri Voronov's cut even more.
Dudley cracks Voronov with a nice body shot.
Voronov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voronov is pressed against the cage. Dudley pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Voronov! Two more big strikes from Dudley and Voronov crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
After the big win, Damian Dudley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito 2
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ducreux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Ducreux steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ducreux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Ducreux slams his shin into Dudley's torso.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Ducreux's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand
and Ducreux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley throws a series of punches but Ducreux moves out of range.
Ducreux sizes up Dudley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ducreux lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Ducreux throws a body kick that misses
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ducreux throws a leg kick that misses.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ducreux looks to land a body kick but Dudley moved away.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ducreux thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ducreux moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Dudley takes a swing at Ducreux's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Ducreux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ducreux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ducreux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Dudley moves into the clinch.
Ducreux lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ducreux dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Ducreux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ducreux was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Ducreux looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Ducreux misses with a looping right.
Dudley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Ducreux.
Ducreux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ducreux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##CL#
Dudley has Ducreux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Ducreux on the inside.
Ducreux lands with a right to the head.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Ducreux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ducreux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ducreux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dudley digs a good body shot into Ducreux's ribs.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ducreux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ducreux.
Dudley is looking to wear down Ducreux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dudley lands with a nice combination. Ducreux backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ducreux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dudley moves out of range as Ducreux throws a body kick.
Dudley tries to counter by clinching up but Ducreux breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ducreux.
Ducreux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ducreux is looking to chop away at Dudley's legs.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ducreux was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Ducreux counters with a body kick.
Ducreux misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ducreux.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dudley misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ducreux - that will leave a mark!
Ducreux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ducreux moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Ducreux keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ducreux looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.#T4#
Crunch! Ducreux slams his shin into Dudley's torso.
Dudley defending well as Ducreux loads up on a big left hand.
Ducreux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ducreux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Ducreux walks into a left hand.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ducreux was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Ducreux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Dudley clinches.
Ducreux blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ducreux breaks from the clinch.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ducreux can pounce on him.
Ducreux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ducreux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ducreux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Ducreux is just out of range.
Dudley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ducreux, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ducreux staying out of range there.
Ducreux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ducreux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ducreux.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ducreux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Ducreux in a clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Ducreux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ducreux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ducreux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dudley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ducreux finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudley's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ducreux throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.#T1#
Dudley takes one to the chin there.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ducreux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ducreux manages to circle out of the way.
Dudley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Dudley moves out of range of the body kick from Ducreux.
Ducreux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ducreux connects with a single shot there.
Ducreux throws a wild body kick that Dudley sees coming a mile off.
Ducreux lands with a shot to the body.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ducreux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Ducreux avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Ducreux misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ducreux - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Ducreux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudley momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ducreux misses with an uppercut.
Ducreux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ducreux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ducreux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Ducreux is avoiding it.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Ducreux.
Ducreux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ducreux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudley wants to clinch.
Ducreux misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Ducreux circles away.
Ducreux avoids the body shot from Dudley.
It seemed like Ducreux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Ducreux's shoulder, as Ducreux tries to avoid the shot.
Dudley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudley moves out of range as Ducreux strikes.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ducreux manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Dudley moves into the clinch.
Ducreux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Ducreux working aggressively here.
Ducreux scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley lands an uppercut.
Ducreux throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ducreux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Ducreux counters with a low kick, right behind Dudley 's knee.
Ducreux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ducreux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dudley wants to clinch but Ducreux slips to the side
and Ducreux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley lands a really nice looking cross but Ducreux seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ducreux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dudley misses with an uppercut.
Dudley wants to clinch.#T4#
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ducreux moves away.
Ducreux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Ducreux.
Dudley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ducreux back to the cage. Dudley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ducreux walks into a jab.
Dudley tries to clinch but Ducreux moves out of range.
Ducreux misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.
Ducreux takes one to the chin there.
Ducreux digs a good hook to Dudley's body.
Ducreux misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Ducreux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ducreux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dudley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dudley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Ducreux is just out of range.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ducreux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ducreux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ducreux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ducreux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dudley misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dudley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ducreux - the referee stops the clock and Dudley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ducreux. Dudley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Ducreux.
Ducreux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Ducreux lands with an overhand left.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Ducreux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ducreux fakes the leg kick and cracks Dudley in the body.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Ducreux connects with a looping right hand.
Ducreux cracks a nice hook into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley cracks a nice hook into Ducreux's ribs.
A head kick misses from Ducreux.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dudley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ducreux - the referee stops the clock and Dudley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ducreux. Dudley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ducreux misses with a straight right.
Dudley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Ducreux circles away.
Ducreux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ducreux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Ducreux - just one landing.
Dudley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Ducreux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Ducreux is avoiding it.
Ducreux misses with an uppercut.
Ducreux tried to score with a low kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley tries to counter by clinching up but Ducreux breaks away and moves out of range.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Ducreux is just out of range.
Ducreux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ducreux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a counter combo.
Dudley clobbers Ducreux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Ducreux counters with a nice body kick.
Ducreux lands a two punch combo.
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley tries to clinch but Ducreux moves out of range. #T3#
Dudley is looking to clinch but Ducreux is avoiding it.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ducreux throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ducreux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Ducreux throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Ducreux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Ducreux looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Dudley forces Ducreux back against the cage and clinches.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ducreux's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Ducreux has been cut.
Ducreux can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action. #BC2#
Ducreux breaks from the clinch.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Ducreux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ducreux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dudley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ducreux was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.#T4#
Nice jab there from Dudley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Ducreux misses the target.
Ducreux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ducreux moves away.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ducreux blocks a jab.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ducreux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dudley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Ducreux.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ducreux looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Ducreux staying out of range there.
Ducreux fakes the leg kick and cracks Dudley in the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Ducreux!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joseph Ducreux waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Baker blocks an elbow strike.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Baker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dudley darts in and clinches Baker up against the cage.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
Baker misses with a knee strike.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baker lands a body shot.
Baker lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudley as Baker tries to tie him up. #T2##BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Jab from Baker.
Baker scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baker throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley wants to counter with a clinch but Baker pushes him away.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3##BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley ducks right into an uppercut from Baker.
Nice uppercut lands for Baker. That snapped Dudley's head back. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Dudley moves out of range easily.
Baker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dudley.#ROC#Dudley is rocked!
Baker throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dudley clean off his feet! He's out cold! Baker stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Baker!
Our winner, Jeff Baker, 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: SMASH: Perkele vs Castella
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Dudley lands a jab to the head.
Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudley has time to react.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba slips under a jab from Dudley.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kluba throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba cracks Dudley with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Kluba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudley doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Dudley avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley scores with a nice head shot.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dudley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Dudley is controlling him.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dudley's head backwards.#T2#
Dudley throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kluba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dudley with a body shot.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Kluba with the counter takedown but Dudley avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba slips a straight right by Dudley.
Some wild striking there from Dudley. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba lands a body shot.
Kluba can't break the clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kluba's defenses.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Kluba counters with a series of strikes. Dudley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dudley thuds his right hand into Kluba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Dudley.#CL#
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dudley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Kluba tries to break free but Dudley pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kluba moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Dudley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Dudley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Dudley moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kluba's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kluba tries to score a body lock takedown but Dudley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Dudley as the two fighters clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Kluba in his tracks for a moment.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Dudley tries to clinch up.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Dudley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Kluba.
Kluba lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Kluba misses with a body shot
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Kluba stuns Dudley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Dudley rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Nice elbow from Dudley. #CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Dudley is controlling him.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Dudley counters by moving into the clinch.
Kluba blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Kluba 's eye.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Kluba tries for a takedown but Dudley manages to get underhooks.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Kluba.
Kluba blocks an elbow strike.
Kluba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluba avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.#BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kluba misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Sebastian Kluba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Dudley clinches up with Kluba and pushes him back against the cage.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Kluba avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Dudley won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Dudley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Dudley backs off Kluba throws a huge counter combo but Dudley manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Kluba falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Dudley counters by clinching up. #T1##BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Kluba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Dudley's belly button to the back.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley tries to clinch up.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Dudley - just one landing.
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!
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Dudley throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Kluba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Kluba jabs at Dudley's body.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley. #T3#
Dudley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley feints a jab promting Kluba to slip. Dudley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kluba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dudley 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.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudley has time to react.#T4##CL2#
Kluba pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Kluba tries to circle away but Dudley has him pinned against the cage.
Dudley tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dudley rushes Kluba and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Kluba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Face
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Nik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Nik.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nik manages to circle out of the way.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Nik and move into the clinch.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body.
Nik slips under a jab from Dudley.
It seemed like Nik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nik lands a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Nik digs a right hand into Dudley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudley's gas tank.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nik avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Nik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nik blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Nik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudley, pushing him back against the cage.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Nik blocks an elbow strike.
Nik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dudley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nik can turn it around.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nik.
Dudley takes a shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Nik.
Nik avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nik blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Nik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dudley is keeping busy.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Nik in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Dudley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dudley to the mat. Dudley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nik trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dudley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nik throws an elbow that misses. Dudley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nik's guard. Nice move by Dudley!#REVR#
Nik pulls Dudley in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Dudley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dudley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nik stays in close to Dudley's body and controls the position.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dudley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nik looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik'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.#R2#
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Nik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nik keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Nik has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nik as the two fighters clinch.
Nik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nik.
Nik blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Nik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nik blocks the elbow strike.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nik stalling.
Nik lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Dudley prevents a body shot from Nik. #BC2#
Nik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Nik throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley tries to counter by clinching up but Nik breaks away and moves out of range.
Nik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudley pinned against the cage. Dudley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dudley tries to clinch up.#T2##TD2#
Nik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Dudley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Nik feints and as Dudley raises his hands in defense, Nik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Nik content to stall in guard here.
Nik trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dudley wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
Nik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dudley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudley can't keep his opponent in guard - Nik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Nik there.
Dudley taking some punishment here, with Nik in his half guard.
Nik is trying to control. Dudley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Nik slows the pace down in half guard.
Nik thows a huge punch but Dudley dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nik controlling the action here.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Dudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nik not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Dudley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nik staying out of range there.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nik shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nik misses.
Aleks Nik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nik.#T1#
Dudley scores with a hook.
Nik throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nik on the side of the head.
Nik scores with a jab.
Nik connects with a single shot there.
Dudley closes the distance but Nik moves to the side
and Nik counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Nik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dudley throws a poor cross that misses
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nik connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Nik lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Dudley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nik is one step ahead there.
Dudley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nik works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nik lands with a punch from half guard.
Nik thows a huge punch but Dudley dodges it nicely.
Dudley has hold of Nik's hands but Nik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Nik trying to mount his opponent but Dudley defends it.
Nik stalling.
Nik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
Nik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudley tries to roll over but Nik keeps him under control.
Nik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
A very excited looking Aleks Nik 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: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Tripp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley wants to clinch.
Tripp counters with a body kick.#CL#
Dudley moves into the clinch.
Tripp avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Tripp blocks the elbow strike.
Tripp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tripp avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Tripp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tripp misses with a kick to the body.
Dudley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#That has opened up CJ Tripp's cut even more.
Dudley wants to clinch.#CL#
Dudley gets a clinch.
Tripp throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Tripp in his tracks for a moment.
Tripp blocks an elbow strike.
Tripp lands a right hand.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tripp looks winded!
Dudley lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above CJ Tripp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Tripp takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Tripp avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tripp's defenses. #CUT#CJ Tripp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dudley cracks Tripp with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damian Dudley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Dudley takes the fight into the clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawulski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Kawulski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Kawulski shrugs off.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye.
Kawulski dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
A right hand to the body from Kawulski.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kawulski has Dudley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dudley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski.
Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kawulski blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley being controlled against the cage.
Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dudley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudley prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Aleksander Kawulski has been cut.#T1#
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawulski blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawulski blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye.
Kawulski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dudley works on Kawulski's body with a couple of short punches.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Kawulski misses with the head strike.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Kawulski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawulski takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Kawulski is rocked!
Kawulski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawulski looks winded!
Dudley stops a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kawulski is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudley finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Aleksander Kawulski's cut even more.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kawulski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dudley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudley stops a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dudley has Kawulski pressed against the cage. He pushes Kawulski back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Dudley throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kawulski crashing to the floor! Dudley piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kawulski is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. #CL#
El Shabazz drives through and clinches with Dudley against the cage.
Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses. #BC#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Dudley misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Dudley lands an overhand right.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Dudley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dudley down.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook.
El Shabazz thumps Dudley with a low kick.
El Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz lands with a cross. #CL2#
Dudley pushes El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Dudley. #BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.#CL#
El Shabazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
El Shabazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dudley pushes El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley. #T3#
El Shabazz landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to El Shabazz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Shabazz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by El Shabazz after a bit of a struggle.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dudley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz lands a shot to the body.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
Dudley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Shabazz's head backwards.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Dudley knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Dudley's ribs.
A jab from Dudley misses.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
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!
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Dudley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudley throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Dudley moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley misses with the combination.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Shabazz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Dudley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Dudley knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Dudley slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.#CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.#T3#
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dudley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.#T4##BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
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!#CL#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Jab from El Shabazz.#CL#
El Shabazz has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz is pressed up against the cage. Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Shabazz down to the mat. El Shabazz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot that sends Dudley's belly button to the back.
Dudley defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley wants to counter with a clinch but El Shabazz pushes him away.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dudleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
Dudley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
El Shabazz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dudley throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
El Shabazz gets a clinch.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye. #CUT2#Malik El Shabazz's cut is getting worse.
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!
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Malik El Shabazz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley. #T3#
Dudley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dudley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Shabazz prevents it.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dudley.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley lands a body shot.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Dudley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Dudley.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Dudley.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Yi vs Escalante
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Mountain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Dudley moves into the clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mountain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mountain dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Mountain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mountain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley blocking some punches. #TD#
Dudley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mountain looking to control.
Dudley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dudley is looking to work some ground and pound but Mountain has wrist control.#T2#
Dudley is fighting to break Mountain's control of his arms but Mountain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mountain keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mountain looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley lands a couple of elbows.
Dudley postures up. #ES2#
Mountain pushes Dudley off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Dudley blocks a leg kick.
Kaki Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain tries to work over Dudley's front leg with a kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Mountain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Mountain throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dudley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dudley.
Mountain wants to stand up but Dudley is controlling him.
Dudley is stalling in the full guard. #T4##ES2#
Mountain pushes Dudley off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Mountain misses with the body kick
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain slips under a jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mountain avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Mountain swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range. #CL#
Dudley clinches.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley blocking some punches. #T1#
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Dudley has Mountain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mountain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mountain pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Mountain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Kaki Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain connects with an inside leg kick.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dudley's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.#T2#
Dudley blocks a jab.
Mountain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaki Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Mountain.
Dudley cracks Mountain with a good jab.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mountain.
Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.#TD#
Dudley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mountain!
Mountain is looking to regain half guard here but Dudley keeps moving and retains side control.
Mountain tries to escape but Dudley is in control. #T3#
Mountain is trying to control Dudley's posture but Dudley avoids it.
Mountain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dudley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mountain is refusing to be controlled, as Dudley sits in half guard.
Mountain is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dudley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mountain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dudley somewhat.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Dudley moved away.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley slips a straight right by Mountain.
Dudley misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley shoots for a double leg takedown but Mountain sprawls well. He's pushed Dudley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley slips a straight right by Mountain.
Mountain misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley tries to clinch
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Mountain. That snapped Dudley's head back.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Dudley ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Dudley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Dudley.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain connects with a leg kick.
Mountain with a hook.
Mountain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Dudley shakes it off.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Dudley misses the jab.
Dudley scores with a jab. Mountain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mountain tests Dudley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain lands with a right hand.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Jab by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Dudley counters with a single leg into guard. Mountain didn't expect that.
Mountain working a defensive guard here.
Mountain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dudley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Dudley is standing up over Mountain. Mountain looks to escape but Dudley dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain is trying to buck Dudley off.
Damian Dudley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mountain can't do much from the bottom here.
Mountain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dudley lands a decent elbow from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Darko manages to circle out of the way.
Darko misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Darko to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darko's brow.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dudley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko has Dudley pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #T2#
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darko prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Darko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Dudley tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Darko taking a breather.#T4#
Dudley tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley wants to clinch
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Darko tries a low kick but Dudley avoids it.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dudley blocks it well.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Dudley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dudley tries to counter by clinching up but Darko breaks away and moves out of range.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Darko is avoiding it. #T2#
Dudley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dudley tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko thows a body kick. Dudley tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Darko dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dudley.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Darko blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley scores with the left hand. Darko knows he should have avoided that one.
Dudley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dudley thuds his right hand into Darko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Darko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dudley misses the body punch
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a sloppy body shot
and Dudley counters with a left to the body.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darko avoids the body shot from Dudley.
A head kick misses from Darko.
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dudley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Darko slips under a jab.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Darko pushes him off.
Darko tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Darko.
Dudley connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Dudley.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darko counters with a body kick.
Darko throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Dudley counters by clinching up.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C87: Haskins vs. Karelin
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Rai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rai.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rai shoots and misses
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Dudley forces Rai back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rai tries to score a body lock takedown but Dudley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley keeps control of Rai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards. #T1#
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rai's defenses.
Rai is trying to break the clinch but Dudley has him pressed against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Rai in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Rai avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Rai successfully pulls guard.
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rai looking to control.
Dudley stays in close to Rai's body and controls the position.
Dudley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dudley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rai is looking to stand up but Dudley isn't so interested in that idea.
Rai is pulling down on Dudley's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dudley stays in close to Rai's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zenzo Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rai.
Rai shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Rai counters by clinching up.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Rai is trying to trip Dudley. He has hold of a leg but Dudley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rai won't allow Dudley to sweep him here.
Rai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dudley is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Rai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rai wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Rai preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rai is fighting to break Dudley's control of his arms but Dudley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dudley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley 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#
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Rai.
Rai wants to clinch
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Rai tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
As Rai tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Rai manages to avoid the attempt.
Dudley tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rai has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai lands a right hook to the body.
Rai fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range. #T1#
Dudley lands a head shot.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai shoots and misses
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Good shot there by Rai.
Rai wants to clinch
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Rai. Rai gets slowly back to his feet.
Rai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rai thinking.
Rai looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well. #T2#
Dudley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rai eats them both and turns towards Dudley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dudley takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Zenzo Rai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Rai wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Dudley tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudley pinned against the cage. Dudley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Rai with a poor takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Dudley.
Rai shoots in but no luck this time.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dudley digs a good hook to Rai's body.
Rai goes for a double leg but Dudley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dudley continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Rai goes for a double leg but Dudley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dudley continues to drive forward.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rai manages to circle out of the way.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rai can do to turn this around?
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Rai in a clinch.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rai with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Rai finds it's target.
Rai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dudley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Rai shoots and misses #CL#
and Dudley moves into the clinch.
Rai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rai takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Rai. #BC#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1##CL2#
Rai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Dudley has him pressed against the cage.
Rai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley tries to work over Rai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rai's defenses.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Rai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Dudley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Rai shakes it off.
Rai with a poor takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Dudley has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
Rai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dudley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rai tries to break free but Dudley pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rai wants to get back to striking at distance but Dudley won't allow it.
Rai fails to pull guard.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Zenzo Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rai is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudley.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rai wants a takedown but no success here.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Rai jumps guard but Dudley stands there with Rai around his waist. Rai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rai tries to pull guard but Dudley holds him up against the cage and eventually Rai drops back down to his feet.
Rai wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rai is working for takedown but Dudley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rai wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview.

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudley slips a jab from Princip.
No luck for Dudley with that takedown attempt.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip misses with a hook
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Dudley slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Princip's waist but Princip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dudley off to one side. #TD#
Dudley looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Dudley drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip wants to stand up but Dudley is controlling him. #ES2#
Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dudley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Princip misses with a double jab
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
Princip misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Princip throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip misses with a combination #CL#
and Dudley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Dudley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Dudley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Princip regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Princip pushes Dudley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Dudley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dudley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dudley throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Princip works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dudley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Princip has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dudley is on him like a limpet, forcing Princip back against the cage.
Dudley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Princip pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Princip pushes him off.
Dudley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Princip lands a nice hook to Dudley's body. Dudley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip throws a series of punches but Dudley moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudley has time to react.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Princip misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Dudley works the jab nicely.
Dudley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Princip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip looks to land a combination. Dudley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley misses with a takedown attempt - Princip sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Dudley's head back.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip misses with an uppercut
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Princip takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Princip misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Princip avoids the body shot from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Dudley's head and hops out.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dudley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dudley.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it.
Princip misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Dudley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Princip uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
As Princip tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Princip manages to avoid the attempt.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dudley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Princip is looking to escape.
Dudley trying to control the action but Princip is working from the bottom.
Princip pushes Dudley off looking to stand but Dudley dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley misses with a head shot. Princip uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dudley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dudley throwing strikes but missing.
Dudley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dudley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dudley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Princip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Princip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Princip pushes Dudley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Princip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Dudley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dudley scrambles back to his feet.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Princip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Dudley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Princip digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Dudley blocks a jab.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Dudley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Princip!
Dudley is putting a hurting on Princip here, landing some big shots from side control.
Princip takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Dudley crashes against the mat.
Princip dodges the ground and pound from Dudley.
Dudley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dudley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dudley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Princip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dudley somewhat.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Dudley moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Dudley lands a head shot.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley with a jab.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip slips a jab from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Princip misses.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Princip moves out of range.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.#T1#
Princip misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Dudley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Princip!
The strikes coming from Dudley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Princip pushes Dudley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dudley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dudley throwing strikes but Princip manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Dudley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Princip decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Princip in a clinch.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Princip tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Princip.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Dudley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Princip prevents it.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Princip gets underhooks to prevent Dudley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Princip manages to get underhooks.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Princip misses with some punches.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Princip prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Princip manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip digs a right hand underneath Dudley's ribcage. Dudley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley tries to score a body lock takedown but Princip shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Princip.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Princip prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Princip prevents the takedown attempt.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: C78: McNasty vs. Tofail
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a double leg but Dudley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Dagestanskiy throws a right hand that Dudley ducks under and follows up with a left that Dudley also avoids with ease.
Dagestanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
Dagestanskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dagestanskiy misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Dagestanskiy moves into range and clinches up with Dudley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dagestanskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Dagestanskiy 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Khaba Dagestanskiy has been cut.
Dagestanskiy looking to stall. #BC2#
Dagestanskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dagestanskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dagestanskiy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dagestanskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley throws a big counter combination but Dagestanskiy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dagestanskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Dagestanskiy manages to avoid it.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagestanskiy staying out of range there.
Dagestanskiy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab to the body
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dudley cracks Dagestanskiy with an open hand slap.
Dagestanskiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dudley is fending him off so far but Dagestanskiy persists. Nope, Dudley circles away and we're back to standing.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Dagestanskiy finds it's target.
Dagestanskiy with a poor takedown
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley throws a jab when Dagestanskiy was well out of range.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dagestanskiy.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dagestanskiy manages to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy with a poor takedown
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dagestanskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dagestanskiy misses with a combination
and Dudley counters with a one-two to the body.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Dagestanskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Dudley backs off Dagestanskiy throws a huge counter combo but Dudley manages to avoid it all.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dagestanskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Dudley misses the body punch
and Dagestanskiy counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dagestanskiy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dudley throws the left hand but Dagestanskiy avoids the punch easily.
Dagestanskiy misses with a combination
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dagestanskiy avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dagestanskiy shoots in but Dudley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dagestanskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Dagestanskiy does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khaba Dagestanskiy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Dagestanskiy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dudley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dagestanskiy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Dudley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dagestanskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Dagestanskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dagestanskiy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dudley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dagestanskiy looking to stall.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Dudley lands a right hand. #BC#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley misses the jab.
It seemed like Dagestanskiy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dagestanskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Dagestanskiy misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Dagestanskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dagestanskiy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Dagestanskiy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dagestanskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dagestanskiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dudley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dagestanskiy somewhat.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudley pinned against the cage. Dudley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudley lands a jab.#T2#
Dagestanskiy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dagestanskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dagestanskiy.
A punch combination from Dagestanskiy misses.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dagestanskiy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dagestanskiy throws a combination that misses
and Dudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dagestanskiy thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dagestanskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3##CL2#
Dudley tries to keep at a distance but Dagestanskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley tries to break the clinch but Dagestanskiy is controlling the position.
Dudley lands with a right to the head.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dagestanskiy's elbow.
Dudley misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Dagestanskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dagestanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dagestanskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dagestanskiy. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dagestanskiy under the eye.#T4#
Dagestanskiy darts in looking for a takedown but Dudley gets double underhooks and turns Dagestanskiy into the cage.
Dudley throws a right hand that Dagestanskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dagestanskiy also avoids with ease.
Dagestanskiy throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Dagestanskiy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Dagestanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagestanskiy misses with a takedown attempt - Dudley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dagestanskiy fails to land the takedown.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khaba Dagestanskiy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dudley swings for the body but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Dudley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot that sends Dudley's belly button to the back.
Dagestanskiy throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dagestanskiy.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Dagestanskiy manages to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dudley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Dagestanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Dagestanskiy manages to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dudley.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudley. That snapped Dagestanskiy's head back.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dagestanskiy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagestanskiy takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dudley punishes Dagestanskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Dagestanskiy lands with a good body shot.
Dudley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dagestanskiy's hands.
Dagestanskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dagestanskiy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley throws the left hand but Dagestanskiy avoids the punch easily.
Dagestanskiy misses with a straight left.
Dagestanskiy thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
A cross from Dagestanskiy lands.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Dagestanskiy tries for a takedown but Dudley manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Dagestanskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dagestanskiys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dagestanskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dagestanskiy throws a combination that misses
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagestanskiy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley 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.
Dagestanskiy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dagestanskiy throws a right hand that misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Dudley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dagestanskiy doesn't seem phased though.
Dudley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Dagestanskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dagestanskiy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dagestanskiy scores with a jab to the body.
Khaba Dagestanskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dudley throws a body punch but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dagestanskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dagestanskiy looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
Dagestanskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Dagestanskiy misses.
Dagestanskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dagestanskiy walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Dudley.
Dudley misses the jab.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudley but Dudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Dagestanskiy.
Dudley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dagestanskiy's head backwards.#T4#
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dagestanskiy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dagestanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
A big right from Dudley misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagestanskiy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dagestanskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dagestanskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dagestanskiy trying to control from half guard but Dudley is working away.
Dudley trying to control from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Damian Dudley thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Dudley does no damage. #CL#
Dudley darts in and clinches Darko up against the cage.
Dudley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dudley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dudley thinking.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko blocking some punches.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
Darko avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darko blocking some punches.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudley.
Dudley is trying to drag Darko to the mat but Darko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Dudley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Darko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Darko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dudley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darko as he jumps to the side.
Dudley throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Darko counters by clinching up.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Darko is stalling here. #TD#
Darko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dudley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Darko to the mat. Darko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko 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.
Dudley cracks Darko with a solid left hand.
Darko pulls Dudley in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Dudley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dudley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darko trying to control the position.
Darko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dudley's guard. #REVB#
Darko preventing the sweep.
Dudley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darko on the ground.
Darko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Dudley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darko passes Dudley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dudley trying to hold on to Darko's head to control him but Darko postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley tries to kick Darko off but Darko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Darko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudley keeps working.
Darko is looking to advance position but Dudley won't allow it.
Dudley is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dudley moves out of range as Darko strikes.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Dudley closes the distance but Darko moves to the side
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Dudley can't get the takedown.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
The referee calls for Darko to work.
Darko prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Darko blocks an elbow strike.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darko's defenses.
Dudley is trying to drag Darko to the mat but Darko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dudley is looking for a takedown.
Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Darko blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko stalling against the cage. #TD#
Dudley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Darko regains guard immediately. #T2#
Dudley postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
Dudley throwing strikes but missing.
Darko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Darko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
Dudley content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB2#
Darko looking for a guillotine here but Dudley defends easily.
Dudley postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
Darko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudley is one step ahead there.
Damian Dudley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dudley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dudley throwing strikes from guard but Darko blocks nicely.
Darko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Darko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
Darko managing to control the position.
Dudley landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Darko throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Dudley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Darko!
Dudley trying to control the position but Darko is working away.
Darko holding on.
Darko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudley's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Darko is persistently looking for the submission but Dudley is defending it well. #SUB2#
Darko is looking for the choke from the back position but Dudley is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Dudley tries to escape but Darko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Darko missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Dudley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dudley wants to control his opponent's hands but Darko gets his hands free.
Dudley is really stuck here.
Dudley holding on to Darko's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Darko throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Darko is looking for the choke from the back position but Dudley is controlling his hands well.
Darko has the hooks in. Dudley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley trying to control the position but Darko manages to sink in the hooks.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dudley staying busy and making it hard for Darko to control.
Dudley trying to control the hands but Darko won't let him.
Dudley really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Darko's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Dudley wants to escape the position.
Dudley trying to control but not successfully.
Darko is hanging on to Dudley's back as he tries to escape.
Dudley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dudley is looking to get back to full guard here but Darko has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SUB2#
Darko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dudley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Darko's guard! Nice work there by Dudley! #SUB2#
Darko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dudley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darko working a defensive guard here.
Darko pulls Dudley in to control the position. #T4#
Darko keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
Darko pulls Dudley in to control the position. #SUB2#
Darko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
Dudley is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Darko is looking for a triangle but Dudley pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dudley is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Darko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dudley is looking to defend but Darko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dudley! Darko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dudley taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Dudley clinches up with Chelios and pushes him back against the cage.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dudley is working for takedown but Chelios is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chelios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chelios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
Chelios lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chelios's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
Chelios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chelios lands with a right to the head.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chelios lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chelios avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chelios tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chelios misses with the head strike.
Dudley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chelios prevents it.
Jensen Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dudley.
Chelios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chelios takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chelios.
Dudley wants a takedown.
Chelios prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Chelios blocks an elbow strike.
Chelios misses with some punches.
Chelios tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Chelios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Chelios has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chelios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Chelios prevents a body shot from Dudley. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Chelios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chelios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Chelios takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chelios's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chelios.
Chelios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
Chelios lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chelios.
Chelios tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Chelios lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley is looking for a takedown.
Chelios works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.
Dudley looks winded!
Dudley tries a body shot but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Chelios digs a right hand underneath Dudley's ribcage. Dudley let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Chelios lands with a right to the head.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Chelios pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelios tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Chelios back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chelios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Chelios.
Chelios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
Good body shot from Chelios.
Good body shot from Chelios.
Chelios lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Chelios lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chelios lands with a left to the head.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chelios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chelios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chelios lands a nice uppercut.
Chelios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Chelios.
Chelios cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.#T4#
Chelios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Chelios. #ROC#Dudley is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
Chelios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelios lands a big right hand that drops Dudley! The killer instinct kicks in and Chelios finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chelios!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jensen Chelios!
A relieved looking Jensen Chelios 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: C67: Tsuruta vs. Dinu 2
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Dudley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.#CL2#
Dudley has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dudley to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanada throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada cracks Dudley with a good jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Sanada. #T1#
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Dudley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley slips a straight right by Sanada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Sanada.
Dudley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Dudley blocks a jab.#T2#
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada sets himself, and Dudley steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanada avoids it this time.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Dudley slips under a jab from Sanada.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Dudley wants to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch position.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada. #T3#
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Dudley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Dudley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
Sanada tries to break free but Dudley pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dudley lands a takedown into guard.
Sanada has his hands on Dudley's head, controlling the position.
Dudley wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Sanada being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dudley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dudley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dudley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Dudley has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dudley slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanada back to the cage. Dudley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dudley misses with the combination.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Dudley counters by clinching up.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
A short left from Dudley. #BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada 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.
Dudley lands with an overhand left.
Dudley fails to land the takedown.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.#T2#
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Dudley slips under a jab from Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Sanada throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Dudley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanada's waist but Sanada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dudley off to one side.
Dudley looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Dudley sizes up Sanada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dudley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Dudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanada.#T3#
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Sanada throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Sanada sets himself, and Dudley steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanada avoids it this time.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Dudley catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Dudley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanada slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Sanada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a left and a right that stings Sanada.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Dudley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dudley misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dudley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dudley cracks Sanada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Dudley counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Sanada.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Sanada.
A nice side step and Dudley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Dudley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanada takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Dudley has double underhooks.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Sanada 's eye.
Sanada dodges an elbow strike from Dudley. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dudley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dudley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Sanada throws Dudley to one side and escapes!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Dudley tries to counter with a clinch but Sanada shakes him off and moves away.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Dudley cracks Sanada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Sanada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Dudley's ribs.#T4#
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Dudley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damian Dudley made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C62: Dinu vs. Lee
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Dagestanskiy misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a nice body shot.
Dagestanskiy tries to move into range but Dudley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dudley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dudley blocks a jab.
Dagestanskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Dudley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dagestanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dagestanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Dudley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dagestanskiy backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley throws a hook but Dagestanskiy avoids it easily.
Dagestanskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Dagestanskiy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley works Dagestanskiy's body with a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dagestanskiy lands with a right hand.
Dagestanskiy misses the shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagestanskiy moves away.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dagestanskiy.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Dagestanskiy avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Dagestanskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Dagestanskiy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagestanskiy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley counters with a three punch combo that has Dagestanskiy backing up. Dagestanskiy nods at Dudley to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dagestanskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagestanskiy moves away.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dagestanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Dudley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dagestanskiy lands with a shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Dudley moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dagestanskiy misses the target.
Dagestanskiy moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Dagestanskiy swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Dudley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Dudley avoids them all with ease.
Dagestanskiy misses the shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Dagestanskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dagestanskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Dagestanskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dagestanskiy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dagestanskiy duly obliges.
Dudley throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dagestanskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dagestanskiy.
A punch combination from Dagestanskiy misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagestanskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Dagestanskiy misses the jab.
Dudley lands a jab to Dagestanskiy's midsection.
Dudley throws a jab when Dagestanskiy was well out of range.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Dagestanskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley leaves Dagestanskiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dagestanskiy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dagestanskiy is just out of range.
Dagestanskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Dudley avoids them all with ease.
Dagestanskiy scores with a one two! Dudley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Dagestanskiy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagestanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dagestanskiy gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Dagestanskiy slips the punch.
Dagestanskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dudley scores with a three punch combo!
Dagestanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Dagestanskiy avoids them all with ease.
Dagestanskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dagestanskiy is just out of range.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Sloppy strikes from Dagestanskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Dagestanskiy moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Dagestanskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Dudley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dagestanskiy.
Dudley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Dagestanskiy moved out of range nicely.
Dagestanskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook.
Dagestanskiy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dagestanskiy tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaba Dagestanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dagestanskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Dudley avoids them all with ease.
Dagestanskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudley looks to land a combination but Dagestanskiy avoids it well. #T3#
Dagestanskiy wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook
and Dagestanskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy misses the shot to the body.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley connects with a single shot there.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Dudley connects with a single shot there.
Dudley slips a straight right by Dagestanskiy.
Dudley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dagestanskiy with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy misses with a looping right.
A combination from Dagestanskiy does no damage. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dagestanskiy.
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!
Dagestanskiy misses with a takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dagestanskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Dagestanskiy's belly button to the back.
Dagestanskiy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Dagestanskiy ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dagestanskiy's efforts to push away.
Dagestanskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dudley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dagestanskiy on the side of the head.
Dagestanskiy scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Dagestanskiy misses.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley with a hook.
Dagestanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dagestanskiy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dagestanskiy throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws out a loose jab but Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dagestanskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagestanskiy throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Dagestanskiy throws a right hand that misses
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab to the body
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dagestanskiy throws out the jab.
Dudley slips under a jab from Dagestanskiy.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dagestanskiy throws out the jab.
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley tries to bum rush Dagestanskiy with a series of wild strikes but Dagestanskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dagestanskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Dagestanskiy throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley throws a hook but Dagestanskiy avoids it easily.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dagestanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Dagestanskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dagestanskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Dagestanskiy moves away and avoids it.
Dagestanskiy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Dagestanskiy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khaba Dagestanskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dudley looks to land a right hand but Dagestanskiy moved out of range.
Dudley lands a nice shot that snaps Dagestanskiy's head back.
Dagestanskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley moves out of range as Dagestanskiy strikes.
Dagestanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Dagestanskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Dudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dagestanskiy lands a jab to the nose.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Dudley with a series of wild strikes but Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Dudley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dagestanskiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Some wild striking there from Dagestanskiy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dagestanskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: C57: Corassa vs. Time II
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Dudley misses with a body shot
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Norris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dudley swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNorris.#T1#
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudley misses with a hook.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.#BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dudley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dudley misses with a left hand
and Norris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2##CL#
Dudley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dudley keeps control of Norris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris shoots in for a double leg but Dudley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Norris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudley.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Norris and move into the clinch.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dudley. #CL#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Dudley has double underhooks.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Norris darts in looking for a takedown but Dudley gets double underhooks and turns Norris into the cage.
Dudley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norris counters with a one-two to the body.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Norris tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Dudley and move into the clinch position.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley misses with a looping left.#T4#
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudley has time to react.
Dudley swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Dudley cracks Norris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley scores with the left hand. Norris knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Dudley throws out a powerful jab.
Dudley misses with a left hand
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Dudley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley avoids the head kick by Norris.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Norris counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Dudley rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley dodges an elbow strike from Norris. #BC2#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Dudley. #T1#
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris counters with a body kick.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudley checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dudley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris doesn't seem phased though.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris lands a head shot.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris tries a quick counter leg kick but Dudley is wise to it.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Dudley and move into the clinch position.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Norris lands with a nice combination. Dudley backs away looking to recover.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudley. That snapped Norris's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Dudley rushes Norris and presses him up against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Norris blocking some punches. #T3#
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch.
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but Norris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris.#CL#
Norris gets tackled into the cage by Dudley. Dudley maintains the clinch.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Dudley has double underhooks.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Norris has Dudley pressed against the cage, preventing Dudley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dudley working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Norris's head.
Dudley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dudley is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris is trying to counter with his kicks.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris.
Dudley throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Dudley.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with a hook to the body
and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Dudley backing up. Dudley nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes.
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris is looking for the big counter here.
Norris moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Norris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dudley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dudley scores with a four punch combination!
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Dudley avoids it this time.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Norris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Dudley darts in and clinches Norris up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley misses with a body punch. #T3##BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris tries to move into range but Dudley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target. #T4#
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley cracks Norris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Chuck Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Princip misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Princip in a clinch.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Princip.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Princip's defenses.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Princip cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Princip gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocking some punches. #T1#
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Princip tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
Princip misses with some punches.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Princip lands a right hand.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dudley.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Princip 's eye.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip blocking some punches.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
Princip lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Princip shrugs off. #T3#
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Princip 's eye.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Princip tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Princip.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip. #T4#
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
Princip is working Dudley over against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip misses with some punches.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dudley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley swings widly with a right hand
letting Princip counter with a right hand.
A cross from Princip lands.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dudley slips under a jab from Princip.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Princip punishes Dudley's body with a nice straight punch.
Princip connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Princip's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Princip throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Princip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Princip is looking to wear down Dudley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley. #T1#
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Dudley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudley momentarily.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dudley lands a jab.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Princip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley walks into a jab.
Dudley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Princip on the side of the head.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Princip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
Louis Princip has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Dudley gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Dudley lands with a right to the head.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip lands a right hand.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Princip blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Princip misses with the head strike. #T4#
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip digs a right hand into Dudley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudley's gas tank.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
A short right from Dudley.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Dudley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip scores with a jab. Dudley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Dudley with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Princip circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dudley rushes Princip and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action. #T1#
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Princip blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip scores with a shoulder strike.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Princip works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Princip's defenses.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Princip.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Princip works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Princip's ribcage. Princip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip.
Dudley lands an uppercut.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Princip.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Louis Princip.
Well Princip has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
A very excited looking Louis Princip 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: C42: Magnus vs. Shamrock
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Burenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudley, which made it look bad.
Burenkov blocks a jab.
Burenkov 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.
Burenkov throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Burenkov misses with a body shot
and Burenkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Burenkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dudley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burenkov moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Burenkov slips a jab from Dudley.
Burenkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Dudley swings for the body but Burenkov moves out of range.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects.
Burenkov has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burenkov moves to clinch but Dudley breaks away
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burenkov jabs Dudley right on the nose. Dudley blinks but takes it well.
Burenkov with a poor takedown
and Dudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burenkov thinking.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Burenkov.
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley catches Burenkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Burenkov. Burenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Burenkov slips under a jab from Dudley.
Dudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burenkov circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Dudley cracks a nice hook into Burenkov's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burenkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Burenkov clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burenkov's brow.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Burenkov.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burenkov throws a head punch that misses.
Burenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley is trying to force a seperation but Burenkov has the dominant position.
Dudley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burenkov.
Burenkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Burenkov.#CL2#
Burenkov closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Burenkov looking for a takedown.
Burenkov has Dudley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dudley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burenkov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dudley manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Burenkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Burenkov connects with a nice short shot to Dudley's temple.
Burenkov trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burenkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dudley defends it well. #SUB2#
Burenkov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dudley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Burenkov!
A victorious Sergey Burenkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.#CL#
Stevenson darts in and clinches Dudley up against the cage.
Stevenson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. #T1#
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevenson.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands an uppercut.
Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevenson taking a breather.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stevenson dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Stevenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stevenson.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Stevenson works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Stevenson clinches.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Stevenson.
A hook to the body from Dudley. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson lands a right hand.
Stevenson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley is breathing heavily.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Dudley gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stevenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Stevenson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body.
Stevenson lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
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 head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
A short right from Stevenson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Dudley tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off.
Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Stevenson forces Dudley back against the cage and clinches.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
A short left from Stevenson.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson. #T1#
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevenson.
Dudley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Stevenson. #T2#
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson lands an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
Stevenson pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevenson lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Dudley is rocked!#BC#
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Stevenson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dudley up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Stevenson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dudley's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adonis Stevenson waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C32: Knox vs. Ahma
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Yau with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Yau. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Dudley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Yau.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yau 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.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yaus head.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yau blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Dudley avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Dudley scores with a shot to the side of Yau's head.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley. #CUT#It looks like Calabi Yau has been cut.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dudley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dudley is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yau circles away quickly and effectively.
Yau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Yau thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Yau fails to land with a series of punches.
Yau keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
Yau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Yau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dudley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Dudley rushes Yau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley. #BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Yau's body. Yau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.#T3#
Dudley throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Yau walks into a straight right hand from Dudley.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Yau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudley momentarily.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Dudley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dudley.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dudley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley defending well as Yau loads up on a big left hand.
Yau throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.#T4#
Dudley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Yau should have avoided that one.
Yau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Yau stuns Dudley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dudley's head backwards.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau punishes Dudley's body with a nice straight punch.
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yau tries to bum rush Dudley with a series of wild strikes but Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dudley misses with a left hand
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
A punch combination from Yau misses.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Dudley.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yau.
Yau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yau misses with a low kick as Dudley jumps back.
Dudley jabs at Yau's body.
Yau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley lands a jab.
Dudley slips under a jab from Yau.
Yau throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Yau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley works Yau's body with a nice hook.
Yau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Yau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudley doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yau in his tracks.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley takes a swing at Yau's ribcage but misses.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yau looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Yau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Yau in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
A combination from Yau does no damage.
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yau loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Yau's head.
Yau swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley misses with a hook. Yau ducked under it nicely.
Yau dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau lands a nice hook to Dudley's body. Dudley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Yau.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Yau's shoulder, as Yau tries to avoid the shot.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Yau misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Dudley catches Yau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudley stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Dudley tries to clinch up
and Yau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dudley rather than just go for the knockout.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Dudley looks to clinch
letting Yau counter with a right hand.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau misses with a looping right.
Yau misses with a straight right. #T4#
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Yau blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Yau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yau misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Yau circles away.
Yau defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dudley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Yau digs a good hook to Dudley's body.
Yau takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Yau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley throws a hook but Yau blocks it.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Yau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dudley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yau tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it. #T1#
Dudley avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Yau has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yau takes an elbow to the temple.
Yau takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yau cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.#BC#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yau lands with a straight right. Dudley didn't see that one coming.
Dudley connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley. #T2#
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dudley stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Dudley slips a jab from Yau.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dudley works the jab nicely.#CL#
Dudley clinches. #BC#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley throws a series of strikes that have Yau backpedaling.
A big right from Yau misses.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Yau shakes it off.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Yau tries to bum rush Dudley with a series of wild strikes but Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yau looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Yau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Yau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley walks into a jab.
Dudley tries to clinch but Yau is having none of it.
Dudley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yau. Yau obviously looking to wear him down.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Yau scores with a punch to the head.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Dudley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yau thows a leg kick but Dudley checks it
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Yau misses.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dudley with a body shot.
Yau takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Yau's ribcage. Yau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Yau misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yau.
Dudley cracks a nice hook into Yau's ribs.#T1#
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dudley duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Yau.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Yau avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Yau.
Despite the aggression on Yau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Dudley throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Yau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Yau misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau lands a good knee to the midsection. Dudley won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yau obliges.
Yau working Dudley over with knees to the body.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Dudley avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau lands a nice knee to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yau obliges.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Yau avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Yau 's eye. #T4##BC#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley throws a hook but Yau blocks it.
Yau digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Yau swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Yau circles away.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Yau throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
Yau misses with a double jab. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.#R5#
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dudley defending well as Yau loads up on a big left hand.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dudley at a distance.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yau throws out the jab.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Yau shakes it off.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudley connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Yau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Yau.
Dudley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Dudley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Yau keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Yau connects with a body shot that sends Dudley's belly button to the back.
Yau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dudley slips under a jab from Yau.
A big right from Yau misses.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yau slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudley.
Yau swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Yau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dudley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yau can pounce on him.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley drops his hands momentarily and Yau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Yau keeps it at a distance.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Yau.
Yau slips under a jab from Dudley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yau! But no joy.
Yau walks into a straight right hand from Dudley.
Yau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Yau misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudley, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dudley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yau can pounce on him.
Yau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yau.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yau lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Yau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Dudley forces Yau back against the cage and clinches.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Yau.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley wants to get back to striking at distance but Yau won't allow it.
Dudley gets through Yau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Dudley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Yau moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yau counters with an outside leg kick.
Dudley stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Dudley.
Well Dudley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damian Dudley made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C27: Maestre vs. Tua
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target. #CL#
Choo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Choo jumps into guard, dragging Dudley to the mat.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
Dudley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dudley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Choo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dudley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Dudley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Choo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dudley wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Dudley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Choo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choo has a closed guard, preventing Dudley from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dudley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dudley is thwarting Choo's attempts to control the position.
Choo wants to improve his position but Dudley is controlling well.
Dudley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Choo defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley working Choo over with strikes. #SUB#
Choo actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dudley in particular looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Choo wants to control but Dudley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Dudley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Choo defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Choo lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley misses the jab.
It looked like Choo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dudley.
Some wild striking there from Dudley.
Choo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.#CL#
Choo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Choo's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Choo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley tries to break free but Choo pushes him back against the cage.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Dudley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Choo controlling the action here for a moment.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Choo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Choo avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley pushes Choo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley wants to get back to striking at distance but Choo won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Choo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudley under the eye.
Dudley misses with a hook to the body
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Choo misses.
Choo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choo tries to clinch there but Dudley circles away.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Choo avoids it with no problem.
Dudley blocks a jab.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Choo counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
It looked like Choo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dudley.
Some wild striking there from Dudley.
A big left from Choo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Choo misses the body punch
and Dudley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Choo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choo throws out a powerful jab.
Mew Choo is winning the standup battle so far.
Choo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Choo moves away and avoids it.
Choo misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Choo slips a jab from Dudley.
Choo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Choo scores with a jab.
Dudley throws a hook but Choo avoids it easily.
Choo misses with a looping left.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Dudley misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Choo lands a body shot.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Choo avoids them all with ease.
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choo misses with a straight left.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choo needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Choo clinches. #BC#
Choo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudley tests Choo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
A big left from Choo misses.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choo defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Dudley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dudley tries to bum rush Choo with a series of wild strikes but Choo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Choo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dudley.
Choo dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Choo throws an overhand right that lands on Dudley's shoulder, as Dudley tries to avoid the shot.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley. #T4#
Dudley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Choo throws a right and a left that Dudley avoids nicely.
Dudley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just out of range.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choo with a body shot.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Choo takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Choo misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choo swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Choo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mew Choo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Choo slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dudley digs a good body shot into Choo's ribs.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Choo throws a right hand that Dudley ducks under and follows up with a left that Dudley also avoids with ease.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Dudley coming out on top.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choo throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.#CL#
Choo has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Choo misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Choo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Choo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Choo misses with a body shot
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dudley throws a hook but Choo avoids it easily.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo misses with a body shot.
A big left from Choo misses.
A nice side step and Dudley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choo lands with a shot to the body.
Choo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choo.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo tries to clinch up.
Choo lands with a good body shot.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Choo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
Dudley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choo.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
It seemed like Dudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley avoids the body shot from Choo. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body. Choo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Dudley misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choo.
Choo throws a sloppy body shot
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Choo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Choo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Dudley digs a right hand into Choo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Choo's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mew Choo!
Mew Choo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: C21: Maestre vs. Bellafontaine
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dudley wants it to stay on the feet.
Turturro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Dudley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Dudley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dudley wants it to stay on the feet.
Dudley throws a hook to the side of Turturro's head but Turturro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turturro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Dudley sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dudley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turturro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turturro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turturro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Guido Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
No luck for Turturro with that takedown attempt.
Turturro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
Turturro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dudley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Dudley gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Dudley misses.
A right hand to the body from Dudley. #BC2#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turturro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Dudley.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Turturro should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Turturro should have avoided that one.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Turturro with a poor takedown
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Turturro on that attempt.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Dudley.
Dudley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turturro. #T3#
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Turturro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turturro fails with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley lands with a hook. Turturro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turturro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turturro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Turturro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turturro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.
Dudley cracks Turturro with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turturro closes the distance and clinches up with Dudley, looking for a takedown. Turturro pushes Dudley against the cage but Dudley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudley swings for the body but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dudley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley stalks Turturro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turturro's face. Turturro staggers backwards, shaken.
Turturro shoots in but no luck this time.
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro moves forwards but Dudley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turturro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Turturro's body. Turturro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dudley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dudley has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dudley as Turturro shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Turturro. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing.
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley stuns Turturro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turturro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dudley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Turturro dives in and grabs Dudley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dudley pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.
Jab, jab by Dudley - just one landing. #T1#
Turturro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turturro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dudley looks to land a combination but Turturro avoids it well.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley digs a good hook to Turturro's body.
Turturro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Turturro throws a counter high kick but Dudley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dudley looks to land a combination. Turturro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Dudley.
Turturro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dudley cracks Turturro with a good jab.#T2#
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dudley!
Dudley connects with a single shot there.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Turturro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turturro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turturro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Dudley.
Dudley connects with a body shot.#TD#
Turturro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dudley kicks Turturro off and gets back to his feet.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro slips a jab from Dudley.
Turturro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turturro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dudley is fending him off so far but Turturro persists. Nope, Dudley circles away and we're back to standing.
Dudley scores with a three punch combo!
Dudley looks to land a combination. Turturro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turturro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turturro misses with a takedown
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turturro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turturro takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Turturro tries to move into range but Dudley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dudley connects with the punch.
Dudley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dudley wants it to stay on the feet.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turturro.
Dudley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turturro manages to avoid it.
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dudley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Turturro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Turturro on that attempt.
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudley swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Dudley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley lands with an overhand left.
Turturro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dudley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudley throws a right and a left that Turturro avoids nicely.
Dudley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turturro misses with a takedown
and Dudley counters with a three punch combo that has Turturro backing up. Turturro nods at Dudley to acknowledge the strikes.
Dudley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turturro doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body. Turturro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Dudley.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dudley to the ground. Dudley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Dudley gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards. #T1##BC2#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Turturro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl out of it but Turturro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dudley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turturro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Dudley dips to his left and cracks Turturro with an uppercut!
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley lands a jab to the head.
Dudley throws a right and a left that Turturro avoids nicely.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dudley defends it nicely.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice shot by Dudley.
Dudley scores with a one two! Turturro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Turturro ducks down to avoid it.
Turturro takes one on the button.
Turturro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudley swivels and escapes.
Dudley lands a jab to Turturro's midsection.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turturro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dudley stuffs the takedown.
Dudley takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Turturro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Dudley.#T4#
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turturro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Turturro staying out of range there.
Dudley works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.
Turturro fails with the takedown.
Dudley 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.
Dudley misses with an uppercut.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Guido Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turturro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley throws a counter combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PANDA 77
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joukani is looking to score with low kicks.
Joukani misses with a leg kick.
Joukani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joukani misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Joukani moves away from the strike by Dudley.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joukani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joukani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley throws the left hand but Joukani avoids the punch easily.
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joukani connects with an inside leg kick.
Joukani misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dudley has Joukani up against the cage in a clinch.
Joukani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Joukani blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Joukani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Joukani tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Joukani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joukani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joukani blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Joukani.
Joukani is trying to push Dudley away but Dudley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Joukani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley scores with a shot to the side of Joukani's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dudley as the two fighters clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Joukani tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Joukani back against the cage. #T2#
Dudley tries a body shot but Joukani blocks it.
Dudley is leaning against Joukani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joukani tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Joukani.
Joukani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Joukani throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley keeps control of Joukani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joukani's coach down at Zenarals' House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dudley tries a body shot but Joukani blocks it.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joukani or not.
Joukani looks winded!
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Joukani.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joukani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joukani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley avoids the elbow strike from Joukani, against the cage. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Dudley.
Joukani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joukani tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley tries a body shot but Joukani blocks it.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joukani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Joukani is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudley.
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudley finish him?
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Joukani! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Dudley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Snitch swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley throws a hook to the side of Snitch's head but Snitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Snitch should have avoided that one.
Snitch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to avoid it but Snitch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dudley to the ground. Dudley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.
Snitch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley punishes Snitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Snitch throws an overhand right that lands on Dudley's shoulder, as Dudley tries to avoid the shot.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Dudley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snitch with a body shot.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Snitch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Dudley pushes Snitch off and gets back to his feet.
Snitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snitch fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Dudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.#T2#
Dudley leaves Snitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snitch.
Snitch tries to clinch there but Dudley circles away.
Dudley unleashes a big counter combination but Snitch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Snitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a nice body shot.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Dudley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snitch is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch.
Dudley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudley moves out of range as Snitch strikes.#T3#
Dudley lands a jab.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Snitch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dudley wants to stand but Snitch is controlling the position.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley is pulling down on Snitch's head. It's preventing any offense from Snitch, at least for the moment.#T4#
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snitch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dudley for as long as he can get away with.
Dudley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudley is pulling down on Snitch's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Snitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Snitch misses the body punch
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Snitch saw that one coming.
Snitch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dudley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Snitch. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dudley avoids the body shot from Snitch.
Snitch wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a right hand #TD#
and Snitch counters with a single leg into guard. Dudley didn't expect that.
Snitch prevents Dudley from getting back to his feet.
Jon Snitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudley is pulling down on Snitch's head to control his posture.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snitch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dudley digs a good body shot into Snitch's ribs.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Snitch there.
Snitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Snitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dudley defends it nicely.#T3#
Dudley clobbers Snitch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dudley!
Snitch tries to clinch but Dudley moves away
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Snitch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to avoid it but Snitch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dudley to the ground. Dudley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dudley unleashes a big counter combination but Snitch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dudley closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudley but Dudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dudley lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dudley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snitch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Snitch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Snitch ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Snitch tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch feinted with a counter takedown.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley lands a really nice looking cross but Snitch seems unphased.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudley but Dudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Snitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Snitch avoids it with no problem.
Snitch with a hook.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Snitch misses with an uppercut.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Snitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Snitch. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley slips a straight right by Snitch.
Dudley thuds a left hand into Snitch's body.
Snitch missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Snitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
Snitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
A jab from Dudley misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Snitch. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snitch. Snitch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snitch misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snitch is defended easily by Dudley.#T3#
Snitch wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Snitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dudley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Dudley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side.
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snitch throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Snitch fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snitch.
Snitch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dudley sprawls and moves away.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snitch throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snitch.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Snitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudley swivels and escapes.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Dudley finds it's way through Snitch's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
Snitch tries to clinch
and Dudley counters with a left to the body.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dudley 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
A pretty intense looking Damian Dudley took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Jon Snitch was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

Event: PANDA 55
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Putin scoring well with a low kick there.
Dudley takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Putin scores with a head kick.
Dudley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Dudley checks a low kick from Putin.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Putin wants to clinch
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin connects with a right hand. Dudley shakes it off.#T1#
Putin looks to clinch
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Putin tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Putin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Putin.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Putin.
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Dudley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Putin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vlad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Putin looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook.
Putin throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Putin throws a head kick that misses
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Putin has managed to clinch.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Putin. #BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Dudley scores with a four punch combination!
Dudley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Putin misses with a double jab. #CL#
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudley, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Putin instigates a clinch.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.#BC2#
Dudley manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Putin closes the distance and pushes Dudley back into the cage.
Putin gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Putin needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley swings for the body but Putin moves out of range. #T4#
Putin misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Dudley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putin doesn't seem phased though.
Putin swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dudley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Putin throws a series of punches but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Putin fakes the leg kick and cracks Dudley in the body.
Putin lands a high kick!
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin throws a sloppy body shot
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Putin scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Putin's belly button to the back.
Dudley slips a straight right by Putin.
Putin wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin wants to clinch.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Dudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Putin's hands.
Dudley takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Putin misses with a hook
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley ducks right into an uppercut from Putin.
Dudley dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Putin on the side of the head.
Dudley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Putin clinches.
Dudley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2##BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Putin.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin misses with a double jab.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Putin missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Putin tries to clinch but Dudley is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Putin misses with a body shot. #T3#
Putin takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Putin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Putin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Putin misses the body punch
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudley tests Putin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Putin forces Dudley back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley sizes up Putin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Putin tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Putin tries to clinch there but Dudley circles away.
Putin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Dudley dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dudley presses Putin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dudley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Putin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dudley can turn it around.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dudley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards. #BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudley lands with a nice combination. Putin backs away looking to recover.
Dudley lands a jab to Putin's midsection.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Putin throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Putin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin misses with a left hand
and Dudley comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Putin stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Dudley is on him like rabid pit bull! Putin slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 43
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley tries to move into range but Andrianov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrianov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrianov connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.#CL#
Andrianov closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dudley tries to break the clinch but Andrianov is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley. #BC2#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Andrianov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Andrianov moves away and avoids it.
Dudley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrianov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov misses with a hook.
Dudley tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Andrianov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudley scores with a nice head shot.
Andrianov looks to clinch
and Dudley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dudley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dudley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Dudley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andrianov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
Andrianov takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov throws an overhand right that lands on Dudley's shoulder, as Dudley tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Andrianov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Dudley counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dudley slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrianov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianov dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Andrianov throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Dudley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target. #T3#
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrianov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dudley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dudley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrianov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andrianov lands a jab to the nose.
Dudley slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Dudley wants to counter the offense by Andrianov and move into the clinch position.#KD#
Andrianov lands a left and a right that send Dudley crashing to the mat, dazed. Andrianov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Dudley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Andrianov counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrianov finish him?
Andrianov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dudley tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Andrianov wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Andrianov!

Event: PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Rahman.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahman misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Dudley counters by moving into the clinch.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.#T1#
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Dudley's ribcage.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
Dudley looks winded!
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rahman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dudley can turn it around.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley. #T4#
Good body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dudley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Dudley digs a right hand into Rahman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rahman's gas tank.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dudley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman lands a nice knee to the body.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not. #T1#
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
Dudley working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Rahman cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Rahman lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Rahman presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.#ROC#Dudley is rocked!
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Rahman presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman pushes Dudley against the cage. Rahman is working some dirty boxing. Rahman pushes off with a quick right hook! Dudley goes down! Dudley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rahman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

Event: PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Dudley moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile with a nice cross.
Dudley throws a combination. Bizihwaile tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley wants to clinch.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bizihwaile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Jab by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Dudley.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.#T1#
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizihwaile circles away.
Dudley cracks Bizihwaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaile avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaile lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dudley throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Bizihwaile there.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Dudley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Dudley.
Bizihwaile connects with the punch.
Bizihwaile has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.#T3#
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dudley slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a head kick. Dudley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dudley cracks Bizihwaile with a good jab.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaile slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaile momentarily.
Bizihwaile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Dudley is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Bizihwaile.
Oh Dudley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudley blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
As Bizihwaile tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Bizihwaile manages to avoid the attempt.
Bizihwaile drops Dudley with a big left hand! Dudley is injured, injured bad! Bizihwaile jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PANDA 14
Date: Aug 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dudley!
Knox slips a straight right by Dudley.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Dudley and move into the clinch position.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Knox.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Knox moves away from the strike by Dudley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox thuds his right hand into Dudley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dudley works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Dudley scores with a nice right hand.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.#T1#
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dudley on the side of the head.#CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Dudley.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Dudley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox just leaning against Dudley, taking a breather.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudley.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Knox. #T3#
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects.
Knox cracks Dudley with an open hand slap.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley. #T4#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudley tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Dudley works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox slips under a jab from Dudley.
Knox throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dudley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox misses with a looping left.
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 Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dudley tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dudley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
As Knox tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox pushes Dudley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Knox. #T1#
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dudley has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Dudley.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands a right hand.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudley as Knox tries to tie him up.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Knox trying to stall but Dudley improves his position.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudley as Knox tries to tie him up.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudley as Knox tries to tie him up. #T3#
Dudley tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Knox presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocks a body shot from Dudley. #T4#
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Dudley tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox lands a body punch.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Porthos Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Dudley works over Knox's head and body with a nice combination.
Knox 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.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Dudley throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley tries to clinch up.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Dudley scores with a jab.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dudley throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Dudley throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Dudley coming out on top.
Dudley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
It looked like Dudley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.#T2#
Knox blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Dudley throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Dudley slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Dudley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dudley wants to clinch.
Dudley misses with the combination. #T3#
Knox misses the jab.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox tries to clinch up.#T4#
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dudley at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
Dudley misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Dudley scores with a nice head shot.
Knox cracks Dudley with a good jab.
Dudley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: PANDA 6
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landry. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landry.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Landry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dudley defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Landry throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landry, as that shot connected. #CL#
Dudley has Landry up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Landry blocks a body shot from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry.
Landry blocks a body shot from Dudley. #T1#
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Landry manages to break the clinch.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Landry throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.#CL#
Dudley clinches up with Landry and pushes him back against the cage.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Landry dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley digs a right hand into Landry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Landry's gas tank.
Dudley misses with some punches.
I was talking to Dudley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
A big right from Landry misses.
Landry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Landry slips under a jab.
Landry throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Landry motions for Dudley to come forward. Landry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Landry's corner calls for a 1-2. Landry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Landry is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Dudley throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Landry at a distance.
Landry misses with a straight left.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Landry and move into the clinch.
Landry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudley doesn't seem bothered though.
Landry throws a wild body kick that Dudley sees coming a mile off.
Dudley is looking to wear down Landry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landry.
Landry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Landry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donk. Landry catches Dudley right on the button with a cross.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Landry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Landry keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Dudley coming out on top.
Dudley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landry.
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry scores with a nice strike.
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landry throws out the jab.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Landry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dudley's head backwards.
Landry cracks Dudley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Landry cracks Dudley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Landry walks into a stiff left hand from Dudley.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Landry.
Nice defenses there by Landry.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.#CL#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Landry throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley. #T4#
Landry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Landry lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry. #BC2#
Landry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dudley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Dudley.
Landry misses with a straight left.
Landry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Landry misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Landry shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Landry has been cut.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley is working Landry over against the cage.
Landry looks winded!
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Landry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Landry's cut.
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#
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Landry lands a lovely overhand right.
Dudley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Landry.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley slips under a jab from Landry.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Landry's head.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Landry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Landry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Landry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Landry throws a chopping leg kick but Dudley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Landry lands with a straight right. Dudley didn't see that one coming.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley misses the jab.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Landry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Landry connects with the punch.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off.
Dudley blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Landry misses with a leg kick.
Jab by Landry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Landry tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Landry manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Landry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Dudley scores with the left hand. Landry knows he should have avoided that one.
Landry misses with a straight right.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
Dudley slips a jab from Landry.
Landry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Landry throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Landry connects with a body shot that sends Dudley's belly button to the back.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Landry looks to land a body kick but Dudley moved away.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Landry moves out of range.
Dudley swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Dudley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.#T3#
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
A big left from Landry misses.
As Landry tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Landry manages to avoid the attempt.
Landry throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Dudley takes one to the side of the head.
Dudley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Landry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Landry manages to circle out of the way.
Landry avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Dudley forces Landry back against the cage and clinches.
Dudley gets through Landry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Landry lands a left hand.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Landry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Dudley lunges at Landry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Landry's hand.
Landry throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
Landry misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Dudley counters by moving into the clinch.
Dudley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Landry's brow.
Landry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Landry blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Landry avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage. #BC2#
Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Landry scores with a four punch combination!
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Landry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryan Landry'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.#R3#
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dudley throws the left hand but Landry avoids the punch easily.
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landry throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Landry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Landry.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Landry misses with a hook #CL#
and Dudley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Dudley tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Landry's brow.
Landry is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Landry has his back to the cage.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry.
Landry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Landry avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Landry is trying to push Dudley away but Dudley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry lands with a right hand.
Landry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Landry avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry lands with a good body shot.
Landry lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Dudley needs to keep his hands up - Landry had a free shot at his head there.
Dudley misses with a hook.
Dudley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Landry falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Dudley counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Landry as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Landry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Landry controls the action.
Come on Landry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley works on Landry's body with a couple of short punches.
Dudley cracks Landry with a nice body shot.
Landry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley is working Landry over against the cage.
Landry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dudley.
Landry looking to slow down the pace here.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Landry is trying to maintain a safe position but Dudley gets an underhook and turns Landry into the cage.
Good body shot from Dudley. #T4#
Landry blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Landry's brow.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudley tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley works on Landry's body with a couple of short punches.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Landry blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Landry stalling in the clinch.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Damian Dudley did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ryan Landry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dudley defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley scores with a body shot.
Landry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Landry misses with a body shot.
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley throws a hook but Landry avoids it easily.
Landry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landry.
As Landry tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Landry manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Landry as he connects with a hook.
Landry throws a sloppy head kick
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dudley clinches up against the cage.
Landry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dudley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Landry can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Landry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jab by Dudley.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley works the jab nicely.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Dudley connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Dudley.
Landry dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Landry missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Landry dips to his left and cracks Dudley with an uppercut!
Landry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley misses the body punch
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Landry lands.
Landry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dudley in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Landry - just one landing.
Landry missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Landry throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
A big left from Landry misses.
A jab from Landry finds it's way through Dudley's defenses.
A slow jab from Landry misses its intended target.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Landry tries to keep at a distance but Dudley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands. #T3#
Nice body punch from Dudley.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Landry tries to stall but Dudley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Landry misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Landry lands with a right to the head.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Landry's defenses.
Landry blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Landry.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands. #BC2#
Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Landry.
Dudley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Landry.
Landry defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Landry is avoiding it.
Landry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dudley takes a step back to recover.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Landry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Landry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Dudley misses with an uppercut.
Landry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landry. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dudley throws a hook but Landry blocks it.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
Dudley takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry misses with a straight left.
Landry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Landry lands a nice looking body shot.
Landry misses with a body shot.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
As Landry tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Landry manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Landry connects with a nice looking jab.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Landry moved out of range nicely.
Dudley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Landry's body. Landry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Landry cracks Dudley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudley throws a right hand that Landry ducks under and follows up with a left that Landry also avoids with ease.
Dudley throws a right and a left that Landry avoids nicely.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landry scores with a jab. Dudley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dudley defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry throws a big shot that misses.
Landry misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Dudley wants to clinch.#T2#
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Landry throws a combination. Dudley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dudley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Landry.
Dudley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Landry tries a quick counter leg kick but Dudley is wise to it.
Landry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Landry connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Landry.#T3#
Dudley throws a right and a left that Landry avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Landry. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Landry.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Landry throws a head kick but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dudley blocks a jab.
Dudley throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range. #T4#
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
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!
Landry looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
Dudley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Landry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dudley cracks Landry with a good jab.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Landry moved out of range nicely.
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Landry at a distance.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landry.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Landry!
Ryan Landry is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Ryan Landry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 2
Date: Jul 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley 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.
Dudley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dudley slips under a jab from Snitch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
The fighters circling - Snitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.#TD2#
Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dudley's half guard.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch not doing much here.
Dudley wants to improve his position but Snitch is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is pressing down on Snitch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Snitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Snitch stops Dudley from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Snitch preventing the sweep.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snitch misses with a looping right.
Dudley defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley misses with a hook.
And Snitch tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudley pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Snitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Dudley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fighters circle momentarily. Snitch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snitch misses with a body shot.
Snitch lands a really nice looking cross but Dudley seems unphased.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Snitch scores with a takedown into Dudley's guard.#T3#
Dudley looking to control but Snitch passes into half guard.
Dudley trying to control but Snitch postures up.
Snitch trying to pass the guard but Dudley defending well.
Snitch is controlling the pace.
Snitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snitch prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Snitch stalling.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Snitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snitch is thwarting Dudley's attempts to control the position.
Snitch is looking to take a break and control but Dudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snitch controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dudley misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Snitch clinches.
Snitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudley dodges the punch combination from Snitch.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jon Snitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snitch needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snitch.#T1#
A slow jab from Snitch misses its intended target.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Snitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snitch shoots in for a double leg but Dudley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dudley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snitch counters with a left and a right that stings Dudley.
Dudley misses the jab.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snitch's hands.
Snitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.#T2#
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snitch misses with a straight left.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.
It looked like Dudley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snitch.
Snitch moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Snitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snitch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snitch.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snitch slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Dudley throws a hook but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Snitch slips under a jab from Dudley.
Snitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Snitch fails with the takedown.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Snitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snitch ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.#T4#
Dudley misses with a hook. Snitch ducked under it nicely.
Snitch feints the counter takedown.
Dudley takes one on the button.
Snitch slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Snitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Snitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snitch throws a solid leg kick but Dudley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snitch.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Snitch throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
Snitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
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!
Snitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Snitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dudley as Snitch shoots in.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Snitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudley doesn't seem phased though.
Snitch lands a really nice looking cross but Dudley seems unphased.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Snitch looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley takes a swing at Snitch's ribcage but misses.
Snitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Snitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Dudley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snitch blocks a jab.#CL2#
Dudley tries to keep at a distance but Snitch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley presses Snitch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Snitch avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snitch loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Snitch slips a jab from Dudley.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snitch.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
Dudley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudley as he avoids it easily.
Snitch swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dudley's half guard.
Dudley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dudley is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Snitch controlling the action here.
Snitch prevents Dudley from standing back up.
Dudley trying to control but Snitch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley is looking to get back to full guard here but Snitch has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dudley is pushing Snitch's head away, looking to escape. Snitch manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snitch takes a little break here. Dudley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dudley is trying to work for a sweep but Snitch has mounted him!
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snitch trying to control but Dudley is having none of it.
Dudley is looking to improve his position but Snitch isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Damian Dudley did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snitch cracks Dudley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Snitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snitch has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Snitch.
Dudley stuns Snitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Snitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Dudley tries to bum rush Snitch with a series of wild strikes but Snitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dudley throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Snitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Snitch shakes it off.#T2#
Snitch tries to clinch
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Snitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Snitch rushes Dudley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snitch tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Snitch back against the cage. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Snitch misses.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Dudley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudley's head.
Dudley lands a head shot.
Snitch misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Snitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snitch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snitch tried to score with a low kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dudley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snitch under the eye.
Dudley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snitch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Dudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snitch.
Snitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snitch is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Snitch misses with a hook
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snitch can do to turn this around?
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!
Snitch clobbers Dudley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Snitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snitch walks into a jab.
Snitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Snitch moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley had his way with Jon Snitch in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Snitch avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Snitch throws a right hand that misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Snitch.
Snitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Snitch clinches.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Dudley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is trying to break free.#BC#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley cracks Snitch with an open hand slap.
Snitch misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snitch closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Snitch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snitch is in Dudley's guard.
Dudley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snitch won't allow Dudley to get back to his feet.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Dudley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snitch is controlling him.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Snitch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snitch stops Dudley from standing up.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Snitch passes Dudley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Dudley has one foot on Snitch's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Snitch misses with a double jab.
Snitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snitch doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Snitch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dudley on his heels. He'll look to pass Dudley's guard now, I'm sure.
Snitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudley is keeping the position for now.
Snitch is fighting to break Dudley's control of his arms but Dudley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snitch postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it. #T4#
Dudley wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Dudley has his feet on Snitch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Snitch moved out of range nicely.
Snitch tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Snitch counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab. #TD2#
Snitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Damian Dudley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

Event: PF26 Savitaipale v Zemin
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Rick Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Dick drives through with a takedown into Dudley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dick is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
Dudley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudley is keeping the position for now.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Dick postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dudley controlling Dick's posture.
Dick stays in close to Dudley's body and controls the position. #T1#
Dick trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dudley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick cracks Dudley with a solid left hand.
Dick trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley controlling Dick's posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudley is keeping the position for now.
Dick postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dudley controlling the position.
Dick is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Dudley is working hard here to advance position.
Dick postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dudley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Dudley controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dick shoots and misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dick fails with the takedown.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Dudley's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Dudley digs a good hook to Dick's body.
Dick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudley swivels and escapes.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.#T4#
A jab from Dudley misses.
Dick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dudley defends it well.
Dick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Dudley finds it's target.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a three punch combo that has Dick backing up. Dick nods at Dudley to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley jabs at Dick's body.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley is looking to wear down Dick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Dick shoots and misses
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dudley tests Dick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt - Dudley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick feints the counter takedown.
Dudley swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Dick counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Dudley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dudley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Dick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dick misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Dick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dudley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick distracts Dudley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dick wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving. #T2#
Dudley controlling Dick's posture.
Dudley is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick is working Dudley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dick postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
Dick wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving. #T3#
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dudley wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick stands up over Dudley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dudley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dudley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dick is controlling him.
Dudley tries to strike from the bottom.
Dick scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dudley being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Dick slips nicely into half guard.
Dudley keeping control of the position.
Dudley is trying to maintain the position but Dick is very close to passing his half guard.
Dick controlling the pace.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dick controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rick Dick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dick moves forwards but Dudley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dudley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dick shoots for a double leg takedown but Dudley sprawls well. He's pushed Dick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Dudley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dudley is trying to hold Dick in close to prevent damage but Dick has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudley's head.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick.
Dick wants to pass to mount but Dudley is defending the position.
Dick controlling the pace.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Dick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dick thows a huge punch but Dudley dodges it nicely.
Dudley wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
Dudley wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick working over Dudley with some ground and pound. Dudley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Dick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dudley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick.
Dudley trying to control but Dick postures up.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dudley trying to control but Dick postures up.
Dick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dick is keen to just control but Dudley is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dick has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.
Dick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Dick tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dick takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudley as he avoids it easily.
Dick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudley. That snapped Dick's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Dick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Dick ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
A very excited looking Damian Dudley 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: PF16 Savitaipale v Sackett
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley throws a big counter combination but Schmitt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmitt tries to counter with a clinch but Dudley shakes him off and moves away.
Schmitt's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schmitt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmitt. Schmitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tumleh Schmitt.
Dudley lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt - Dudley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Schmitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmitt gets slowly back to his feet.
As Schmitt looks to move away, Dudley throws a big counter combo but Schmitt just gets out of the way.
Schmitt wants to clinch.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.
Schmitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Schmitt tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudley lands with a straight right. Schmitt didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmitt goes for a double leg but Dudley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dudley continues to drive forward.
Dudley moves out of range of the body kick from Schmitt.
Schmitt looks for the body kick but Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley throws a big counter combination but Schmitt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dudley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Schmitt moves into the clinch.
Schmitt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmitt moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.#TD2#
Schmitt shoots in and bounces Dudley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dudley has Schmitt pulled in close to control his posture.
Dudley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmitt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schmitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmitt, not yet.
Dudley looking to pass the guard.
Dudley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Schmitt is looking for a triangle but Dudley pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schmitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dudley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmitt trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dudley tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmitt is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Schmitt throws a combination that misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmitt darts in looking for a takedown but Dudley gets double underhooks and turns Schmitt into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Schmitt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schmitt is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Schmitt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Dudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schmitt circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schmitt darts in and clinches Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Schmitt's ribcage. Schmitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Schmitt is breathing heavily.#T1#
Schmitt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tumleh Schmitt.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Schmitt should have avoided that one.
Schmitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dudley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schmitt's head.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmitt can do to turn this around?
Dudley throws a one two combo.
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Dudley moves away
and Dudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmitt thinking.
Schmitt throws a leg kick
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Schmitt's shoulder, as Schmitt tries to avoid the shot.
Schmitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dudley.
Dudley scores with a hook.#T2#
Schmitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmitt shoots in but no luck this time.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Schmitt saw that one coming.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schmitt with a poor takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley cracks a nice hook into Schmitt's ribs.
Dudley avoids the head kick by Schmitt.
Schmitt shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
Schmitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Schmitt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Schmitt takes one on the button.
Tumleh Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley misses with a wild combination.
Schmitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley lands an overhand right.
Dudley scores with a nice right hand.
Dudley misses with a two punch combination.
Dudley throws a jab when Schmitt was well out of range.#CL2#
Schmitt moves into the clinch.
Dudley is working Schmitt over against the cage.
Schmitt tries to score a body lock takedown but Dudley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmitt controls his hands.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmitt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudley smiles and moves away.
Schmitt looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Schmitt moves away and avoids it.
Schmitt tries to counter with a clinch but Dudley shakes him off and moves away.
Schmitt shoots and misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley scores with a jab.#ROC#Schmitt is rocked!
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dudley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schmitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudley finish him?
Schmitt with a poor takedown
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley lands a really nice looking cross but Schmitt seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Schmitt gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dudley gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Schmitt is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Dudley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JAG Exodus
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Keenan tries to clinch up.
Dudley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a left and a right that stings Keenan.
We've been told by Dudley's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Dudley's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley. #CL2#
Keenan rushes Dudley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Dudley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Dudley tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands. #T1#
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Keenan misses with a combination
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Keenan misses with a left hand
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Keenan tries to land a body kick
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid body kick from Keenan.
Keenan defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Keenan moves to clinch but Dudley breaks away
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
Keenan tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Dudley. #CL2#
Keenan clinches up with Dudley and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Dudley misses with some punches. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dudley tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
A short right from Dudley.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Keenan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan lands a front kick.
Dudley walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan.
Dudley needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
Dudley lands a jab to Keenan's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan tries to clinch but Dudley moves away
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Keenan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keenan tries to clinch up
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Keenan tries to land a body kick
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dudley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dudley moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan throws a combination. Dudley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Keenan throws a series of punches but Dudley avoids them all with ease.
Dudley lands with a nice combination. Keenan backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Dudley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Keenan lands a front kick.
Dudley slips a jab from Keenan.
Keenan tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
Dudley scores with a body shot.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudley. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Keenan. Those never looked like landing.
Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan misses with the combination. #T2#
Keenan misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a one-two to the body.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan lands with a hook. Dudley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Keenan closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
Keenan misses with a double jab
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Keenan throws a right hand that Dudley ducks under and follows up with a left that Dudley also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Keenan moves into range and clinches up with Dudley.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage. #BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Dudley takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dudley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dudley scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keenan throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Keenan moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Keenan.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Keenan.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dudley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Dudley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Dudley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan lands with a nice combination. Dudley backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Keenan has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Keenan looks to throw a body kick
and Dudley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Keenan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley counters with a one-two to the body.
Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Dudley.
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keenan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Dudley does no damage.
Keenan misses with a jab to the body
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan looks to throw a body kick
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan throws a lazy body kick
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dudley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keenan misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Keenan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Dudley scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy body kick from Keenan
and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Dudley shrugs it off though.
Ryan Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing.
Dudley throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Dudley dodges the punch combination from Keenan.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Dudley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keenan.#CUT2#
It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keenan misses with a body shot
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Keenan throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keenan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Dudley moved away.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a nice body shot.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
Dudley's corner calls for a 1-2. Dudley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Dudley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Dudley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keenan misses with a hook.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Damian Dudley!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Damian Dudley!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Damian Dudley!

Damian Dudley wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Damian Dudley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ryan Keenan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah well eh...time for a Guinness.'.

Event: JAG - Pandemic
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Dudley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley throws a counter combo.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Dudley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dudley misses with a shot to the body
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Balder Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Dudley misses.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley throws a right hand that Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Bull also avoids with ease.
Dudley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dudley slips a straight right by Bull.
Despite the aggression on Dudley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull lands a glancing blow to the side of Dudley's head.
Bull throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a two punch combo.
Bull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
Bull slips a straight right by Dudley.
Bull seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Bull digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley walks into a jab.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley throws a combination. Bull tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good shot there by Bull.
Bull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Dudley's head back. #T3#
Bull misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Bull.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dudley throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Dudley.
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!
Bull takes one on the button.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dudley misses.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudley doesn't seem bothered though.
Bull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bull misses with a hook
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dudley walks into a straight right hand from Bull.
Dudley misses with a shot to the body
and Bull counters with a three punch combo that has Dudley backing up. Dudley nods at Bull to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balder Bull dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dudley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Dudley is rocked!
Bull cracks a nice hook into Dudley's ribs.
Bull throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Dudley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Dudley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull finish him?
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bull fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dudley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dudley looks to clinch but Bull throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dudley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balder Bull!
Post fight, Balder Bull took to the microphone: 'I had good and bad moments in my career. I love to fight, but getting too old for this now so this was my final one.'.

Event: JAG Friday Night 1
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Lamas tries to clinch up.
Dudley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dudley.
Lamas tries to clinch there but Dudley circles away.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dudley throws a right hand that misses
and Lamas counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lamas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lamas lands with a short shot to the head.
Lamas blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lamas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamas looks to clinch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Lamas connects with a nice looking jab.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lamas wants to counter the offense by Dudley and move into the clinch position.
Lamas dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Lamas staying out of range there.#T1#
Dudley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lamas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudley looks to land a combination. Lamas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dudley with a jab.
Lamas wants to clinch
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamas wants to clinch.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lamas moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.#CL2#
Lamas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudley, pushing him back against the cage.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamass head.
Lamas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dudley's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley tries to break the clinch but Lamas is controlling the position. #BC#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamas tries to clinch there but Dudley circles away.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.#T2##CL2#
Dudley tries to keep at a distance but Lamas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley. #BC2#
Lamas manages to break the clinch.
Dudley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lamas wants to clinch
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley misses with a two punch combination.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamas. #CL2#
Lamas moves into the clinch.
Lamas just leaning against Dudley, taking a breather.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Lamas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dudley's efforts to push away.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Dudley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lamas blocking some punches. #T3#
Dudley tries to break the clinch but Lamas is controlling the position.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Lamas breaks from the clinch.
Lamas tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Lamas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lamas wants to clinch
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lamas closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
Lamas tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lamas.
Lamas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Lamas misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Lamas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamas is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Lamas wants to clinch
and Lamas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamas tries to clinch but Dudley moves away
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Lamas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lamas throws a series of strikes that have Dudley backpedaling.
Dudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lamas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamas.#CL2#
Lamas moves into the clinch.
Lamas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dudley scores with a shot to the side of Lamas's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamas blocks an uppercut.
Lamas lands an uppercut.
Lamas misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley'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.
#R2#
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamas.#CL2#
Lamas closes the distance and pushes Dudley back into the cage.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Dudley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Lamas tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamas's elbow.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamas can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Lamas manages to break the clinch.
Lamas loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley connects with the punch.
Lamas throws a low kick but Dudley avoids it.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lamas pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Lamas avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamas lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Lamas misses with some punches.
Lamas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudley as Lamas tries to tie him up.
Lamas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lamas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamas lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Lamas.
Dudley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamas misses with a knee to the head.
Lamas tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Dudley tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas is trying to force a seperation but Dudley has the dominant position.#BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamas takes one to the side of the head.
Lamas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
A combination from Dudley does no damage.
Dudley lunges at Lamas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lamas's hand. #CL2#
Lamas pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Lamas lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley is trying to push Lamas away but Lamas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dudley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lamas has him pressed against the cage.
Lamas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lamas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Lamas avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage. #T3#
Lamas lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Lamas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frankie Lamas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lamas closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamas wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Lamas pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Lamas.
A short left from Lamas.
Lamas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Lamas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Lamas wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Lamas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Lamas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamas misses with a looping left.
Lamas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamas tries to clinch
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lamas wants to clinch
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lamas tries to clinch up
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamas closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamas tries to clinch
and Lamas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamas wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Lamas misses with a hook
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamas tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Lamas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lamas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Lamas wants to counter the offense by Dudley and move into the clinch position.
Lamas darts in trying to clinch
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Lamas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamas wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Lamas tries to clinch up.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dudley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamas wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Lamas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lamas tries to clinch but Dudley moves away
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Lamas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Lamas slips the punch.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Dudley misses the jab.
Lamas tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range.
Lamas tries to clinch
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamas tries to clinch but Dudley moves away
and Lamas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamas fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Lamas misses with a double jab
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley feints a jab promting Lamas to slip. Dudley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lamas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dudley throws the left hand but Lamas avoids the punch easily.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frankie Lamas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamas closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lamas is looking to clinch.
Lamas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a left and a right that stings Lamas.
Lamas wants to clinch.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lamas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##CL2#
Lamas gets a clinch.
Lamas is trying to force a seperation but Dudley has the dominant position.
Lamas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lamas.
Lamas connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamas backwards.
Lamas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamas lands a right hand.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamas wants to clinch.
Dudley throws a big counter combination but Lamas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Lamas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frankie Lamas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
A relieved looking Damian Dudley 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: Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Dudley.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Dudley is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Dudley throws a right hand that Kilgore ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilgore also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Dudley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dudley moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore closes the distance and clinches up with Dudley, looking for a takedown. Kilgore pushes Dudley against the cage but Dudley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudley throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kilgore backs off Dudley throws a huge counter combo but Kilgore manages to avoid it all.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kilgore in his tracks.
Dudley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Dudley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore wants to slow Dudley down by chopping away at his legs.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kilgore shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kilgore pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Dudley gets through Kilgore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilgore won't allow it.
Kilgore is trying to stall.
Kilgore swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Dudley is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilgore has double underhooks.
Kilgore looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kilgore is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dudley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Kilgore taking a breather.
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Kilgore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore is trying to stall.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Kilgore lands a right hand.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore trying to control the position but instead, Dudley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilgore into the cage.#BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch. #T3#
A solid body kick from Kilgore.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudley misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dudley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacitus Kilgore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Kilgore dives in and scores a takedown into Dudley's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Kilgore has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dudley wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudley can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Dudley has Kilgore pulled in close to control his posture.
Kilgore is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
Kilgore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilgore 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.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudley controls Kilgore momentarily but Kilgore frees himself.
Kilgore with a nice head shot there.
Kilgore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dudley working a defensive guard here.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley has control of Kilgore's left arm, preventing Kilgore from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kilgore shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilgore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range. #CL#
Kilgore drives through and clinches with Dudley against the cage.
Dudley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kilgore lands a body punch.
Tacitus Kilgore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Kilgore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacitus Kilgore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley stops a takedown attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kilgore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dudley is keeping busy.
Kilgore wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilgore controls his hands.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore misses with some punches.
Kilgore stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Kilgore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dudley does no damage.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
A nice side step and Dudley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but Dudley avoids it.
As Kilgore backs off Dudley throws a huge counter combo but Kilgore manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilgore eats them both and turns towards Dudley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dudley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley lands with a hook. Kilgore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dudley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Kilgore throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilgore drops his hands momentarily and Dudley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.#TD#
Kilgore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kilgore is in Dudley's guard.
Kilgore throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilgore throws a big right hand that misses.
Dudley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dudley looking to control.
Kilgore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilgore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dudley holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Kilgore with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore scoring with some ground and pound.
Kilgore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Kilgore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kilgore lands a couple of elbows.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilgore is one step ahead there.
Kilgore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilgore lands a couple of digs.
Dudley controls Kilgore momentarily but Kilgore frees himself.
Kilgore scoring with some ground and pound.
Kilgore postures up and lands a big shot to Dudley's brow. #T4#
Kilgore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dudley is trying to control the position but Kilgore postures up.
Tacitus Kilgore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilgore lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Dudley is rocked!
Kilgore gets to his feet and stands over Dudley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dudley felt that one! Kilgore unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dudley from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!

Event: JBL TBD 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Perda Segurio misses with a hook
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Dudley.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Perda Segurio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Perda Segurio does no damage.
Dudley 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.
Perda Segurio misses the jab.
Perda Segurio throws a sloppy head kick and Dudley moves out of range easily.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perda Segurio scores with a jab to the body.
Perda Segurio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Perda Segurio.
Dudley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Perda Segurio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dudley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perda Segurio throws a sloppy head kick
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot.
Perda Segurio throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Perda Segurio.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perda Segurio misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudley misses with a double jab
and Perda Segurio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Perda Segurio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dudley lands with a straight right. Perda Segurio didn't see that one coming.
Perda Segurio fails with the takedown.#T2#
Perda Segurio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley takes a swing at Perda Segurio's ribcage but misses.
Perda Segurio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Perda Segurio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perda Segurio's hands.
Dudley scores with a one two! Perda Segurio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Perda Segurio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dudley thinking.
Perda Segurio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dudley rather than just go for the knockout.
Dudley slips a straight right by Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Perda Segurio's body. Perda Segurio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perda Segurio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perda Segurio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Perda Segurio counters with a nice body shot.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Perda Segurio throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perda Segurio.
Dudley misses with a looping right.#T3#
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley misses with a body punch
and Perda Segurio counters with a nice body shot.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perda Segurio missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perda Segurio defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Perda Segurio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Perda Segurio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Perda Segurio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perda Segurio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Dudley throws a right hand that Perda Segurio ducks under and follows up with a left that Perda Segurio also avoids with ease.
Perda Segurio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Perda Segurio misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Perda Segurio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley slips a straight right by Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
Perda Segurio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudley misses the jab.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dudley circles away quickly and effectively.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perda Segurio was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
A little jabbing left from Perda Segurio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perda Segurio misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Perda Segurio's belly button to the back.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perda Segurio misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Perda Segurio moves away and avoids it.
Perda Segurio is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dudley digs a good body shot into Perda Segurio's ribs.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Perda Segurio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley misses with a hook to the body
and Perda Segurio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perda Segurio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perda Segurio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley catches Perda Segurio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perda Segurio misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Dudley cracks Perda Segurio with a good jab.
Perda Segurio misses with a shot to the body
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Perda Segurio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perda Segurio.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target. #T1#
Perda Segurio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perda Segurio can do to turn this around?
Perda Segurio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perda Segurio moves away.
Perda Segurio throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dudley looks to land a combination. Perda Segurio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perda Segurio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Perda Segurio should have avoided that one.
Dudley misses with a wild combination.
Perda Segurio misses with a looping left.
Perda Segurio cracks Dudley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Perda Segurio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dudley has got the better of the exchanges.
Perda Segurio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perda Segurio walks into a stiff left hand from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a straight right. #T2#
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Perda Segurio is out of range.
Perda Segurio misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perda Segurio misses with an uppercut
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perda Segurio moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Perda Segurio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Perda Segurio ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Perda Segurio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perda Segurio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudley misses with a hook
letting Perda Segurio counter with a right hand.
Perda Segurio throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Dudley - just one landing.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perda Segurio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudley doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley scores with a jab. Perda Segurio acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Perda Segurio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perda Segurio. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perda Segurio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
Perda Segurio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley cracks a nice hook into Perda Segurio's ribs.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Perda Segurio throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perda Segurio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perda Segurio throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Perda Segurio misses.
Perda Segurio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a right hand that Perda Segurio ducks under and follows up with a left that Perda Segurio also avoids with ease.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perda Segurio takes one on the button.
Perda Segurio looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
Dudley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perda Segurio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perda Segurio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perda Segurio looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perda Segurio throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley 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#
Perda Segurio swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perda Segurio has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Perda Segurio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley lands a jab.
Perda Segurio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Perda Segurio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perda Segurio eats them both and turns towards Dudley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Dudley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perda Segurio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dudley swings for the body but Perda Segurio moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Perda Segurio misses
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley lands a jab to Perda Segurio's midsection.
Perda Segurio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perda Segurio duly obliges.
Dudley misses with a wild combination.
Perda Segurio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley jabs Perda Segurio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Dudley.
Dudley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perda Segurio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perda Segurio was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Perda Segurio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perda Segurio slips a jab from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a shot to the body.
Dudley moves out of range as Perda Segurio strikes.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perda Segurio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dudley to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Dudley.
Dudley drops his hands momentarily and Perda Segurio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Perda Segurio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perda Segurio connects with a crisp jab.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
A jab from Dudley finds it's way through Perda Segurio's defenses.
Perda Segurio takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Dudley.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perda Segurio moves away.#T3#
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley avoids the head kick by Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio misses with a straight right.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perda Segurio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dudley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dudley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perda Segurio moves out of range of the strikes.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Dudley finds it's way through Perda Segurio's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perda Segurio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Perda Segurio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perda Segurio off to one side.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Perda Segurio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perda Segurio cracks Dudley with an open hand slap.
Dudley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perda Segurio needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perda Segurio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perda Segurio looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
Perda Segurio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perda Segurio misses with a head kick.
Perda Segurio throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dudley finds it's way through Perda Segurio's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perda Segurio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Perda Segurio's belly button to the back.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perda Segurio misses with a shot to the body
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: JBL Contenders
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Hanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Hanzo saw that one coming.
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Hanzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dudley throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dudley misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Hanzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smitty's in the buildup to the fight.
Hanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Hanzo counters with a body kick that stops Dudley in his tracks momentarily.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.#T1#
Dudley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dudley's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudley.
Hanzo slips a jab from Dudley.
A quick step to the side and Hanzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Hanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
We've been informed that Dudley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dudley misses with a hook.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Dudley connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dudley checks it well. #T2#
Dudley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dudley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Hanzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hanzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dudleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanzo moves away.
Dudley scores with a jab. Hanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanzo misses with a body kick.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanzo blocks a jab.
Hanzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanzo misses the target.#T3#
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Hanzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanzo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dudley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanzo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hanzo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Hanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudley doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hanzo. That one must have hurt.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Hanzo slips the punch.
It appears Hanzo was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Hanzo slips the punch.
Dudley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dudley just manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hanzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.
Hanzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dudley just manages to avoid it.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley blocks the body kick.
Hanzo defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dudley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dudley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hanzo backs up against the cage.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dudley lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanzo off the cage and back into range.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley moves out of range of the body kick from Hanzo.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzo throws a body kick that misses.
Hanzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo is looking to counter punch.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudley throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanzo counters with a good low kick that Dudley was not able to check.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Dudley does no damage.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Hanzo takes one on the button.
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Hanzo avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Hanzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Hanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dudley just manages to avoid it.
Dudley throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.#T2#
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Hanzo.
Hanzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanzo.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Dudley.
Hanzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Hanzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Donk. Dudley catches Hanzo right on the button with a cross.
Dudley misses with a body punch
and Hanzo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dudley shrugs it off.
Dudley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Hanzo is out of range.
Hanzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanzo.
Hanzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Dudley avoided it.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Dudley avoids a kick to the body.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Hanzo avoids it with no problem.
Hanzo connects with a leg kick. Dudley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanzo prevents a body shot from Dudley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Dudley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Hanzo.
Dudley is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling him.
Dudley takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow.
Dudley is trying to push Hanzo away but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Hanzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a body kick that misses.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Hanzo's shoulder, as Hanzo tries to avoid the shot.
Hanzo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley 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#
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanzo.
It appears Hanzo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dudley lands the left hand.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanzo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dudley avoids it.
Dudley moves out of range of the body kick from Hanzo.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley throws a hook but Hanzo avoids it easily.
Hanzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Hanzo moved out of range nicely.
Dudley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A lazy left from Dudley finds it's target.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Hanzo throws a body kick that misses.
Dudley misses the body punch
and Hanzo counters with a low kick, right behind Dudley 's knee.
Dudley throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
Hanzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanzo thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanzo counters with a left to the body.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dudley avoids it.
Hanzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanzo misses the target.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hanzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanzo throws a sloppy head kick and Dudley moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley throws a right hand that misses
and Hanzo counters with a low kick, right behind Dudley 's knee.
Dudley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanzo throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
Hanzo defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Dudley throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.
Hanzo slips a straight right by Dudley.
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dudley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanzo can pounce on him.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Hanzo throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanzo momentarily.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzo manages to avoid it.
Hanzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley throws the left hand but Hanzo avoids the punch easily.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Dudley takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Dudley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanzo's head.#T4#
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Dudley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dudley stalks Hanzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanzo's face. Hanzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley swings for the body but Hanzo moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
After winning the bout, Damian Dudley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Quinteros
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Bimbotinque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bimbotinque.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudley under the eye.
We've been told by Bimbotinque's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Bimbotinque avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Bimbotinque tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dudley slips under a jab from Bimbotinque.
Meltroco Bimbotinque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bimbotinque or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudley, which made it look bad.
Bimbotinque digs a good hook to Dudley's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bimbotinque swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Bimbotinque throws an overhand right that lands on Dudley's shoulder, as Dudley tries to avoid the shot.
Bimbotinque throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Bimbotinque connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.
Bimbotinque lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bimbotinque moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bimbotinque misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bimbotinque misses with a body shot
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Bimbotinque ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley. #TD#
Bimbotinque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bimbotinque dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Dudley 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.#T2#
Dudley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bimbotinque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
What's Dudley going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Dudley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dudley wants to control but Bimbotinque postures up.
Bimbotinque throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bimbotinque trying to control the position but Dudley is working away.
Bimbotinque landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudley can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Dudley is looking to regain half guard here but Bimbotinque keeps moving and retains side control.
Bimbotinque in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dudley is trying to improve his position.
Dudley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bimbotinque connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Bimbotinque are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dudley struggling a bit here.
Bimbotinque taking a breather here.
Dudley wants to get back to his feet but Bimbotinque drags him back down.
Bimbotinque working away.#T4#
Dudley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bimbotinque looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bimbotinque prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Bimbotinque keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bimbotinque misses with a head shot. Dudley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bimbotinque lands a couple of digs.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bimbotinque postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
Bimbotinque postures up.
Dudley controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meltroco Bimbotinque dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Dudley throws a jab when Bimbotinque was well out of range.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bimbotinque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bimbotinque throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Dudley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but Bimbotinque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bimbotinque was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bimbotinque lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudley slips under a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bimbotinque.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bimbotinque wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bimbotinque working the ground and pound.
Bimbotinque is putting a hurting on Dudley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dudley struggling a bit here.
Dudley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bimbotinque landing a few strikes.
Dudley 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.
Dudley is looking to regain half guard here but Bimbotinque keeps moving and retains side control.
Bimbotinque lands a nice forearm strike.
Dudley is looking for a sweep.
Dudley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Meltroco Bimbotinque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dudley wants to control but Bimbotinque postures up.#T2#
Dudley is not content to let Bimbotinque control the position.
Dudley wants to control but Bimbotinque postures up.
Dudley tries to improve position but can't.
Bimbotinque trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley regains half guard.
Bimbotinque not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dudley is trying to maintain the position but Bimbotinque is very close to passing his half guard.
Dudley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Dudley trying to control from the bottom.
Bimbotinque is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bimbotinque stalling.
Bimbotinque looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dudley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dudley wants to control but Bimbotinque is keeping busy.
Bimbotinque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dudley wants to control but Bimbotinque passes into side.
Dudley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Bimbotinque trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Bimbotinque controlling the position from side mount.
Bimbotinque has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dudley struggling a bit here.
Dudley is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley taking a bit of punishment here - Bimbotinque scoring with strikes.
Bimbotinque works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meltroco Bimbotinque dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bimbotinque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bimbotinque gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bimbotinque with a body shot.
Bimbotinque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Bimbotinque drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bimbotinque distracts Dudley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bimbotinque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Bimbotinque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bimbotinque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Bimbotinque trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bimbotinque is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bimbotinque passes into half guard.
Dudley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dudley wants to improve his position but Bimbotinque is controlling well.
Bimbotinque looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bimbotinque takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bimbotinque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bimbotinque slows the pace down in half guard.
Bimbotinque working Dudley over with strikes.
Bimbotinque is thwarting Dudley's attempts to control the position.
Dudley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bimbotinque scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Bimbotinque trying to control the pace.
Dudley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bimbotinque stalling.
Bimbotinque prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Dudley is not content to let Bimbotinque control the position.
Bimbotinque prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Meltroco Bimbotinque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Dudley wants to control but Bimbotinque is keeping busy.
Dudley is trying to get back to full guard.
Bimbotinque slips a nice elbow through Dudley's hands, connecting with Dudley's forehead.
Bimbotinque perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bimbotinque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dudley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bimbotinque in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Daughtrey lands with an overhand left.
Daughtrey lunges at Dudley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dudley's hand.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daughtrey works the jab nicely.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Daughtrey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dudley manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Daughtrey misses the target.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daughtrey.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley moves away from the strike by Daughtrey.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley moves out of range as Daughtrey strikes.#T1#
Daughtrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Daughtrey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daughtrey swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Daughtrey's belly button to the back.
Daughtrey misses with a hook.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daughtrey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Daughtrey jabs at Dudley's body.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Daughtrey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daughtrey.#T2#
Daughtrey tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Dudley takes a swing at Daughtrey's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Daughtrey closes the distance and pushes Dudley back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daughtrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
A shot in the inside from Daughtrey.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Dudley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dudley wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Dudley stalling the fight.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley stalling the fight.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley is trying to break the clinch but Daughtrey is controlling him.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daughtrey.
A left hand lands to the body for Daughtrey.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Daughtrey prevents Dudley from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to break free but Daughtrey pushes him back against the cage.
Dudley lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daughtrey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley working hard to break the clinch.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head.
Daughtrey has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley. #BC2#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Daughtrey loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Daughtrey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Daughtrey misses with a looping right.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Kevin Daughtrey is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley throws a combination. Daughtrey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daughtrey misses with a few strikes there.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Daughtrey avoids it with no problem.
Daughtrey works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Daughtrey lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Daughtrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daughtrey misses with a hook
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dudley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daughtrey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Daughtrey throws an overhand right that lands on Dudley's shoulder, as Dudley tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Daughtrey does no damage.
Daughtrey throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Daughtrey clinches up with Dudley and pushes him back against the cage.
Daughtrey takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Dudley blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Dudley.
Dudley tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it. #T2#
Daughtrey is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Dudley is trying to break free.
Dudley takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey. #BC2#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daughtrey blocks a jab.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daughtrey.
Dudley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Daughtrey clinches up against the cage.
Daughtrey lands a right hand.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dudley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daughtrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Daughtrey prevents Dudley from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Dudley can't break the clinch.
Dudley working hard to break the clinch.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Daughtrey tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
Daughtrey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley blocking some punches.
Daughtrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Daughtrey manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Daughtrey misses with a jab to the body
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Daughtrey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
That's time! Daughtrey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daughtrey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daughtrey fails to land with a series of punches.
Daughtrey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Daughtrey cracks a nice hook into Dudley's ribs.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley throws a hook to the side of Daughtrey's head but Daughtrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daughtrey misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Daughtrey misses with a hook.
Daughtrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Daughtrey lands a jab.
Daughtrey connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Daughtrey closes the distance and clinches.
Daughtrey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daughtrey has Dudley pressed against the cage, preventing Dudley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey scores with a knee to the head.
Kevin Daughtrey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daughtrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley is trying to break free.
Daughtrey pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley tries to break free but Daughtrey pushes him back against the cage.
Dudley blocks an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daughtrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Daughtrey. #T3#
Daughtrey misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Dudley gets through Daughtrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daughtrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daughtrey lands with a short shot to the head.
Kevin Daughtrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudley tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Dudley tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Daughtrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daughtrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley tries to stall but Daughtrey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dudley working aggressively here. #T4#
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daughtrey's brow.
Dudley tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Daughtrey working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Daughtrey!
Kevin Daughtrey gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFC Maeda vs Rua
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Kurri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudley.
Kurri misses with a takedown attempt - Dudley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Dudley.
A punch lands to the side of Kurri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurri.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudley but Dudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Kurri throws out a leg kick but Dudley moves out of range and Kurri only half commits.
Good exchange - Dudley coming out on top.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
Kurri slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurri moves away.
And Kurri tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurri gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Dudley looks to land a combination but Kurri avoids it well.
Kurri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dudley with a body shot.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurri. Kurri gets slowly back to his feet.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurri. Kurri gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Kurri shoots in looking for a takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl out of it but Kurri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dudley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Dudley catches Kurri right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dudley scores with a jab. Kurri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Kurri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurri. #ES#
Dudley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Kurri pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dudley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudley has managed to get both his arms back between Kurri's legs - danger averted.
Dudley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dudley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kurri working for a triangle but Dudley defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dudley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dudley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kurri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kurri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Kurri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurri shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri shoots in but no luck this time.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurri.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##TD2#
Kurri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dudley to the mat! Dudley manages to get full guard.
Kurri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurri.
Tatu Kurri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurri connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kurri content to stall in guard here.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Dudley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley has his hands on Kurri's head, controlling the position.
Dudley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Dudley is keeping the position.
Kurri advances to half guard.
Kurri prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Kurri trying to control the pace.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dudley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurri winds up and cracks Dudley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dudley tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kurri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dudley defends it well.
Kurri is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kurri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kurri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dudley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dudley tries to get to full guard but Kurri has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kurri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dudley is just riding it out for now. Kurri eventually gives up the hold.
Kurri lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dudley sees it coming and defends easily.
Dudley trying to hold on to Kurri's head to control him but Kurri postures up.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Dudley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurri on the ground.#T4#
Kurri is keen to just control but Dudley is a slippery customer.
Kurri wants to free his trapped foot but Dudley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dudley is trying is best to control the position here.
Dudley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dudley tries to get out of the position.
Dudley is trying to maintain the position but Kurri is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kurri wants to work for an arm triangle but Dudley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Dudley is defending well.
Kurri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudley is trying to escape back to his feet but Kurri uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kurri working over Dudley with some ground and pound. Dudley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Kurri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kurri fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook.
Dudley scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
A little jabbing left from Kurri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurri can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kurri with a poor takedown
and Dudley counters with a series of strikes. Kurri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
Dudley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kurri eats them both and turns towards Dudley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a one-two to the body.
Kurri takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Kurri fails with the takedown.#T2##TD2#
Kurri gets a double leg takedown into Dudley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley is adopting a defensive guard.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurri is one step ahead there.
Dudley being controlled here, momentarily.
Dudley is trying to control the position but Kurri postures up. #SUB2#
Kurri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dudley dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kurri is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dudley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kurri's body to avoid the submission. Kurri has instead reached around Dudley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kurri arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tatu Kurri!
After winning the bout, Tatu Kurri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DSC STRIKE 51
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toriyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toriyama.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Toriyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudley tries to counter with a clinch but Toriyama shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Toriyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been informed that Dudley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudley. That snapped Toriyama's head back.
Toriyama looks for a takedown but Dudley sprawls well.
A cross from Dudley lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toriyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiga Toriyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toriyama shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Toriyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toriyama off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.#TD#
Toriyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dudley did well to prevent Toriyama getting side control.#ES2#
Dudley manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Toriyama has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Toriyama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudley smiles and moves away.
Dudley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Toriyama misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Dudley throws a hook but Toriyama blocks it.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toriyama. #CL2#
Dudley pushes Toriyama up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Toriyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toriyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Toriyama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dudley regains guard immediately.
Dudley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toriyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Toriyama from controlling successfully.
Toriyama won't allow Dudley to sweep him here.
Toriyama wants to pass the guard but Dudley is keeping the position.
Toriyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Toriyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toriyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toriyama.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toriyama moves away.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toriyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Toriyama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toriyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Toriyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dudley sprawls and moves away.
Toriyama connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Toriyama saw that one coming.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Toriyama circles away.
Toriyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Dudley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toriyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toriyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toriyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dudley defends it nicely.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Toriyama tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toriyama thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
That's time! Toriyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Toriyama shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Dudley misses.
Toriyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toriyama off to one side.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Toriyama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Dudley - just one landing.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Dudley circles away.
Dudley stalks Toriyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Toriyama's face. Toriyama staggers backwards, shaken.
Dudley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Toriyama throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Taiga Toriyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toriyama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Toriyama shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiga Toriyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Toriyama on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Toriyama. Those never looked like landing.
Dudley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Toriyama shoots and misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Toriyama slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toriyama.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Toriyama avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Dudley rushes Toriyama and presses him up against the cage.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Toriyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land. #BC#
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dudley to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Dudley - just one landing.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a head kick that misses.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toriyama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toriyama takes one to the side of the head.
Toriyama fails with the takedown.#T2#
No joy there for Toriyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dudley.
Toriyama fails with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a left to the body.
Dudley misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
Dudley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Dudley.
Dudley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Toriyama jumps guard but Dudley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toriyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudley.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Toriyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toriyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toriyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Dudley leaning against his opponent.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley stalling in the clinch.
Toriyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toriyama is trying to pull guard but Dudley has him pressed against the cage.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley misses with a body punch. #T4#
Dudley misses with some punches.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudley.
Toriyama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dudley after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Toriyama pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Dudley gets to his feet - Toriyama follows without any prompting.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudley throws a hook but Toriyama blocks it.
Dudley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Toriyama circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley misses with the combination.
Dudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toriyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toriyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl out of it but Toriyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dudley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Toriyama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Toriyama ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toriyama.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toriyama moves away.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toriyama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toriyama defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley dips to his left and cracks Toriyama with an uppercut!
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama is looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Dudley digs a good hook to Toriyama's body.
Toriyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dudley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiga Toriyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Toriyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toriyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Toriyama in a clinch.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dudley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dudley.
Dudley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama goes for a takedown attempt but Dudley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Toriyama's body. Toriyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Toriyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dudley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toriyama's head backwards.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Toriyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toriyama is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Dudley lands with a right hand.
Toriyama lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Toriyama.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Toriyama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Dudley clinches up against the cage.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Dudley. #BC#
Toriyama breaks the clinch.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Toriyama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Toriyama showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Toriyama wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dudley won't allow Toriyama to pass to mount.
Dudley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dudley is looking to escape.
Taiga Toriyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Toriyama is trying to work for a kimura but Dudley is defending well. #SUB#
Toriyama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taiga Toriyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Toriyama is controlling the pace.
Toriyama wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Toriyama controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toriyama misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dudley 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DCS STRIKE 47
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Mack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Mack's head.
A big left from Mack misses.
Dudley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dudley cracks Mack with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Dudley misses
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mack moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mack.
Craig Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudley, pushing him back against the cage.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Mack is trying to stall.
A short left from Mack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
A body shot lands from Mack.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Mack misses with some punches.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Mack. #BC2#
Mack breaks from the clinch.
Dudley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mack scores with a one two! Dudley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Mack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack is looking to clinch.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Mack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mack misses with a hook to the body
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.#CL2#
Mack moves into the clinch.
Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Mack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Dudley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mack.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Mack's shoulder, as Mack tries to avoid the shot.
Mack tests Dudley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Mack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Mack misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack moves to clinch but Dudley breaks away
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Dudley misses with an uppercut.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mack tries to clinch but Dudley is having none of it.
Mack is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Mack throws a combination that misses
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Dudley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mack.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Mack's shoulder, as Mack tries to avoid the shot.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
Mack staying out of range there.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dudley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dudley misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Dudley finds it's target.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mack is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is looking to slow Dudley down with leg kicks.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mack! But no joy.
Mack moves out of range of the leg kick from Dudley.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Mack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack tries to clinch up
and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dudley. That did some damage!
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mack tries to clinch but Dudley is having none of it.
Mack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Mack is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Mack tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Mack is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mack clinches up with Dudley and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Dudley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Mack misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Mack shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mack is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Dudley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mack.
Dudley stuns Mack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Mack darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Mack has managed to clinch.
Mack lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley tries to work over Mack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley lands with a right to the head.
Craig Mack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off.
Mack scores with a hook.
Mack tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mack tries to clinch but Dudley moves away
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dudley's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack moves out of range of the leg kick from Dudley.#T4#
Mack tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
As Mack looks to move away, Dudley throws a big counter combo but Mack just gets out of the way.
Mack staying out of range there.#CL2#
Mack has closed the distance and engaged Dudley in a clinch.
Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Mack throws a combination that misses
and Dudley counters with a nice body shot.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mack forces Dudley back against the cage and clinches.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Mack misses with a knee to the head.
Mack is pushing Dudley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley looks to land a right hand but Mack moved out of range.
Mack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mack tries to clinch but Dudley is having none of it.
Dudley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Mack.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack tries to clinch up.
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mack misses with a kick to the body
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Mack slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook.
Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.#T1#
Mack needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Mack tries to clinch
and Dudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mack thinking.
Dudley blocks a head kick by Mack.
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Mack closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mack moves to clinch but Dudley breaks away
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Mack tries to clinch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Mack closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack misses with a body shot.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mack tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range.
Mack lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Mack wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Dudley lands with a hook. Mack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack walks into a jab.
Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Mack pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Mack working aggressively here.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
Mack prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Mack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudley.
Mack looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely. #BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Dudley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dudley gets tackled into the cage by Mack. Mack maintains the clinch.
Mack looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Mack is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the cage. #BC#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Dudley lands.
Mack needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Craig Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley with a nice cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DSC STRIKE 43
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Drengot moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Drengot.
Drengot tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Dudley.
Drengot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudley pinned against the cage. Dudley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudley throws a hook but Drengot avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Drengot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drengot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dudley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Drengot has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dudley is trying to keep an underhook but Drengot manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dudley is trying to get back to full guard.
Drengot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dudley defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Drengot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drengot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Drengot seems to be looking for submissions.
Dudley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Drengot is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Drengot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dudley wants to get back to his feet.
Dudley is not content to let Drengot control the position.
Dudley tries to get to full guard but Drengot has control of the leg. #SUB#
Drengot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dudley is just riding it out for now. Drengot eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Dudley trying to control from the bottom.
Drengot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drengot trying to control from half guard but Dudley is working away.
Dudley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drengot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Drengot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dudley pulls Drengot in close to prevent any damage.
Drengot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drengot trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drengot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranulf Drengot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley misses with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drengot slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley throws a low kick but Drengot avoids it.
Drengot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dudley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Drengot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drengot is in Dudley's guard.
Drengot being controlled here momentarily.
Dudley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drengot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drengot is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drengot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drengot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drengot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drengot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drengot is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.#T1#
Drengot wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving. #SUB#
Drengot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dudley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dudley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dudley! #REVB##SU2#
Dudley decides to stand back up.
Dudley cracks Drengot with an open hand slap.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drengot closes the distance and clinches up with Dudley, looking for a takedown. Drengot pushes Dudley against the cage but Dudley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Drengot avoids it with no problem.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drengot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drengot at a distance. #T2#
Drengot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Drengot fails with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranulf Drengot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Drengot.
Drengot attempts a counter takedown but Dudley avoids it well and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drengot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Drengot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drengot checks a leg kick nicely.
Drengot tries to counter with a takedown but Dudley is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Drengot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudley throws a leg kick but Drengot moved away.
Ranulf Drengot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley throws a hook but Drengot avoids it easily.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Drengot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Drengot ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Drengot avoids the body shot from Dudley. #CL#
Drengot rushes Dudley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Dudley gets through Drengot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drengot backwards. #ROC2#
Drengot is rocked!
Drengot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Drengot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Drengot goes for a takedown attempt but Dudley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dudley throws a monster overhand right that drops Drengot! Dudley follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Dudley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ranulf Drengot had this to say: 'I'm so disappointed, but I will be back!'.

Event: Skrap Fights 22: MFer vs Trump
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Togoruutan has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Dudley as Togoruutan shoots in.
As Togoruutan backs away, Dudley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Togoruutan.
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Monkhbat Togoruutan has been cut.
Togoruutan fails with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkhbat Togoruutan.
Togoruutan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan fails with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Togoruutan tries to score with a low kick but Dudley moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Togoruutan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley throws a jab when Togoruutan was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Togoruutan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Togoruutan shoots in for a double leg but Dudley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Togoruutan misses with a takedown attempt - Dudley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Togoruutan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Togoruutan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dudley tests Togoruutan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Togoruutan with that takedown attempt.
Togoruutan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Togoruutan shoots in but Dudley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dudley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Togoruutan avoids it.
Togoruutan misses with a takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Togoruutan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Togoruutan ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley. #T3#
Togoruutan dives in and grabs Dudley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dudley pushes down on Togoruutan's head and hops out.
Togoruutan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dudley avoids it really well and circles away.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Togoruutan tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Togoruutan shoots and misses
and Togoruutan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Togoruutan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Togoruutan.
Monkhbat Togoruutan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Togoruutan with a poor takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Togoruutan misses with a takedown
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Togoruutan with a poor takedown
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Togoruutan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley trying to control from the bottom.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Togoruutan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Togoruutan prevents Dudley from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monkhbat Togoruutan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Togoruutan fails with the takedown
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Dudley finds it's way through Togoruutan's defenses.
Togoruutan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Togoruutan with a poor takedown
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkhbat Togoruutan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Togoruutan.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Togoruutan manages to avoid it.
Togoruutan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Togoruutan misses with a takedown
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Monkhbat Togoruutan's cut even more.
Togoruutan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Togoruutan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dudley connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Dudley checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
A low kick from Togoruutan misses
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Dudley tries to sprawl but Togoruutan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dudley kicks Togoruutan off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Togoruutan tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Togoruutan can do to turn this around?
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Togoruutan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dudley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Togoruutan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dudley counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dudley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Togoruutan is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Monkhbat Togoruutan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Togoruutan moves out of range.
Togoruutan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a big right hand! Oh Togoruutan is in trouble here! Dudley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Dudley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 16
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a jab to the head.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sakamoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dudley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dudley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dudley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudley has managed to get both his arms back between Sakamoto's legs - danger averted.
Dudley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Sakamoto pushes a forearm under Dudley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dudley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takuya Sakamoto!
Takuya Sakamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Skrap Fights 10
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Dudley scores with the left hand. Donver knows he should have avoided that one.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley tries to land a front kick but Donver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dudley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dudley lands a jab to Donver's midsection.
Dudley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donver throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Dudley lands with a straight right. Donver didn't see that one coming.
Donver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudley throws the left hand but Donver avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Donver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dudley is trying to maintain a safe position but Donver gets an underhook and turns Dudley into the ropes.
Donver working aggressively here.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donver backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donver stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position. #T1#
Dudley blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Dudley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donver taking a breather.
Donver is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Donver's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Donver lands a right hand.
Dudley blocking some punches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donver.
Donver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley looking to stall.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donver misses with some punches.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Donver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donver.
Donver stalling in the clinch.
Donver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donver scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Donver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donver throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Donver misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Donver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donver tries to stall but Dudley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Donver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donver trying to control the position but instead, Dudley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donver into the ropes.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Donver fails to land.
Donver just leaning against Dudley, taking a breather.
Donver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Donver.
Dudley is looking to chop away at Donver's legs.
It seemed like Donver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Donver's body. Donver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donver moves out of range of the strikes.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donver drops his hands momentarily and Dudley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dudley connects with the punch.
Dudley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donver has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Donver.
Donver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dudley scores with a hook to the body. Donver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donver connects with the punch.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donver.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley punishes Donver's body with a nice straight punch.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Dudley.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Donver saw that one coming.
Donver looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Donver closes the distance and pushes Dudley back into the ropes.
Donver misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Donver misses with some punches.
Donver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donver lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Donver looking to slow down the pace here.
Donver has Dudley pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Donver avoiding damage.
Donver working aggressively here.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Donver controls his hands.
Donver misses with some punches.
Donver working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donver misses with some punches.
Donver stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Donver is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donver has his back to the ropes.
Donver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dudley is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Donver.
Dudley connects with a nice looking jab.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Donver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donver throws a low kick, looking for Dudley's leg but Dudley calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Donver gets a clinch.
Donver trying to stall but Dudley improves his position.
Dudley is trying to force a seperation but Donver has the dominant position.
Donver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Donver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ben Donver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Donver.
Donver working aggressively here.
Donver is trying to stall. #BC2#
Donver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Donver drives through and clinches with Dudley against the ropes.
Donver is trying to stall.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. #T4#
Donver stalling.
Donver misses with some punches.
Dudley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donver has him pressed against the ropes.
Donver taking a breather.
Dudley wants to break free but Donver has control.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donver trying to control the position but instead, Dudley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donver into the ropes.
Dudley working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Donver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donver moves away.
Dudley slips a jab from Donver.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Donver shakes it off.#CL2#
Donver drives through and clinches with Dudley against the ropes.
Donver wants to stall.
Donver swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donver pushes Dudley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Donver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Donver swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donver throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley is trying to force a seperation but Donver has the dominant position.
Donver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donver stalling against the ropes.
Donver misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Donver misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Donver on the inside.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donver taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donver.
Donver misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Donver. #T3#
Donver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donver is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donver has his back to the ropes.
Donver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donver is trying to maintain a safe position but Dudley gets an underhook and turns Donver into the ropes.
Dudley tries to work over Donver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donver stalling.
Donver landing knees to the head.
Donver tries to stall but Dudley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donver.
Dudley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donver misses with some punches. #T4#
Dudley stalling in the clinch but Donver improves position.
Donver stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Donver is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donver has his back to the ropes.
Donver is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dudley has denied him.
Donver slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Donver.
Donver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Donver throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Dudley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donver tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donver moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Donver!

Event: Skrap Fights 6
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Malino gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Malino successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Dudley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudley has managed to get both his arms back between Malino 's legs - danger averted.
Malino pulls Dudley in close to prevent any damage.
Malino trying to keep a closed guard but Dudley is proving a slippery customer.
Malino has Dudley pulled in close to control his posture.
Malino trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malino has a closed guard, preventing Dudley from standing up. #SU#
Dudley stands up from Malino 's guard - Dudley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malino fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Malino . Malino gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Malino pushes Dudley up against the ropes in a clinch.
Malino fails to pull guard.
Malino swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Malino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malino is trying to drag Dudley to the mat but Dudley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Malino 's coach down at Dream Big Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Malino 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Malino .
Malino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dudley's efforts to push away.#T2#
Malino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Malino tries to score a body lock takedown but Dudley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Dudley is looking to control Malino 's arms but Malino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dudley has his back to the ropes.
Malino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dudley walks away with a smile on his face. Malino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dudley scores with the left hand. Malino knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Dudley catches Malino right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Dudley punishes Malino 's body with a nice straight punch.
Dudley lands with a right hand.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Malino clinches.
Malino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malino blocking some punches.
Dudley tries to stall but Malino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malino wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Dudley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dudley is trying to stall. #BC2#
Malino 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malino tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley lands with a straight right. Malino didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malino is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Malino takes one to the chin there.
Malino wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malino tries to clinch up
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malino looks winded!#CL2#
Malino closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley trying to control the position but instead, Malino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dudley into the ropes.
Dudley tries to stall but Malino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sammy Malino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley scores with a shot to the body.
Malino walks into a straight right hand from Dudley.
Malino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malino is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudley cracks Malino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Malino clinches up against the ropes.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malino can do to turn this around?
Malino tries to pull guard but Dudley holds him up against the ropes and eventually Malino drops back down to his feet.
Malino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dudley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dudley just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Malino .
Malino is working for takedown but Dudley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudley smiles and moves away. #T1#
Dudley scores with a one two! Malino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malino is breathing heavily.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudley, as that shot connected.
Malino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dudley throws a combination. Malino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malino fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
Malino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dudley lands with an uppercut that bounces Malino off the ropes and back into range.#KD#
Dudley lands a left and a right that send Malino crashing to the mat, dazed. Dudley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Malino is rocked!
Dudley connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Malino out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Dudley!

Event: WSXX 1
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
A jab lands there for Dudley.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dudley slips a jab from Lee.
Dudley throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Dudley.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Dudley punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Dudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Dudley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Dudley swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dudley tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Dudley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Dudley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Dudley looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dudley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dudley.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Dudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dudley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Dudley throws out a powerful jab.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley lands a two punch combo.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dudley!
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley connects with a nice looking jab.
Dudley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee slips a jab from Dudley.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab by Dudley.
Dudley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
A big left from Dudley misses.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Lee misses with a hook
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Dudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dudley has got the better of the exchanges.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dudley lands a head shot.
Lee avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Lee avoids the body shot from Dudley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
A lazy left from Dudley finds it's target.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dudley.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee misses with a straight right.
Dudley misses with a shot to the body
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Dudley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudley jabs at Lee's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudley.#T2#
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Lee.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee throws a series of punches but Dudley avoids them all with ease.
Dudley throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Dudley connects with a looping right hand.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudley.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee misses with a hook.
Dudley sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudley. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab lands there for Dudley.
Dudley stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Dudley digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dudley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Dudley.
Dudley lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Dudley throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dudley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudley slips a straight right by Lee.
Dudley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Dudley's shoulder, as Dudley tries to avoid the shot.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#T1#
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Dudley misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley lands with a cross.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Dudley scores with a shot to the body.
Dudley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Dudley finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Dudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lee misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dudley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudley.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dudley tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dudley slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dudley at a distance.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Good shot there by Dudley.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Yung Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley jabs at Lee's body.
Dudley jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Dudley lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dudley.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!

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