Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Day takes one to the chin there.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker scores with a head kick.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Ecker 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.
Ecker goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day is looking to land body kicks.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day misses with a head kick.
Ecker throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Ecker is blocking nicely.
Day missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ecker.
Our sources have told us that Day has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ecker lands an elbow just above Day 's eye.
Ecker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Ecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Ecker lands a left hand.
Ecker is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Day fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Donk. Ecker catches Day right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day tries to counter by clinching up but Ecker breaks away and moves out of range.
Ecker is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Ecker moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Ecker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Ecker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Day.
Day staying out of range there.
Day is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ecker.#CL#
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Day putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ecker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ecker can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
Day tries a knee to the head but Ecker blocks it.
Ecker goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ecker wants to clinch.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Ecker landing knees to the head.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Day blocks with his arms.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Ecker swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Day blocking some punches.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Ecker blocks with his arms.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Day dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Day tries to land a front kick but Ecker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ecker throws out the jab.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Day is looking to counter the offense by Ecker and move into the clinch.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Day throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Day throws a leg kick
and Ecker counters with a good, hard body kick but Day shrugs it off.
Ecker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Ecker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ecker gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch. #T1#
Day landing knees to the head.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day landing knees to the head.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Day.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Ecker.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Ecker is working for takedown but Day is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day takes an elbow to the forehead.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Ecker.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Ecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses. #TD2#
Ecker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Day pushes Ecker off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day lands a front kick.
Day misses with a body kick.
Leg Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Ecker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Day sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Day fakes the leg kick and cracks Ecker in the body.
Ecker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Day throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Day connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Ecker down. #T4#
Ecker looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day tries to clinch but Ecker is having none of it.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Ecker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ecker lands some shots froms side control.
Ecker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Day is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ecker cracks Day with a big elbow.
Day is trying to get back to his feet.
Ecker throws an elbow but Day slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ecker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ecker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Day sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Day dominated that second round.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
Ecker goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ecker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Ecker pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day lands a good knee to the midsection. Ecker won't want to take too many of those.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Day.
Leg Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Ecker looking for a takedown.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ecker is looking to control Day's arms but Day gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ecker has his back to the cage.
Ecker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ecker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Ecker misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker can't get the takedown.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day lands a nice knee to the body.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Day.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Leg Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ecker trying to land knees to the body.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Day lands a knee to the head.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Day gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Stonk lands with a shot to the body.
Ecker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stonk's head.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stonk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stonk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ecker moves away.
Ecker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stonk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stonk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stonk slips under a jab from Ecker.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Stonk. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stonk gets through Ecker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stonk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stonk prevents it.
Ecker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stonk backwards.
A short body shot lands from Stonk as the two fighters 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!
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Stonk is blocking nicely.
A short left from Ecker. #BC#
Stonk manages to break the clinch.
Ecker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Ecker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ecker throws a jab but it's blocked by Stonk.
Ecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ecker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stinky Stonk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stonk moves out of range of the body kick.
Ecker throws a hook to the side of Stonk's head but Stonk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stonk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ecker 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.
Ecker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Ecker closes the distance and pushes Stonk back into the cage.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonk scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head.
Stonk prevents the takedown attempt.
Stinky Stonk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker lands an uppercut.
Ecker lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Ecker. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Stonk lands a body shot.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker lands a damaging elbow.
Stonk gets through Ecker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Ecker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Stonk blocks it.
Stonk lands a left hand.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stonk's defenses.
Ecker blocking some punches.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Ecker.
Stonk lands a left hand.
Ecker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Stonk blocks it.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ecker.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Stonk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ecker looks winded!
Stonk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ecker lands with a left to the head.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ecker.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stonk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stonk misses with a body punch.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Stonk manages to get underhooks.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker lands a nice knee to the body.
Stonk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ecker is struggling to control the position.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Stonk blocks with his arms.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ecker. #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 left from Stonk.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
Stonk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stonk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Ecker wants to stall.
Ecker digs a right hand into Stonk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stonk's gas tank.
Ecker scores with a shot to the side of Stonk's head.
Ecker connects with a knee to the head.
Stonk works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ecker swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Ecker.
Ecker wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk. #TD2#
Ecker has picked Stonk up - he's going for a ride! Ecker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Stonk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stonk tries to roll over but Ecker keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stonk lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Ecker forces Stonk back against the cage and clinches.
Stonk working aggressively here.
Ecker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stonk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ecker.
Stonk working aggressively here.
Stonk tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Stonk tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Stonk can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Ecker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stonk is defending well.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ecker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Stonk misses with a body punch.
Ecker blocking some punches. #T1#
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ecker.
Stonk misses with the head strike.
Devin Ecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stonk struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
Ecker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker lands an elbow that stopped Stonk in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Stinky Stonk has been cut.
Ecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ecker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ecker.
Ecker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ecker tries to stall but Stonk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stonk is trying to break the clinch but Ecker has him pressed against the cage.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow. #TD2#
Ecker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker thows a huge punch but Stonk dodges it nicely.
Stonk is looking to improve his position.
Ecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stonk's head. #T2#
Stonk keeping hold of Ecker's head, controlling as best he can.
Stonk is staying active underneath Ecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stonk has hold of Ecker's hands but Ecker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stonk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ecker is nestled in close to Stonk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ecker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ecker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stonk taking some punishment here, with Ecker in his half guard. #SUB#
Stonk actively working from the bottom here.
Stonk is refusing to be controlled, as Ecker sits in half guard.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Stonk dodges it nicely. #T3#
Stonk tries to roll over but Ecker keeps him under control.
Ecker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stonk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ecker lands with a punch from half guard.
Ecker lands strikes from half guard.
Devin Ecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Stonk is rocked!
Stonk wants to improve his position but Ecker is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ecker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Stonk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stonk is staying active underneath Ecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stonk seems to have got his legs back now.
Ecker controlling the action here.#T4#
Stonk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker.
Ecker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Ecker there.
Ecker working the head and body with strikes.
Ecker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stonk is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ecker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stonk from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ecker! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
During a confident post fight interview, Devin Ecker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Kelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Ecker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ecker throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
Ecker looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly slips under a jab from Ecker.
Ecker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ecker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. 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.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Ecker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly. #T1#
Kelly stalling the fight.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ecker has Kelly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kelly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker looking for a takedown.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Ecker misses with the head strike.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ecker throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ecker throws an elbow but misses.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelly blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly cracks Ecker with a nice body shot.
Kelly tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly lands a right hand.
Ecker goes for a takedown attempt but Kelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ecker's head backwards.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Ecker avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Ecker wants to clinch
and Kelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ecker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Ecker wants to clinch but Kelly slips to the side
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly scores with a nice strike.
Ecker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ecker tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ecker throws a lazy body kick
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ecker looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.#T4#
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
Ecker shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ecker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Ecker tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Ecker's belly button to the back.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ecker has time to react.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ecker looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
Ecker tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Ecker misses with a hook
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Ecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ecker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ecker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ecker with a body shot.
Ecker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ecker misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Kelly moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kelly after a bit of a struggle.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Ecker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.#T1#
Kelly tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Ecker avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Pat Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ecker has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kelly looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ecker.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ecker with a knee to the head.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Ecker's ribcage. Ecker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ecker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
Kelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ecker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kelly 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.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Ecker.
Kelly is looking to control Ecker's arms but Ecker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelly has his back to the cage.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Ecker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Ecker lands a left hand.
Kelly tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Ecker lands a right hand.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow. #T3#
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ecker.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ecker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Ecker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Kelly tries to stall but Ecker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kelly avoiding damage.
Ecker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ecker misses with the head strike.
Ecker avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Ecker lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Ecker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Ecker landing knees to the head.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ecker or not.
Kelly tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
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 Devin Ecker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly lands with a straight right. Ecker didn't see that one coming.
Ecker is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Ecker.
Ecker darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Ecker into the cage.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly is looking to control Ecker's arms but Ecker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelly has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly stalling in the clinch.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Kelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ecker working aggressively here.
A short right from Kelly.
Kelly trying to stall but Ecker improves his position.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ecker throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Kelly blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly is working Ecker over against the cage.
Kelly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Ecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Ecker blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.
Ecker has Kelly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kelly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Kelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Ecker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly pushes Ecker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Ecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Kelly.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Ecker fails to land.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Ecker's takedown attempt.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Kelly.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelly 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
Pat Kelly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Undies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Undies throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Undies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ecker slips under a jab from Undies.
A little feinted left hand from Ecker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Undies pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Ecker.
Undies gets through Ecker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Undies.
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Undies is blocking nicely.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Undies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Undies scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Undies has knocked Ecker down with a huge combo! Undies steps away and waves a wobbly Ecker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ecker is rocked!
Ecker throws the kick towards the body but Undies avoids it.
Oh Ecker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Undies defends it nicely.
Undies throws a counter combo.
Ecker seems to have got his legs back now.
Ecker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Undies cracks Ecker with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slimed Undies!
A less than humble Slimed Undies misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ecker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ecker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rios can't break the clinch.
Ecker connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Ecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ecker tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker has a couple of punches blocked by Rios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rios dodges an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Ecker misses with a kick to the body
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker misses with a takedown
and Rios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Diego Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker throws the left hand but Rios avoids the punch easily.
Rios feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ecker darts in trying to clinch
and Rios counters with a nice body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.#TD2#
Ecker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ecker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat.
Ecker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rios is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Rios is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ecker is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ecker prevents Rios from escaping the position.
Ecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rios is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ecker has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES#
Rios throws Ecker to one side and escapes!
Ecker 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.
Rios moves out of range of the strikes.
Ecker cracks Rios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ecker misses with a lunging right hand
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rios circles away easily
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
Rios staying out of range there.
Rios lands a body shot. #T3##CL2#
Ecker has Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks.
Ecker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rios wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Ecker.
Rios is trying to break the clinch but Ecker is controlling him.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker has Rios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rios is trying to force a seperation but Ecker has the dominant position.#BC#
Rios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ecker looks to clinch
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Ecker has managed to clinch. #T4#
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rios blocks with his arms.
Rios is trying to break free.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rios blocks it with crossed arms.
Rios blocking some punches.
Ecker misses with some punches.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
A head punch on the inside from Ecker fails to land.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rios's defenses.
Rios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios'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#
Ecker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rios circles away.
Ecker has his takedown stuffed
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Ecker has managed to clinch.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rios swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rios is trying to push Ecker away but Ecker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Ecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rios prevents it.
Ecker keeps control of Rios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#Diego Rios's cut is getting worse.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rios blocks with his arms.
Ecker just leaning against Rios, taking a breather.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rios's face.
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks. #T2#
Ecker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rios blocks it with crossed arms.
Rios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rios blocks it.
Ecker is breathing heavily.#BC#
Rios breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Ecker misses
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios looks to land a combination but Ecker avoids it well.
Rios misses with a hook. Ecker ducked under it nicely.
Rios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ecker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ecker throws a low kick but Rios moves out of range easily.
Rios quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Ecker darts in trying to clinch
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios connects with a body shot.
Rios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rios moves away from the strike by Ecker.
Ecker avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ecker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rios prevents it.
Devin Ecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rios prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Ecker is working for takedown but Rios is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rios is trying to push Ecker away but Ecker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Rios blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rios is blocking nicely.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Rios blocks an elbow strike.
Ecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Rios blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Rios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Ecker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ecker tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Ecker throws a lazy uppercut
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios slips a jab from Ecker.
As Ecker looks to move away, Rios throws a big counter combo but Ecker just gets out of the way.
Ecker avoids the head kick by Rios.
Ecker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ecker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rios with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rios scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios throws a head kick that half lands.
Rios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Ecker misses with an uppercut. Rios saw that one coming.
Ecker throws a big shot that misses.
Rios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rios throws a solid leg kick but Ecker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rios.
Good standup being displayed there by Rios as he connects with a hook.
Rios lands with a hook. Ecker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ecker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rios.
Ecker misses with the body kick
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Ecker blocks a head kick by Rios.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Rios drops his hands momentarily and Ecker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ecker wants to clinch up but Rios keeps it at a distance.
Ecker shoots in and drives through. Rios sprawls well.
It looked like Rios was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.#T2#
Rios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Ecker misses
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ecker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rios.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker throws a right hand that misses
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rios scores with a jab to the body.
Ecker tries to clinch but Rios is having none of it.
Ecker shoots and misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Ecker throws a poor cross that misses
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ecker is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Rios.#T3#
Rios scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rios.
Ecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Devin Ecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ecker misses with a kick to the body.
Ecker fails with the takedown
and Rios counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker takes one on the button.
Rios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rios.
Rios throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rios circles away easily
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ecker clinches up against the cage.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ecker trying to land knees to the body.
Rios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ecker 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GC 511: Flair VS Rainey
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Ecker misses with a low kick.
Reemer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ecker.
Ecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses
and Ecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reemer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ecker.
Ecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reemer.
Ecker throws a looping overhand right but Reemer ducks down to avoid it.
Reemer avoids a kick to the body.
Ecker moves out of range as Reemer throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reemer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Ecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Reemer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ecker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reemer lands a shot to the body.
Ecker covering up well under a barage of strikes.
I really don't envy Ecker right now.
Reemer punishes Ecker with strikes from the back mount.
Reemer gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ecker trying to control the hands but Reemer won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reemer is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ecker. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reemer connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ecker to escape the position.
Reemer has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ecker.
Reemer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
You can see the frustration on Ecker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Reemer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Reemer missing with punches from the back.
Ecker tries to roll but Reemer sticks to his back.
Reemer is not going to allow Ecker to sit and survive in this position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Reemer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T3#
Ecker tries to escape the position.
Reemer lands strikes to the head.
Can Ecker hold on?! Reemer is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #ROC2#Ecker is rocked!
Reemer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Oh Ecker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reemer.
Reemer controlling well, preventing Ecker from escaping the position.
Good control from Reemer.
Reemer lands shots from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reemer is landing with strikes from the back.
Ecker trying to control the hands but Reemer won't let him.
Reemer is punishing Ecker with some ground and pound.
Ecker trying to control the action but Reemer just sinks the hooks in.
Reemer lands strikes from the back and Ecker isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hole Reemer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hole Reemer thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 506: Sanchez VS Galgo
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Ecker throws a head kick but Tonal moves out of range.
Tonal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ecker throws a solid leg kick but Tonal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ecker.
Ecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonal slips under a jab from Ecker.
Tonal fails with the takedown.
Tonal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonal lands with a hook. Ecker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ecker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tonal swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonal shoots in looking for a takedown. Ecker tries to sprawl out of it but Tonal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ecker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Tonal misses.
Tonal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tonal wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Tonal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ecker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Brabus Tonal has been cut.
Ecker 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.
Tonal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonal misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonal. Ecker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonal tries for a takedown but Ecker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devin Ecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brabus Tonal.
Tonal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ecker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonal.
Ecker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ecker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ecker avoids the body shot from Tonal.
Tonal throws a front kick aimed at Ecker's knee but Ecker avoids it well.
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ecker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonal.
Tonal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonal swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ecker.
Tonal cracks Ecker with a good jab.
Tonal 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.
Tonal throws a hook but Ecker blocks it.
Tonal shoots in for a double leg but Ecker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Tonal tries to get set, Ecker tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonal manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Tonal misses.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses.
Tonal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ecker staying out of range there.
A big right from Tonal misses.
Ecker throws a leg kick which misses Tonal's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonal tries to avoid it.
Ecker throws out a loose jab but Tonal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonal blocks a jab.
Tonal defending well as Ecker loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Tonal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ecker ducks under a wild hook from Tonal.
Ecker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ecker.
Ecker moves forwards but Tonal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonal misses with a kick to the body.
Tonal throws a jab but it's blocked by Ecker.
Ecker feinted with a counter takedown.
Tonal misses with a wild body shot.
Ecker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tonal sprawls and moves away.
Tonal closes the distance and clinches up with Ecker, looking for a takedown. Tonal pushes Ecker against the cage but Ecker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tonal missing with a left hand there. Ecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonal throws a jab when Ecker was well out of range.
Ecker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tonal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ecker slips under a jab from Tonal.
Ecker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tonal checks a leg kick nicely.
Ecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Tonal - just one landing. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonal stuffs the takedown.
Tonal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ecker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ecker wants to clinch up but Tonal keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Tonal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ecker 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 Tonal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonal lands a right hook to the body.
Tonal fakes the leg kick and cracks Ecker in the body.
Ecker thows a leg kick but Tonal checks it
and Tonal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ecker misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tonal counters with a single leg into guard. Ecker didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonal cracks Ecker with a solid left hand.
Ecker seems keen to control Tonal's posture.
Ecker looking to control.
Tonal chips away with some ground and pound.
Tonal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ecker's head.#ES#
Ecker kicks Tonal off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brabus Tonal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brabus Tonal's cut.
That's time! Ecker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tonal swivels and escapes.
Tonal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ecker takes one on the button.
Tonal just misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker tries to counter with a takedown but Tonal is quick to defend against it.
Tonal looks to land a right hand but Ecker moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Tonal. That snapped Ecker's head back.
Ecker misses with a hook. Tonal ducked under it nicely.
Ecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ecker walks into a straight right hand from Tonal.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ecker moves away.
Tonal avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Ecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonal.
Ecker feinted with a counter takedown.
Ecker wants to clinch up but Tonal keeps it at a distance.
Ecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonal.
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!
Tonal throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Tonal misses with an uppercut.
Brabus Tonal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ecker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ecker misses with a looping left.
Tonal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
Tonal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Ecker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonal avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Tonal misses with a hook #TD#
and Ecker counters with a shoot takedown. Tonal fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker won't allow Tonal to get back to his feet.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Tonal blocks nicely. #T2#
Ecker stops Tonal from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tonal wants to get back to his feet but Ecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tonal throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ecker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ecker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonal.
Tonal throws the left hand but Ecker avoids the punch easily.
Tonal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ecker.
Brabus Tonal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonal cracks Ecker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ecker throws a body punch but Tonal moves out of range. #T3#
Ecker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tonal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonal blocks a head kick by Ecker.
Tonal throws a looping overhand right but Ecker ducks down to avoid it.
Tonal thuds a left hand into Ecker's body.
Ecker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonal can pounce on him.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ecker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonal to score with a decent uppercut.
Ecker slips under a jab.
Ecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Tonal connects with a body shot.
Tonal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ecker there.
Ecker throws a push kick but Tonal slaps the foot to one side.
Ecker cracks Tonal with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Ecker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonal checks it well.
Tonal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ecker.
Ecker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Tonal.
Ecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ecker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brabus Tonal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brabus Tonal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tonal moves away from the strike by Ecker.
Tonal takes a swing at Ecker's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Tonal.
Ecker misses with a leg kick
enabling Tonal to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonal throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ecker drops his hands momentarily and Tonal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Ecker is rocked!
Tonal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Ecker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker leaves his chin hanging out and Tonal seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ecker crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brabus Tonal!
Brabus Tonal gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GC 500: King VS Ebert
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Ecker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
A head kick lands from Ecker that sends Robertson to the canvas. Robertson tries to scramble back to his feet but Ecker brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#Robertson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ecker lands a strong strike to the head of Robertson. That's dazed him! Ecker looking to finish here. Robertson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ecker lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 498: Holl VS Takahashi
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Reemer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Reemer.
Ecker 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.
Reemer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Reemer moves out of range easily.
That kick from Ecker tenderised Reemer's leg. Reemer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ecker moves forwards but Reemer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reemer can pounce on him.
Ecker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ecker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reemer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ecker somewhat.
Reemer connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Ecker gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Reemer counters with a shoot takedown. Ecker fights it but they end up in guard.

Ecker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ecker darts in looking for a takedown but Reemer gets double underhooks and turns Ecker into the cage.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Reemer cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
The fighters circling - Reemer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ecker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ecker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Ecker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ecker showed some decent athleticism there.
Ecker is taking a breather. Reemer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Ecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reemer's head.
Reemer is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Ecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ecker misses with a head shot. Reemer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Reemer has wrist control.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Reemer keeps moving.
Ecker throws a strike but Reemer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Reemer won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
Reemer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reemer tries to stand but Ecker is controlling from the bottom.
Ecker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reemer won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ecker lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Ecker forces Reemer back against the cage and clinches.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
Ecker has Reemer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reemer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hole Reemer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reemer misses with some punches.
Ecker trying to control the position but instead, Reemer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ecker into the cage.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Reemer blocks the leg kick.
Reemer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ecker misses with an uppercut.
Ecker throws a head kick but Reemer moves out of range.
Reemer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ecker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ecker connects with a crisp jab.
Reemer swings for the body but Ecker moves out of range.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ecker lands with a cross.
Reemer slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reemer cracks Ecker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Reemer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ecker.
Reemer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reemer is looking to counter punch.
Reemer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ecker defends well and Reemer ends up having to push Ecker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ecker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ecker is looking to break free of the clinch but Reemer has double underhooks.
Reemer has Ecker pressed against the cage.
Ecker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reemer prevents it.
Reemer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ecker.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Reemer presses Ecker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reemer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ecker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Ecker breaks from the clinch.
Ecker shoots for a double leg takedown but Reemer sprawls well. He's pushed Ecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hole Reemer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reemer swivels and escapes.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Reemer lands a high kick!
Ecker scores with a nice body kick.
Ecker misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Reemer counters with a single leg into guard. Ecker didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ecker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ecker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reemer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reemer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ecker, not yet. #T3#
Ecker is trying to keep Reemer in close.
Ecker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Ecker wriggles free and stands up.
Ecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reemer is trying to defend but Ecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Ecker prevents Reemer from standing back up.
Reemer taking some punishment here, with Ecker in his half guard.
Ecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ecker prevents Reemer from standing back up.
Reemer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ecker working Reemer over with strikes.
Reemer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ecker.
Reemer won't allow Ecker to pass to mount.
Ecker working over Reemer with some ground and pound. Reemer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ecker throwing shots but Reemer is blocking nicely.
Ecker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reemer defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer'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#
Ecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reemer.
Ecker looks to throw the jab but Reemer is out of range.
Reemer feinted with a counter takedown.
Ecker blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Reemer as Ecker shoots in.
Reemer throws a chopping leg kick but Ecker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Ecker.
Ecker misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Reemer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ecker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Reemer.
Ecker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reemer doesn't seem bothered though.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Reemer 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Ecker throws a leg kick which misses Reemer's front leg but catches the back leg as Reemer tries to avoid it.
Reemer throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Ecker misses.
Reemer 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.
Reemer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reemer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reemer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Ecker clinches up with Reemer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ecker manages to break the clinch.
Reemer throws a front kick aimed at Ecker's knee but Ecker avoids it well.
Hole Reemer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ecker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Devin Ecker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ecker staying out of range there.
Reemer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reemer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ecker tries to land a leg kick but Reemer saw it coming and moves away.
Reemer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Reemer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ecker with the counter takedown but Reemer avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reemer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reemer shoots in but Ecker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Ecker instigates a clinch.
Ecker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ecker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reemer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ecker.
Devin Ecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reemer's defenses.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ecker has had enough of the clinch but Reemer keeps him there for the moment.
Ecker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reemer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker blocks a body shot from Reemer.
Reemer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Reemer tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reemer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devin Ecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ecker is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Ecker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reemer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ecker is in Reemer's guard.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ecker chips away with some ground and pound.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Ecker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ecker 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Ecker!
A very excited looking Devin Ecker 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: GC 495:
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ecker thumps Bispen with a low kick.
Ecker is looking to slow Bispen down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Ecker closes the distance and pushes Bispen back into the cage.
Ecker misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Bispen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bispen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bispen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecker backwards. #BC2#
Ecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ecker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Bispen misses.
Ecker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ecker moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Bispen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ecker defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Ecker throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bispen lands a jab to the head.
Bispen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Ecker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bispen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bispen throws a hook but Ecker avoids it easily.
Bispen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bispen throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bispen scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Ecker counters by moving into the clinch.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Bispen tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bispen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ecker has a couple of punches blocked by Bispen.
Ecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispen.
Bispen tries to break the clinch but Ecker is controlling the position.
Bispen blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Bispen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bispen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bispen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Bispen moves out of range easily.
Ecker misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Bispen misses its target.
Bispen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Ecker moves forwards but Bispen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bispen stuns Ecker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ecker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Bispen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bispen stuns Ecker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bispen blocks a head kick by Ecker.
Nice defenses there by Ecker.
Ivan Bispen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Bispen avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bispen.
Bispen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bispen misses with an uppercut. Ecker saw that one coming.
Bispen tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bispen misses with a wild combination.
Bispen punishes Ecker's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Ecker.
Bispen blocks a head kick by Ecker.
Bispen throws a one two combo. #T4#
A jab lands there for Bispen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ecker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bispen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Ecker misses with a hook to the body
and Bispen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ecker throws out a loose jab but Bispen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen's corner calls for a 1-2. Bispen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bispen throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Ecker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bispen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bispen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ecker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ecker ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Ecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Ecker throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
That's time! Bispen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bispen.
Ecker avoids the body shot from Bispen.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ecker misses with a straight right.
Ecker staying out of range there.
Bispen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Ecker moved out of range nicely.
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throws out a powerful jab.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ecker 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 Bispen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bispen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Ecker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bispen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Ecker throws a head kick that misses.
Ecker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispen.
Bispen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ecker off the cage and back into range.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Ecker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bispen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ecker's head.
Bispen lands with a nice body punch.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ecker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bispen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Bispen misses with a two punch combination.
Ivan Bispen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bispen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ecker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bispen lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ecker misses with a left hand
and Bispen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ecker misses with a hook. Bispen ducked under it nicely.
Bispen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ecker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bispen lands an overhand right.
Bispen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but Ecker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ecker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bispen looks to throw the jab but Ecker is out of range.
Bispen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ecker.
Ecker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bispen.
Ecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Nice body punch from Bispen.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ecker fails with the takedown.
Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.#T3#
Bispen throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bispen tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Bispen.
Ecker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bispen.
Bispen throws a body punch but Ecker moves out of range.
Ecker throws a leg kick but Bispen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bispen lands with a shot to the body.
Bispen cracks Ecker with a good jab.
Bispen tests Ecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bispen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Ecker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ecker throws a looping overhand right but Bispen ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ecker wants to clinch.
Bispen tests Ecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ecker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ecker dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Bispen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ecker. Ecker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Bispen as Ecker shoots in.
Bispen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ecker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bispen.#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen dominated that second round.
That's time! Bispen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ecker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bispen jabs at Ecker's body.
Ecker staying out of range there.
Ecker ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
Ecker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bispen defends it well.
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ecker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bispen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bispen.
Ecker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ecker throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bispen scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Ecker misses.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bispen.
Bispen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bispen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bispen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ecker at a distance.
Bispen with a hook.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ecker with the counter takedown but Bispen avoids it easily.
Ecker shoots in looking for a takedown. Bispen tries to sprawl out of it but Ecker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bispen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bispen lands with a shot to the body.
Ecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Bispen lands.
Bispen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bispen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bispen duly obliges.
Ecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Bispen finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker walks into a stiff left hand from Bispen.
Ecker slips under a jab from Bispen.
Bispen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bispen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ecker seems to have recovered his senses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bispen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ecker - the referee stops the clock and Bispen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ecker. Bispen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Ecker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ecker moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bispen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ecker.
Ivan Bispen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Bispen lands a jab.
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but Ecker ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bispen.
Bispen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ecker feints the counter takedown.
Ivan Bispen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ecker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bispen blocks a jab.
Bispen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ecker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ecker shoots for a takedown but Bispen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bispen jabs at Ecker's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Bispen.
Bispen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bispen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Nice cross by Bispen.
Good exchange - Bispen coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Bispen. That snapped Ecker's head back.
Bispen slips a jab from Ecker.
Bispen ducks right into an uppercut from Ecker.
Bispen lands with an overhand left.
Bispen connects with a looping right hand.
Ecker throws a hook to the side of Bispen's head but Bispen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bispen misses with the combination.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bispen dips to his left and cracks Ecker with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Bispen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bispen, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 492: Phol VS Madero
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt throws a hook but Ecker avoids it easily.
Ecker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ecker scoring well with a low kick there.
Ecker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ecker misses with a kick to the body
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Ecker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ecker.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Ecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt sets himself, and Ecker steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunt avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Ecker feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Ecker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt is pulling down on Ecker's head. It's preventing any offense from Ecker, at least for the moment.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Ecker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ecker throws a big right hand that misses.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ecker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt 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.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ecker pulls Hunt in to control the position. #T2#
Ecker 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.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ecker is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Ecker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB2#
Ecker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Ecker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ecker pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ecker looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Ecker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ecker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ecker is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Ecker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Ecker saw that one coming.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ecker moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Ecker.
Ecker slips a straight right by Hunt.#T4#
Hunt walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Hunt.
James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ecker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ecker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Ecker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ecker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt with the inside leg kick.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ecker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt cracks Ecker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
It looks like Hunt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ecker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
James Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Ecker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Ecker is out of range.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Ecker throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ecker.
Hunt throws a hook but Ecker blocks it.
Hunt motions for Ecker to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ecker throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Ecker slips the punch.
Ecker tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt wants to slow Ecker down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ecker moves away.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ecker has time to react.
Hunt misses with a hook. Ecker ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Ecker blocks the leg kick.
Ecker defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Ecker with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Ecker throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt throws a low kick but Ecker moves out of range easily.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses.
Ecker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ecker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Ecker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ecker is just out of range.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Ecker's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ecker.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ecker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt lands a body shot. #T3#
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt jabs at Ecker's body.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Ecker slips a jab from Hunt.
Ecker throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.#TD2#
Ecker shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Ecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt swings for the body but Ecker moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Ecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ecker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Ecker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hunt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ecker tries to clinch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Ecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Ecker walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker misses with a body kick.
Ecker scores with a jab.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ecker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Ecker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ecker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt throws a jab when Ecker was well out of range.#T1#
Ecker cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Ecker feints the counter takedown.
Ecker takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Ecker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ecker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Ecker looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Ecker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries to clinch but Ecker is having none of it.
Ecker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Ecker's body. Ecker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ecker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ecker misses with a leg kick
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt tests Ecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ecker darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Ecker into the cage.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ecker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Ecker tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Ecker walks into a jab.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Ecker moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Ecker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Ecker is out of range.
Ecker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ecker throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Ecker throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt cracks Ecker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt cracks Ecker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ecker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ecker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ecker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker walks into a jab.
Hunt thumps Ecker with a low kick.
Ecker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow. #TD2#
Ecker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ecker throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 486: Ecker VS Pereira
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ecker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pereira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ecker.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Ecker has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Ecker tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Ecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira keeps Ecker at a distance using the push kick.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ecker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ecker.
Ecker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pereira looks to land a combination. Ecker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Pereira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ecker, pushing him back against the cage.
Pereira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ecker's face.
Pereira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ecker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ecker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pereira is defending well.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Pereira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Ecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pereira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Pereira.
A short right from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ecker blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ecker takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pereira crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
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!
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Pereira trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Pereira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
Pereira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Ecker blocks it. #T2#
Pereira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ecker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Ecker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pereira after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ecker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Ecker is blocking nicely.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira working Ecker over with knees to the body.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pereira scores a nice knee to the body.
Pereira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ecker manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pereira forces Ecker back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira working Ecker over with knees to the body.#T3#
Pereira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Pereira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pereira lands a nice knee to the body.
Pereira lands a nice knee to the body.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pereira presses Ecker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pereira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pereira scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Pereira.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Ecker is blocking nicely.
Pereira lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pereira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ecker avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
Pereira lands a good knee to the midsection. Ecker won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Pereira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pereira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Pereira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Pereira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ecker's face.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Pereira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ecker or not.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pereira's defenses.
A short left from Pereira.
Ecker wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker wants a takedown but no success here.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Pereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira gets through Ecker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Pereira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses
and Ecker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ecker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Devin Ecker is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pereira.
Pereira is working Ecker over against the cage.
Pereira prevents the takedown attempt.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira lands with a left to the head.
Michel Pereira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Still in the clinch, Pereira scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker wants a takedown.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ecker's efforts to push away.
Pereira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ecker takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Pereira trying to land knees to the body.
Pereira connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Ecker is rocked!
Nice body punch from Pereira.
Oh Ecker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Ecker seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Pereira.
Pereira with a knee to the head.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ecker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ecker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Ecker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#KD2#
Pereira drops Ecker with a big knee straight up the middle! Ecker is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Pereira forces Ecker back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Pereira. #T2#
Ecker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ecker misses with the head strike.
Ecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Ecker.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Ecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pereira takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pereira prevents the takedown attempt.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ecker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pereira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Pereira.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Ecker blocks it.
Ecker avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
Pereira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ecker or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pereira.
Pereira scores with a knee to the head.
Ecker takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Pereira.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Ecker is blocking nicely.
Pereira presses Ecker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira landing knees to the body.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Ecker is trying to drag Pereira to the mat but Pereira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pereira tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Ecker breaks the clinch.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that Ecker semi-blocks.
Pereira scores with a jab. Ecker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ecker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and pushes Ecker back into the cage.#T4#
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Good body shot from Pereira.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ecker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Ecker is blocking nicely. #BC#
Ecker breaks the clinch.
Pereira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ecker takes one to the chin there.
Ecker throws a head kick that Pereira semi-blocks.
Ecker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira pinned against the cage. Pereira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Pereira clinches up with Ecker and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Pereira has managed to clinch.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ecker throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ecker tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ecker misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Pereira. #CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pereira's brow.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Ecker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ecker.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pereira tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
Pereira digs a right hand into Ecker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ecker's gas tank.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Ecker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pereira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
Pereira cracks Ecker with a nice body shot.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Ecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
A right hook to the body lands for Pereira. #T2#
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker is trying to break the clinch but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike.
Pereira prevents Ecker from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pereira as Ecker tries to tie him up.
Pereira lands a knee to the head.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Ecker has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pereira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Pereira lands a knee to the body.
Pereira gets through Ecker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Ecker avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the cage.
Pereira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ecker.
Pereira keeps control of Ecker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
Pereira working Ecker over with knees to the body.#T3#
Ecker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pereira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ecker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ecker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pereira misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Pereira.
Ecker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body. #BC#
Ecker breaks from the clinch.
Michel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Ecker moves out of range easily.
Pereira stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ecker throws a big counter combination but Pereira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ecker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Pereira tries to clinch but Ecker moves out of range. #CL2#
Pereira instigates 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!
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Pereira.
Pereira working Ecker over with knees to the body.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
Ecker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira letting Ecker take a breather here.
A knee to the head by Pereira. #BC#
Ecker breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pereira instigates a clinch.
Ecker looking for a takedown.
Pereira takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Ecker breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Pereira really dominated that round.
That's time! Ecker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pereira punishes Ecker's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Pereira.#CL2#
Pereira has Ecker up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
Ecker lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pereira obliges.
Pereira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Ecker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pereira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ecker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ecker tries to keep at a distance but Pereira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ecker takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Pereira.
Pereira lands a body punch.
Pereira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Pereira lands a right hand.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike.
Pereira landing knees to the head.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Pereira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Pereira lands with a right to the head.
Pereira throws a big uppercut that drops Ecker! More strikes from Pereira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ecker lies dazed against the cage as Pereira celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira is the new light heavyweight champion!
Michel Pereira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 480: Fritz VS Shakes
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Ecker ducks down to avoid it.
Ecker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robertson with a body shot.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ecker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robertson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ecker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robertson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ecker.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robertson swings for the body but Ecker moves out of range.
Ecker throws a fast counter high kick but Robertson manages to duck under it in time.
Ecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Ecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from Robertson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ecker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ecker misses with a low kick.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Robertson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ecker can pounce on him.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Robertson scores with a jab.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Ecker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Robertson - just one landing.
Robertson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Ecker drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.#SUB#
Robertson working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertson trying to control the position here.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ecker is working Robertson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Robertson is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robertson is trying to keep Ecker in close.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Ecker controlling him for the moment.
Ecker passes Robertson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robertson trying to control but Ecker postures up.
Ecker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ecker working Robertson over with strikes.
Ecker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Ecker working over Robertson with some ground and pound. Robertson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robertson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ground and pound from Ecker.
Ecker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Robertson reverses the position - he's now on top in Ecker's guard.
Robertson being controlled here momentarily.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ameen Robertson dominated that round.
That's time! Robertson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Robertson misses with a hook. Ecker ducked under it nicely.
Ameen Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ecker.
Robertson slips under a jab from Ecker.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses.
Robertson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ecker counters with a single leg into guard. Robertson didn't expect that.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robertson working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Ecker works over Robertson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Robertson is rocked!
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Robertson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Robertson covers up, he's hurt! Ecker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ecker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ecker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 477: Christ VS Bispen
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Ecker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ecker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ecker scoring well with a low kick there.
Ecker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ecker tries to clinch up.
Nee misses with a wild combination.
Ecker connects with a solid leg kick.
Ecker thows a body kick. Nee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nee.
Nee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nee.
Ecker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ecker delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nee avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Nee moves out of range easily.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nee avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Ecker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nee's sensitive parts.
Ecker pushes Nee away with a front kick.
Ecker defending well as Nee loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Ecker.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Ecker backs off Nee throws a huge counter combo but Ecker manages to avoid it all.
Ecker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ecker tries to counter by clinching up but Nee breaks away and moves out of range.
Ecker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nee.
Nee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ecker.
Ecker connects with a high kick.
We've been told by Ecker's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ecker throws a shot from downtown. Nee moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nee is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Ecker Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nee is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Devin Ecker!
During a confident post fight interview, Devin Ecker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 475: Flair VS Hoddle
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Ecker throws a head kick but Moura moves out of range.
Moura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ecker.
Ecker feinted with a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Moura there.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Ecker.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Ecker tries to clinch up.
Moura wants to counter with a clinch but Ecker pushes him away.
Moura dodges the punch combination from Ecker.
Moura swings for the body but Ecker moves out of range.
Moura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ecker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ecker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Moura.
Moura thows a leg kick but Ecker checks it
and Ecker counters with a three punch combo that has Moura backing up. Moura nods at Ecker to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Moura does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Moura - just one landing.
Moura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ecker. #T1#
Moura scores with a leg kick.
Moura looks to land a left hand but Ecker moved out of range nicely.
Moura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moura scores with a nice strike.
Ecker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moura lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Ecker blocks the low kick.
Ecker is looking to counter the offense by Moura and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moura.
Ecker moves out of range of the body kick from Moura.
Ecker takes one to the side of the head.
Moura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ecker is able to avoid easily.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ecker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Moura is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Moura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Ecker has wrist control.
Moura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker has his hands on Moura's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Ecker working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura trying to control but Ecker is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3##SUB#
Ecker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Ecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ecker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moura.
Ecker trying to keep a closed guard but Moura is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ecker misses with a series of wild punches.
Harry Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Ecker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura lands a lovely overhand right.
Ecker walks into a straight right hand from Moura.
Ecker throws a head kick that Moura semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Harry Moura has been cut.
Ecker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moura back to the cage. Ecker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ecker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moura keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Moura clinches with his opponent.
Ecker tries to circle away but Moura has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Ecker breaks from the clinch.
Ecker lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Moura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Moura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Moura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ecker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moura.
That kick from Moura tenderised Ecker's leg. Ecker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Ecker misses.
Ecker defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Ecker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moura feints and then cracks Ecker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ecker down.
Nice sprawl there from Ecker as Moura shoots in.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Moura moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moura.
Ecker looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ecker backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Moura's temple! It sends Moura violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ecker celebrates and the doctors try to help Moura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Devin Ecker!
An out of breath Devin Ecker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 469: Oosthuizen VS De La We
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ecker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereira is fending him off so far but Ecker persists. Nope, Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Ecker pushes him off.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ecker 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.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
Ecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereira is fending him off so far but Ecker persists. Nope, Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Ecker scores with a leg kick.
Pereira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ecker back to the cage. Pereira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ecker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ecker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Pereira knocks Ecker out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Blake rushes Ecker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Blake jumps guard and drags Ecker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Ecker chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker is working Blake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#Blade Blake's cut is getting worse.
Ecker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.#CUT2#Jeez, Blade Blake's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 194
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Ecker darts in and clinches Fitzsimmons up against the cage.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
Ecker misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Ecker pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ecker lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Fitzsimmons works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzsimmons.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Ecker 's eye.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Ecker pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is stalling here.
Ecker misses with a body punch. #T2#
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Ecker 's eye.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Ecker gets an underhook and turns Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Fitzsimmons has Ecker pushed against the cage.
Fitzsimmons is struggling to control the position.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Ecker avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzsimmons's face. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker taking a breather.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands. #T4#
Ecker is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns Ecker into the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker is looking to control Fitzsimmons's arms but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ecker has his back to the cage.
Ecker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ecker or not.
Ecker looks winded!
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ecker blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Fitzsimmons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is working Ecker over against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee strike.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons'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#
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
Ecker tries to stall but Fitzsimmons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Ecker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks.
Fitzsimmons pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch but Ecker improves position.
Ecker lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head.
Fitzsimmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ecker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzsimmons's brow.
Ecker blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons is pushing Ecker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ecker taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Sol Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ecker wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand underneath Ecker's ribcage. Ecker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Ecker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ecker takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Ecker blocks the elbow strike.
Ecker wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ecker or not.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ecker takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Ecker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Ecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?#T4#
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons pushes Ecker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Ecker avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ecker takes an elbow to the temple.
Ecker lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent.
Fitzsimmons pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fitzsimmons.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Ecker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ecker to the canvas! Ecker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fitzsimmons keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
Sol Fitzsimmons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 183
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
A head kick from Ecker lands but Ribbit takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Frog Ribbit has been cut.
Ribbit takes a swing at Ecker's ribcage but misses.
Ribbit throws a chopping leg kick but Ecker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ribbit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribbit moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribbit is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Ribbit misses.
Donk. Ribbit catches Ecker right on the button with a cross.
Ecker 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.
Ribbit scores with a sloppy right hand. Ecker should have avoided that one. #KD#
Ribbit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ecker sprawling to the canvas! Ecker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ribbit finish him?! #ROC#Ecker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Ribbit.
A swing and a miss from Ribbit.
Ecker connects with a right hand. Ribbit shakes it off.
Ribbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribbit.
Ribbit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribbit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frog Ribbit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Ribbit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ecker sprawling to the canvas! Ecker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ribbit finish him?!
Ecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribbit finish him?
Ecker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Ecker.
Ecker seems to have recovered his senses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ribbit! Ecker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frog Ribbit!
Frog Ribbit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Ecker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ecker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Ecker throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Robinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ecker.
Ecker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson moves forwards but Ecker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ecker.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
Ecker shoots and misses
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ecker tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Ecker with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker looks winded!#T1#
Robinson weaves into range and cracks Ecker right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ecker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Robinson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Robinson!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 162
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muller sprawls well. Muller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Muller misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Ecker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muller did well to prevent Ecker getting side control.
Ecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ecker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Muller tries to get to full guard but Ecker has control of the leg.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker.
Ecker winds up and cracks Muller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Muller is trying is best to control the position here.
Ecker is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker. #T1#
Muller is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker misses with a head shot. Muller uses the momentum to regain guard.
Muller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ecker passes Muller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muller's head.
Ecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ecker lands strikes from half guard.
Ecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muller's head.
Muller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ecker being controlled here momentarily.
Muller trying to keep a closed guard but Ecker is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker postures up. #SUB#
Muller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muller working a defensive guard here.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ecker landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.#T3#
Ecker is looking to advance position but Muller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ecker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muller avoids the attempt from Ecker to control.
Ecker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muller cracks Ecker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ecker regains half guard.
Ecker is trying to maintain the position but Muller is very close to passing his half guard.
Ecker is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Muller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muller wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy.
Ecker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller looks to land a strike but Ecker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller trying to control but Ecker is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller preventing the sweep.
Muller connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Muller jabs Ecker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ecker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muller. Muller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muller connects with a jab.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Muller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
Muller connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Muller.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ecker. #T1#
Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Muller to see if he's OK.
Muller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ecker working the ground and pound but Muller is defending the strikes.
Muller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Muller is trying to maintain the position but Ecker is very close to passing his half guard.
Muller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet. #T2#
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ecker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Muller lands a couple of digs.
Ecker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muller throws a strike but Ecker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
Muller managing to control the position.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ecker advances position into side control!
Ecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Muller is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Muller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ecker scores with punches from side control.
Ecker working the ground and pound but Muller is defending the strikes.
Ecker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muller sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Muller sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muller is looking to control Ecker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muller avoid being mounted?
Devin Ecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ecker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ecker is nestled in close to Muller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muller trying to control but Ecker postures up.
Muller is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Muller is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller'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#
A low kick lands for Ecker.
Ecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muller avoids it really well and circles away.
Muller misses with a straight left.
Ecker takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ecker circles away quickly and effectively.
Muller with the inside leg kick.
Muller misses with a hook. Ecker ducked under it nicely.
Ecker flicks out a counter leg kick but Muller steps away.
Ecker fails with the takedown.
Ecker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ecker momentarily.
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker shoots in but no luck this time.
Stefan Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Muller cracks Ecker with an open hand slap.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ecker momentarily.
Muller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ecker shoots in and drives through. Muller sprawls well.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Muller tenderised Ecker's leg. Ecker is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Ecker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ecker's guard. #REVR#
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Muller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ecker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ecker wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Ecker looking to pass the guard.
Muller looking to control.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there. #T3#
Muller keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully. #ES#
Muller has his feet on Ecker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Muller leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muller lands an overhand right.
Devin Ecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Muller.
Muller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ecker is out of range and Muller settles back down.
Muller throws a leg kick but Ecker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ecker.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muller 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 Ecker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ecker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Muller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ecker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Ecker lands a couple of digs.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muller controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself.
Ecker postures up in Muller's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
Muller has his hands on Ecker's head, controlling the position.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stefan Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ecker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Muller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ecker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Ecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Ecker moved out of range nicely.
Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Vanorden.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Ecker slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ecker.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanorden as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.#TD2#
Ecker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Vanorden pushes Ecker off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Ecker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden connects with the punch.
Vanorden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ecker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vanorden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Ecker slips a jab from Vanorden.
Ecker chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Ecker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ecker lands in his opponent's guard.
Vanorden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Vanorden continues to stall.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanorden has his hands on Ecker's head, controlling the position.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker postures up in Vanorden's guard and throws a big left but Vanorden blocks it.
Vanorden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vanorden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Vanorden is looking to stand up but Ecker isn't so interested in that idea.
Ecker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanorden is keeping the position for now.
Ecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanorden's head.
Ecker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanorden is keeping the position for now.
Ecker preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vanorden has Ecker pulled in close to control his posture.
Vanorden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ecker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ecker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanorden controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ecker is fighting to break Vanorden's control of his arms but Vanorden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanorden wants to sweep here but Ecker controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanorden is controlling Ecker's posture.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ecker won't allow Vanorden to sweep him here.
Vanorden is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vanorden has control of Ecker's left arm, preventing Ecker from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanorden controlling Ecker's posture.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanorden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanorden has Ecker pulled in close to control his posture.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Vanorden is trying to keep Ecker in close.
Vanorden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ecker is working Vanorden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanorden is retaining full guard.
Vanorden pulls Ecker in close to prevent any damage.
Vanorden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ecker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vanorden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ecker keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass.
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ecker jabs Vanorden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Vanorden.
Ecker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Ecker moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ecker wants to land a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ecker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Ecker avoids the punch easily.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ecker counter with a right hand.
Ecker takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Ecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ecker. Ecker obviously looking to wear him down.
Ecker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Ecker gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Vanorden points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ecker wakes up just in time to hear Vanorden thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
A very excited looking Bruce Vanorden 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 148
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Ecker cracks Thai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ecker avoids it really well and circles away.
Ecker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ecker misses with a low kick.
Ecker 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.#TD#
Thai scores with a takedown into Ecker's guard.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
Thai is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Ecker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.#REVB#
Ecker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thai's head.
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Thai's brow.
Thai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ecker controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Thai has his foot on Ecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Ecker slips an elbow through the middle.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Thai has his foot on Ecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ecker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Thai is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ecker rolls with it to try and escape but Thai cranks on the arm and Ecker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 142
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Ecker gets a double leg takedown into Side's guard.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Side seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses. Side uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ecker's guard. Nice move by Side!#REVR#
Side slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker pulls Side in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Side wants to stand but Ecker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Side wants to control from the top but Ecker keeps moving.
Ecker managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ecker has a closed guard, preventing Side from standing up.
Ecker is looking to sweep but instead, Side has passed into half guard.
Side is taking a breather. Ecker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Side wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy.
Ecker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ecker misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Side blocks the leg kick.
Ecker tries to clinch but Side moves away
and Side cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side looks to score with a jab to the body but Ecker is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ecker! But no joy.
Side throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Side tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron Side is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Ecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Side is able to avoid easily.
Side waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ecker.
Side comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Side lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
Ecker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Side misses with a straight right.
Ecker lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ecker.
Ecker tries to score with some ground and pound. Side controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Side dodges the ground and pound from Ecker.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Ecker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Side defending against the ground and pound.
Side takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ecker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Side looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ecker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
A very excited looking Devin Ecker 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.
In defeat, Iron Side stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Tribute moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ecker walks into a straight right hand from Tribute.
Ecker throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Tribute counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ecker! Tribute lets Ecker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ecker square on the jaw! Damn, Ecker is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Ecker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Ecker as he checks the leg kick.
Ecker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ecker throws a front kick that sends Izanagi stumbling back into the cage.
Izanagi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ecker avoids the head kick by Izanagi.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izanagi tries to work over Ecker's front leg with a kick but Ecker checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Izanagi.
Izanagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Izanagi avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Izanagi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Izanagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izanagi throws a body punch but Ecker moves out of range.
Izanagi's corner calls for a 1-2. Izanagi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Ecker throws an overhand right that lands on Izanagi's shoulder, as Izanagi tries to avoid the shot.
Izanagi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Izanagi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Izanagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ecker is pushing down on Izanagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Izanagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Ecker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Izanagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ecker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ecker's back!
Izanagi controls the action.
Izanagi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izanagi controlling well, preventing Ecker from escaping the position.
Izanagi doesn't have the hooks in and Ecker manages to turn into his guard.
Ecker throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izanagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Izanagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker is trying to stand.
Izanagi is trying to control. Ecker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ecker is controlling Izanagi's trapped leg to prevent Izanagi from advancing to side control.
Ecker trying to hold on to Izanagi's head to control him but Izanagi postures up.
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.#T3##ES2#
Ecker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Izanagi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Izanagi tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Ecker avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Ecker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ecker trying to control the position but instead, Izanagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ecker into the cage.
Ecker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Izanagi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ecker. #BC2#
Ecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Izanagi throws a solid leg kick but Ecker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izanagi.
And Ecker tries to counter it with a takedown but Izanagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Ecker ducks right into an uppercut from Izanagi.
Jab by Ecker.#KD#
Izanagi lands a big head kick that sends Ecker tumbling to the mat! Izanagi takes a step backwards and waves Ecker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ecker misses with a lunging right hand
and Izanagi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Izanagi finish him?
Ecker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Izanagi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Ecker crumples to the floor! Izanagi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sora Izanagi!
Sora Izanagi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sora Izanagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 121
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ecker swivels and escapes.
Ecker misses with a left hand #TD#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ecker won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ecker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ecker is trying to control Thai's posture but Thai avoids it. #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura but Ecker is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ecker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thai but great work by Ecker.
Ecker lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Thai tries to bench press Ecker off him but Ecker keeps the position.
Ecker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ecker cracks Thai with a big right hand but Thai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thai taking some punishment here, with Ecker in his half guard. #SUB#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ecker working the head and body with strikes.
Thai 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.
Thai is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ecker there.
Ecker drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.
Thai tries to roll over but Ecker keeps him under control.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ecker prevents Thai from improving his position.#SUB#
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ecker there. #T2#
Thai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ecker pulls his head out easily.
Ecker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Thai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Thai tries to roll over but Ecker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Ecker has control of the leg.
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. Ecker connects with a nice short shot to Thai's temple. #SUB#
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ecker pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ecker lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Thai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thai! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ecker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 111
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Ecker lands with a kick to the temple. Topuria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Topuria lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topuria. Ecker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Topuria throws a shot from downtown. Ecker moves away and avoids it.
Topuria takes a swing at Ecker's ribcage but misses.
Ecker thuds his shin into the meat of Topuria's side.
Ecker throws a jab but it's blocked by Topuria.
Topuria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ecker avoids the head kick by Topuria.
Topuria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ecker throws out a counter right but Topuria avoids it with no problem.
Topuria walks into a straight right hand from Ecker.#TD2#
Ecker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Topuria is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker lands some shots froms side control.
Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Topuria to see if he's OK.
Topuria gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ecker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Topuria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Topuria works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Topuria's brow.
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Topuria's brow.
Topuria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ecker is controlling him.
Ecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Topuria's head.
Topuria has momentary wrist control but Ecker slips an elbow through the middle.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Topuria wants to get back to his feet but Ecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ecker distracts Topuria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker works over Topuria with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecker postures up. #SUB#
Topuria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Ecker is in close to Topuria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Topuria wants to sweep but no luck.
Topuria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
Ecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Topuria's head.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Topuria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ecker defends well.
Ecker stands up over Topuria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Topuria keeps moving.
Topuria working a defensive guard here.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Ecker looking to sit in guard and control but Topuria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ecker keeping moving, preventing Topuria from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topuria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topuria is one step ahead there.
Ecker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Topuria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ecker trying to control the position here.
Topuria trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topuria stays in close to Ecker's body and controls the position.
Topuria won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Topuria looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker dominated that round.
That's time! Topuria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Topuria scores with a jab.
Topuria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ecker. Ecker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Topuria walks into a jab.
Topuria blocks a head kick by Ecker.
Topuria looks to land a combination but Ecker avoids it well.
Topuria backing away here, and Ecker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Topuria as he connects with a hook.
Topuria misses with an uppercut. Ecker saw that one coming.
A big left from Topuria misses.
Ecker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Topuria looks to land a right hand but Ecker moved out of range.
Topuria misses with an uppercut. Ecker saw that one coming.
Topuria throws a shot from downtown. Ecker moves away and avoids it.
Ecker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Topuria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Ecker gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker misses with the ground and pound.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Topuria keeps working.
Topuria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ecker prevents Topuria from improving his position.
Ecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Topuria taking some punishment here, with Ecker in his half guard.
Ecker lands with a punch from half guard.
Ecker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ecker there.
Nice strikes from Ecker there.
Ecker throwing shots but Topuria is blocking nicely.
Ecker lands strikes from half guard.
Topuria is looking to control Ecker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Topuria avoid being mounted?
Ecker lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Topuria is rocked!
Ecker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Topuria is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Topuria! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ecker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
A relieved looking Devin Ecker 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Bianchi checks a low kick from Ecker.
Nice sprawl there from Ecker as Bianchi shoots in.#CL2#
Ecker clinches up with Bianchi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bianchi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ecker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bianchi to the mat. Bianchi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ecker postures up in Bianchi's guard and throws a big left but Bianchi blocks it.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bianchi has wrist control.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bianchi has wrist control.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Bianchi keeps moving.
Bianchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Ecker is working Bianchi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bianchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bianchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bianchi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bianchi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bianchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bianchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bianchi controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself.
Ecker controlling from the top position.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Bianchi is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Bianchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Bianchi keeps moving. #T3#
Bianchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ecker cracks Bianchi with a solid left hand.
Bianchi working a defensive guard here.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker passes Bianchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ecker winds up and cracks Bianchi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ecker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bianchi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bianchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Bianchi has hold of Ecker's hands but Ecker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ecker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bianchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker.
Ecker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Bianchi is rocked!
Ecker working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Bianchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bianchi is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ecker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bianchi from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ecker! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 94
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ecker clinches up against the cage.
Ecker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Averyanov wants to break free but Ecker has control. #TD2#
Ecker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Averyanov is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Ecker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Averyanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ecker throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
Ecker cracks Averyanov with a big elbow.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat.
Ecker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averyanov keeps working.
Ecker throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov parries the strikes from Ecker easily there. Ecker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Averyanov to escape.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat. #T1#
Averyanov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ecker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ecker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ecker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ecker in side control, throwing shots but Averyanov defends.
Ecker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ecker looking to control but instead Averyanov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Averyanov to regain full guard.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Averyanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ecker postures up in Averyanov's guard and throws a big left but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Averyanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Ecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Averyanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker works over Averyanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Averyanov is keeping the position.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker trying to control but Averyanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ecker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Averyanov to the mat! Averyanov manages to get full guard.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Averyanov is keeping the position.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
Averyanov keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Averyanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ecker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Ecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Averyanov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Ecker wants to clinch.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ecker gets a clinch.
Averyanov is trying to break the clinch but Ecker is controlling him.
Averyanov tries to circle away but Ecker has him pinned against the cage.
Averyanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Ecker tries to clinch there but Averyanov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ecker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averyanov's waist but Averyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ecker off to one side. #TD2#
Ecker shoots in and gets a takedown into Averyanov's guard.
Ecker trying to control but Averyanov is working from the bottom.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Averyanov keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
Ecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Averyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Averyanov wants to get back to his feet but Ecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Averyanov blocks nicely.
Averyanov wants to stand up but Ecker is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averyanov swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Ecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ecker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Averyanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Averyanov gets tackled into the cage by Ecker. Ecker maintains the clinch.
Ecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Averyanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Ecker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Averyanov sneaks out the side door and pushes Ecker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Averyanov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Averyanov against the cage but Averyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Averyanov misses with a looping left.
Ecker fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Averyanov leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ecker is looking to clinch.
Ecker shoots in looking for a takedown. Averyanov tries to sprawl out of it but Ecker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Averyanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrei Averyanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
Averyanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Averyanov wants to land a leg kick but Ecker is out of range.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Averyanov tries to keep at a distance but Ecker has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Ecker struggles to land a body shot inside as Averyanov controls his hands.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Averyanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Averyanov is trying to break free.
Averyanov has had enough of the clinch but Ecker keeps him there for the moment.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Averyanov blocks it. #TD2#
Ecker wants the takedown. Averyanov is fighting it off but Ecker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Averyanov's guard against the cage.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow 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!
Ecker postures up in Averyanov's guard and throws a big left but Averyanov blocks it.
Ecker throws a strike but Averyanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Averyanov is trying to defend but Ecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ecker throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
Averyanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ecker looks to land a strike but Averyanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ecker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Averyanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Averyanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averyanov tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Averyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ecker on the ground.
Ecker is trying to control. Averyanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ecker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Ecker connects with a nice short shot to Averyanov's temple.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Averyanov defending well though.
Ecker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Averyanov has hold of Ecker's hands but Ecker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker working Averyanov over with strikes.
Averyanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Averyanov is refusing to be controlled, as Ecker sits in half guard.
Ecker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ecker winds up and cracks Averyanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Averyanov is rocked!
Ecker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Averyanov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ecker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
In his post fight interview, Devin Ecker gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank my opponent Bjorn Akerfeldt. He's a hell of a fighter. Thank you to all my fans for supporting me during my recent slump.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 88
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Ecker takes one on the button.#CL2#
Ecker has managed to clinch.
Akerfeldt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ecker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akerfeldt fails to pull guard.
Akerfeldt tries for a takedown but Ecker manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Akerfeldt drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Akerfeldt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker connects with a couple of short punches.
Akerfeldt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ecker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ecker is in close to Akerfeldt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akerfeldt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker works over Akerfeldt with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ecker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ecker cracks Akerfeldt with a solid left hand.
Akerfeldt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ecker throws a big right hand that misses.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.
Ecker is working Akerfeldt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ecker lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Akerfeldt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ecker lands a couple of digs.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akerfeldt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecker is in close to Akerfeldt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akerfeldt striking from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ecker landing some decent shots from guard.
Ecker working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ecker defends well.#T2#
Akerfeldt keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Akerfeldt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Akerfeldt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akerfeldt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Ecker is sitting in close to Akerfeldt's body. Akerfeldt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ecker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ecker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Akerfeldt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Devin Ecker spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to congratulate Bjorn Akerfeldt for a hell of a performance. You were the better man. I am sorry I couldn't get the job done tonight.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ecker avoids it really well and circles away.
Ecker throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ecker pulls Thai in close to prevent any damage.
Ecker trying to control the position.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai 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.#SUB#
Thai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ecker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ecker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ecker! #REVB#
Thai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Ecker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thai is trying to improve his position.
Ecker working the ground and pound.
Ecker scoring with punches from side control.
Thai is looking for a sweep.
Ecker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ecker cracks Thai with a big elbow.
Ecker landing strikes.
Thai tries to buck Ecker off but Ecker is having none of it.
Thai 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.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Thai has his foot on Ecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Ecker preventing the sweep. #T2#
Ecker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily. #SUB#
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thai keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
Ecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ecker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ecker has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Thai has momentary wrist control but Ecker slips an elbow through the middle.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Ecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.#SUB#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Ecker working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Ecker chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker distracts Thai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ecker can pounce on him.
Ecker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Ecker misses with a body kick.
Ecker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ecker sprawls and moves away.
Ecker throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai advances position into side control!#SUB#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ecker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ecker, who protects the arm well.
Thai tries to advance to mount but Ecker instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ecker is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ecker is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai uses his free foot to push down on Ecker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ecker. #T3##SUB#
Thai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ecker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ecker and Thai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Ecker is defending well. #SUB#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Ecker is defending well.
Ecker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ecker wants to control but Thai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Ecker is defending well.
Ecker is looking for a sweep. Thai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thai looking for a submission but Ecker manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Devin Ecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
Ecker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ecker cracks Thai with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thai working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Thai's brow.
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 Wille Thai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Ecker wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Thai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ecker dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecker trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker with a nice head shot there.
Ecker connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Thai working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ecker works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ecker works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Ecker is in close to Thai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ecker working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Thai has his foot on Ecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker lands a couple of digs.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Thai is rocked!
Ecker cracks Thai with a solid left hand.
Oh Thai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Thai's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
In his post fight interview, Devin Ecker gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank my opponent Willie Thai. He's a hell of a fighter. Thank you to all my fans for supporting me during my recent slump. I won't let you down.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 73
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Rebel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ecker scores with a nice body kick.
Rebel takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Ecker looking to score a takedown here. Rebel is defending well but Ecker drives through and ends up in Rebel's guard.
Rebel 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.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Rebel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rebel trying to control the position.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Rebel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rebel is trying to keep Ecker in close.
Ecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rebel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ecker working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Rebel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ecker controlling from the top position.
Ecker loads up on a big left hand. Rebel felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ecker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rebel can't hide his disappointment, as Ecker celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Post fight, Devin Ecker stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank my opponent Jedi Rebel. He's a hell of a fighter. Thank you to all my fans for supporting me during my recent slump. I won't let you down.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 64
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Ironside Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Ecker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ecker is controlling him.
Kuznetsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznetsov tries to get out of the position.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ecker prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov working a defensive guard here.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ecker controls the pace.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #ES#
Kuznetsov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ecker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov is pressed up against the cage. Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuznetsov down to the mat. Kuznetsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ecker 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.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Ecker looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ecker looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Ecker only half commits.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ecker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ecker.
Aleks Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ecker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov sizes up Ecker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ecker tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ecker counters with a takedown into side control.

Kuznetsov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ecker throws a body kick that misses.
Ecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a body kick that stops Ecker in his tracks momentarily.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Ecker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Ecker sees coming a mile off.
Ecker avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Ecker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Ecker misses with the body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Ecker avoids it.
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Ecker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuznetsov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ecker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuznetsov is pulling down on Ecker's head to control his posture.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov pulls Ecker in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Ecker's shoulder, as Ecker tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Ecker has managed to clinch.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznetsov avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Ecker pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Ecker. #BC2#
Ecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ecker counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ecker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Ecker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Ecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ecker looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ecker scores with a nice strike.
Ecker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ecker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov pushes Ecker away with a front kick.
Ecker throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ecker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot. #T2#
Ecker slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Ecker unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Ecker shoots in.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Ecker throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Ecker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov 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.
Ecker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ecker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Ecker throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ecker at a distance. #T3#
Kuznetsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ecker if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses #TD2#
and Ecker counters with a takedown into side control.
Ecker tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kuznetsov is trying to control Ecker's posture but Ecker avoids it.
Ecker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ecker works to advance to full mount. Kuznetsov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Ecker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Ecker.
Ecker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuznetsov hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kuznetsov regains half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to roll over but Ecker keeps him under control.#T4#
Ecker thows a huge punch but Kuznetsov dodges it nicely.
Ecker wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Ecker tries to pass to full mount but Kuznetsov defends it.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
Ecker drops an elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov trying to hold on to Ecker's head to control him but Ecker postures up.
Ecker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ecker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuznetsov's thigh. Kuznetsov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
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 Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ecker.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ecker slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ecker slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Ecker moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Ecker is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
A jab from Ecker misses.
Ecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kuznetsov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Ecker blocks the leg kick.
Ecker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Ecker avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tests Ecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Ecker into the cage.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Ecker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ecker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuznetsov sprawls well. Kuznetsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Ecker moved out of range.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ecker dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Ecker's head and hops out.
Ecker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kuznetsov.
Ecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body kick.
Ecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ecker closes the distance and clinches.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov cracks Ecker with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ecker fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with an inside leg kick.
Ecker throws a lazy body kick
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov defending well as Ecker loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Ecker's body. Ecker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
Aleks Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Devin Ecker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to congratulate Aleks Kuznetsov for a hell of a performance. You were the better man. I am sorry I couldn't get the job done tonight.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 57
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Ecker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Wieczorek to counter with a crisp jab.
Ecker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wieczorek.
Ecker looks to throw a body kick
enabling Wieczorek to counter with a crisp jab.
Ecker thows a body kick. Wieczorek tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Ecker has closed the distance and engaged Wieczorek in a clinch.
Ecker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ecker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Wieczorek.
Ecker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wieczorek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Wieczorek. #TD2#
Ecker is trying to trip Wieczorek. He has hold of a leg but Wieczorek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ecker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Wieczorek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ecker. #T1##TD2#
Wieczorek is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ecker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wieczorek to the mat. Wieczorek regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ecker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wieczorek's head.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ecker postures up.
Wieczorek keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Wieczorek has wrist control.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wieczorek has momentary wrist control but Ecker slips an elbow through the middle.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ecker throws a strike but Wieczorek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wieczorek tries to stand but Ecker is controlling from the bottom.
Ecker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wieczorek is controlling him.
Wieczorek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ecker's guard.
Ecker 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.
Ecker controlling the position.#T3#
Wieczorek wants to stand but Ecker is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker connects with a solid leg kick.
Ecker fails with the takedown.
Wieczorek throws a shot from downtown. Ecker moves away and avoids it.
Ecker throws a body kick that misses
and Wieczorek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lukasz Wieczorek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker throws a lazy uppercut
and Wieczorek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ecker scores with a head kick. Wieczorek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
Ecker misses with an uppercut. Wieczorek saw that one coming.#T4#
Ecker throws a head kick that misses.
Wieczorek throws a big shot that misses.
Ecker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wieczorek throwing a counter right hand but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Ecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wieczorek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Wieczorek avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wieczorek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wieczorek counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Wieczorek counters with a nice right hand that sends Ecker toppling to the canvas! Ecker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wieczorek finish him?!#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
Wieczorek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wieczorek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Wieczorek'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#
Wieczorek throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Wieczorek's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ecker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wieczorek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Ecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Wieczorek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries to work over Wieczorek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wieczorek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wieczorek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick
and Wieczorek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Ecker
and Wieczorek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Ecker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wieczorek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Wieczorek finish him?
Wieczorek throws a lazy right hand but Ecker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Wieczorek.
Ecker seems to have recovered his senses.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wieczorek throwing a counter right hand but Ecker manages to avoid it.#KD#
Wieczorek drops Ecker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ecker looks back up at him and smiles so Wieczorek waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wieczorek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ecker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker throws a head kick but Wieczorek moves out of range. #KD#
Wieczorek lands a big right hand that sends Ecker crashing to the mat! Wieczorek stays standing though and waves Ecker back to his feet!
Ecker lands with a kick to the temple. Wieczorek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ecker tries to land a body kick
and Wieczorek rattles Ecker with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ecker tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wieczorek dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ecker stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Lukasz Wieczorek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Devin Ecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to congratulate Lukasz Wieczorek for a hell of a performance. You were the better man today. I am sorry I couldn't get the job done tonight. RIP DMX!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 51
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Lindgren pushes him off.
Lindgren throws a body punch but Ecker moves out of range.
We've been told by Lindgren's head coaches at The Barn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lindgren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot by Lindgren.
A big left from Lindgren misses.
And Ecker tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindgren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ecker moves forwards but Lindgren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dolph Lindgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Lindgren.
Lindgren tests Ecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ecker wants to slow Lindgren down by chopping away at his legs.
Ecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindgren.
Lindgren avoids the body shot from Ecker. #CL2#
Ecker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindgren, pushing him back against the cage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Lindgren slowing the pace effectively.
Lindgren pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindgren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lindgren's face.
Ecker stalling against the cage.
Ecker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindgren looking to slow down the pace here.
Lindgren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindgren.
Ecker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ecker slowing the pace effectively.
Lindgren scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head.
Lindgren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindgren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindgren working aggressively here.
Lindgren tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker blocking some punches.
Lindgren can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Lindgren lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lindgren tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindgren leaning against his opponent.
Lindgren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindgren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ecker is keeping busy.
Lindgren misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ecker.
Lindgren looking to slow down the pace here.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lindgren's face.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Lindgren manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindgren. #T3##TD2#
Ecker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lindgren struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindgren is looking for a sweep.
Ecker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lindgren is trying to get back to half guard.
Ecker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ecker cracks Lindgren with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lindgren is trying to improve his position.
Ecker landing strikes.
Lindgren wants to control but Ecker postures up.
Lindgren on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lindgren is trying to improve his position.
Lindgren can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Lindgren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ecker controls the position.
Ecker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ecker working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker working the head with strikes.
Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lindgren to see if he's OK.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working.
Ecker lands an elbow.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working.
Lindgren is looking to reverse the position.
Ecker wants to control but Lindgren is keeping him busy.
Ecker working away.
Lindgren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Lindgren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindgren loads up on a big right hand but Ecker slips the punch.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lindgren cracks Ecker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lindgren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindgren works the jab nicely.
Ecker shoots in and drives through. Lindgren sprawls well.
Ecker closes the distance but Lindgren moves to the side
and Lindgren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgren connects with a single shot there.
Ecker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lindgren misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ecker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ecker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lindgren misses the shot to the body.
Ecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ecker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindgren defends it nicely.
Dolph Lindgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lindgren finds it's way round the side to connect with Ecker's head.
Lindgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindgren throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ecker counters with a single leg into guard. Lindgren didn't expect that.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lindgren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Lindgren is looking for a triangle but Ecker pushes his legs off easily.
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Lindgren's brow.
Ecker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ecker trying to control but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Lindgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lindgren is trying to keep Ecker in close. #SUB#
Lindgren working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily. #T3#
Ecker cracks Lindgren with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Lindgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ecker defends well.
Ecker distracts Lindgren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ecker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lindgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ecker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ecker distracts Lindgren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Ecker looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Lindgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ecker defends well.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lindgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.
Lindgren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ecker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ecker has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.
Ecker landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ecker works over Lindgren with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Dolph Lindgren will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ecker looks for a takedown but Lindgren sprawls well.
Lindgren throwing a counter right hand but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Lindgren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindgren throws a body punch but Ecker moves out of range.
Lindgren takes a swing at Ecker's ribcage but misses.
Dolph Lindgren is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Ecker lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lindgren sprawling to the canvas. Ecker follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lindgren hang on? #ROC2#Lindgren is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut.
Ecker creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Lindgren is out cold and this one is all over! Ecker climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank Dolph Lindgren. He's a hell of a fighter, and his high skill level forced me to have the best camp of my career just to prepare. So who do I get to fight next?'.
In defeat, Dolph Lindgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 44
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick
and Ecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Tribute's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ecker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tribute is fending him off so far but Ecker persists. Nope, Tribute circles away and we're back to standing.
Tribute paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Ecker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Ecker throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Tribute.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tribute lands a nice hook to Ecker's body. Ecker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tribute blocks a head kick by Ecker.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Tribute takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Ecker slips the punch.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ecker's head.
Ecker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Ecker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tribute.
Tribute lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Ecker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tribute has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ecker is on him like a limpet, forcing Tribute back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head. #BC#
Tribute breaks from the clinch.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ecker.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Ecker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tribute on the side of the head.
Tribute thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Ecker throws a head kick but Tribute moves out of range.
Ecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tribute throws a big counter combination but Ecker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick from Ecker.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank Tribute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Ecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker scoring well with a low kick there.
Tribute avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Tribute leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tribute cracks Ecker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ecker.
Ecker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Tribute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tribute scores with a jab to the head.
Ecker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tribute feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
Ecker lands a high kick!
Ecker misses with a takedown #KD#
and Tribute counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ecker! Tribute lets Ecker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Tribute finish him?
Tank Tribute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Tribute does it's job there.
Ecker lands with a nice body punch.
Ecker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Tribute lunges at Ecker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ecker's hand.
Ecker misses with a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Tribute!
An intense looking Tank Tribute took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That was an impressive win by no other than the amazing!!! ..... "Me"!! Fighting in the Lightheavyweight division suits me. I feel faster and stronger!! I just want to send a message to all 205 in SPPS, I'm coming for you guys. (Dropped Mic) '.
Devin Ecker spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to congratulate Tank Tribute for a hell of a performance. You were the better man today. I am sorry I couldn't get the job done tonight.'.

Event: SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Rourke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ecker counters with a low kick, right behind Rourke 's knee.
Rourke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ecker has a takedown stuffed.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Ecker clinches.
Rourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rourke has a couple of punches blocked by Ecker.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rourke's brow.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rourke avoids it.
Ecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Rourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rourke.
Rourke avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ecker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rourke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke blocks the elbow strike.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rourke blocks it.
Ecker lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Julian Rourke has been cut.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Rourke scores with a shoulder strike.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Rourke.
Ecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rourke. #T2#
Ecker tries to throw a body punch but Rourke avoids it by throwing Ecker back against the cage.
Rourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker lands an elbow inside that Rourke shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Rourke tries to break free but Ecker pushes him back against the cage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rourke blocks with his arms.
Rourke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rourke prevents a body shot from Ecker.
Ecker blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rourke's brow. #BC2#
Rourke manages to break the clinch.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ecker or perhaps it was just good defense by Rourke, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Rourke blocks the low kick.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Rourke counters with a body kick.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind Ecker 's knee.
Ecker wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side
and Rourke counters with an inside leg kick.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rourke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ecker.
Rourke avoids the body shot from Ecker. #T4#
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rourke tries to avoid it but Ecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rourke to the ground. Rourke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ecker wants to clinch
and Rourke counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke 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.
Rourke tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Rourke'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#
Rourke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind Ecker 's knee.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Rourke, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Rourke against the cage but Rourke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ecker blocks the body kick.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Rourke moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rourke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rourke checks a low kick from Ecker.#T1#
Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ecker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rourke with a nice calf kick.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ecker closes the distance and pushes Rourke back into the cage.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Devin Ecker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rourke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rourke working aggressively here. #T2#
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Rourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow. #BC2#
Rourke breaks from the clinch.
Rourke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ecker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rourke scores with a head kick. Ecker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rourke stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Ecker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Rourke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rourke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ecker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rourke's waist but Rourke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ecker off to one side.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rourke with a hook.#T4#
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ecker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ecker shoots in looking for a takedown. Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Ecker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rourke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rourke is looking to slow Ecker down with leg kicks.
Rourke scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Rourke'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rourke's corner calls for a 1-2. Rourke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ecker has a takedown stuffed.
Rourke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Rourke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke jabs at Ecker's body.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ecker's sensitive parts. #T1##CL#
Rourke tries to keep at a distance but Ecker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rourke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rourke leaning against his opponent.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rourke misses with some punches. #BC2#
Rourke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rourke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rourke lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses
and Rourke counters with a good low kick that Ecker was not able to check.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2##TD#
Rourke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
Rourke pulls Ecker in close to prevent any damage.
Rourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker tries to stand but Rourke is controlling from the bottom.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker tries to stand but Rourke is controlling from the bottom.
Rourke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rourke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with an inside leg kick.
Rourke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rourke circles away.
Rourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
Julian Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks Ecker off balance momentarily.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ecker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rourke defends well and Ecker ends up having to push Rourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke lands a left hand. #BC2#
Rourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Rourke finds it's target.
Julian Rourke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rourke 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Rourke!
Devin Ecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to congratulate Julian Rourke for a hell of a performance. You were the better man today. But tomorrow, I go back to work.'.

Event: SPPS 32 - Christmas Hangover
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Fury sets himself, and Ecker steps forward looking for the clinch! Fury avoids it this time.#KD2#
Ecker throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fury stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Ecker follows into mount! #CUT2#It looks like Titus Fury has been cut.
Ecker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker prevents Fury from getting the reversal.
Fury flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ecker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ecker scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#Fury is rocked!
Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ecker postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fury out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Ecker goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I an thankful for the win. My coaches and trainers always put me in a position to succeed. My grind never stops. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 22
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Ecker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Ecker slips the punch.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Ecker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Ecker saw that one coming.
Ecker wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ecker.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Ecker's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Ecker blocks a jab.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones cracks Ecker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ecker slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Ecker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steven Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ecker moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Ecker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Ecker counters by clinching up.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ecker.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Ecker.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Ecker trying to land knees to the body.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Ecker.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Ecker.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Ecker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Ecker blocks a body shot from Jones. #T3#
A short right from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Ecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ecker blocking some punches.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ecker lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker. #T4#
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Ecker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
A short uppercut from Ecker.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Ecker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones digs a good hook to Ecker's body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Ecker moved out of range.
Ecker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ecker slips a jab from Jones.
Ecker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Ecker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ecker working away.
Ecker laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
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!
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T1#
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ecker cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to keep Ecker in close.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Ecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Ecker postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #T3#
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Ecker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jones covers up, he's hurt! Ecker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ecker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ecker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Post fight, an emotional Devin Ecker said 'I an thankful for the win. My coaches and trainers always put me in a position to succeed. My grind never stops. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Ecker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Hasanov is looking for a triangle but Ecker pushes his legs off easily.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ecker throws a sloppy strike and Hasanov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ecker is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hasanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Hasanov!
The defeated Devin Ecker had this to say: 'It was a tough fight, but I don't lose...I learn. I dedicate my next camp to putting this loss in the past.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 7
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerzner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ecker doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Ecker rushes Kerzner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ecker.
Ecker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ecker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerzner is defending well for now.
Ecker landing knees to the head.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Kerzner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ecker gets underhooks to prevent Kerzner's takedown attempt.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Kerzner blocks with his arms.
Kerzner jumps guard but Ecker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Kerzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerzner tries to score a body lock takedown but Ecker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kerzner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kerzner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ecker prevents it.
Kerzner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ecker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kerzner's face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ecker 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.
Ecker lands a nice elbow.
Ecker landing knees to the body.
Kerzner is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ecker lands an elbow just above Kerzner 's eye.
Kerzner is trying to pull guard but Ecker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kerzner is trying to pull guard but Ecker has him pressed against the cage.
Ecker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ecker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#Kerzner is rocked!
Kerzner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ecker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ecker lands a damaging elbow.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Kerzner blocks with his arms.
Ecker lands an elbow inside that Kerzner shrugs off.
Oh Kerzner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker working the clinch nicely. Kerzner is working for position but Ecker cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kerzner crumples up against the cage and Ecker lands two more shots before the ref can save Kerzner! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Devin Ecker!
As Devin Ecker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I an thankful for the win. My coaches and trainers always put me in a position to succeed. My grind never stops. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ecker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhea.
Ecker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhea tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhea throws a hook but Ecker blocks it.
Rhea cracks Ecker with a good jab.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rhea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Ecker clinches with his opponent.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rhea prevents it.
Rhea pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Ecker drives through with a takedown into Rhea's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Ecker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ross Rhea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ecker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Ecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rhea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Ecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross Rhea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
No joy there for Rhea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ecker has his takedown stuffed
and Rhea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking.
Ecker fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Rhea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhea.
Rhea blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rhea lands a nice 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!
Rhea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhea blocks the elbow strike.
Rhea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rhea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rhea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rhea blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhea.
Ecker looks winded!#TD2#
Ecker manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ecker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rhea has passed into side control. #T3#
Rhea wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy.
Rhea tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ecker's legs.
Ecker can't do much from the bottom here.
Ecker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ecker wants to improve his position but Rhea is controlling well. #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.
Rhea trying to control from half guard but Ecker is working away. #SUB2#
Ecker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ecker tries to get to full guard but Rhea has control of the leg.
Rhea controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Rhea dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ecker misses with a hook. Rhea ducked under it nicely.
Rhea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ecker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhea.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Rhea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Rhea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ecker, pushing him back against the cage.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
I was talking to Rhea'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 Rhea.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rhea blocks it.
Rhea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Rhea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ecker wants a takedown.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Rhea avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhea lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Ecker breaks from the clinch.
Ross Rhea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ecker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhea looks to land a combination but Ecker avoids it well. #T1##CL#
Rhea has closed the distance and engaged Ecker in a clinch.
Rhea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhea avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Rhea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rhea lands a shoulder strike.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Ecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ecker moves into range and clinches up with Rhea.
Rhea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
A hook to the body from Rhea.
Rhea misses with an elbow over the top.
Ecker avoids the elbow strike from Rhea, against the cage.
Ecker avoids the elbow strike from Rhea, against the cage.
Ecker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
Rhea leaning against his opponent.
Ecker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ross Rhea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.#BC2#
Ecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross Rhea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ecker.
Rhea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Rhea moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ecker breaks the clinch.
Rhea misses with a two punch combination.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt - Rhea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhea.
Rhea throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Ecker with that takedown attempt.
Rhea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?#T3#
Rhea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Rhea.#CL2#
Ecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rhea blocks with his arms.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rhea blocks it.
Rhea avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rhea is blocking nicely.
Ecker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rhea after a bit of a struggle.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Rhea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eckers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhea.
Still in the clinch, Rhea scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Ecker takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Ecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ecker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Ecker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhea jabs Ecker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhea tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ecker avoids the body shot from Rhea.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Rhea. #CL#
Ecker tries to keep at a distance but Rhea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ecker avoiding damage as Rhea throws knees to the body.
Rhea lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Rhea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Rhea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt - Rhea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhea 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.
Ecker feints the counter takedown.
Rhea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ecker's head backwards.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rhea circles away easily
and Rhea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ross Rhea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Rhea digs a good hook to Ecker's body.
Rhea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ecker doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhea lands with a good body shot.
Ecker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ecker scrambles back to his feet.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Rhea. Those never looked like landing.
Rhea works the jab nicely.#T1#
Ecker walks into a left hand. #ROC#Ecker is rocked!
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Rhea, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Rhea against the cage but Rhea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Rhea moves into the clinch successfully.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rhea lands a left hand.
Rhea lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Rhea.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rhea blocks with his arms.
Rhea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Rhea.
Ecker blocks an elbow strike from Rhea.
Rhea lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rhea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rhea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rhea misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhea.
Rhea trying to stall but Ecker improves his position.
Ecker is trying to pull guard but Rhea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rhea misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Rhea.
Rhea can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Rhea scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head.
Rhea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhea misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rhea lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Rhea throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhea batters Ecker with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ecker is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Rhea lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ecker to the mat with a gruesome thud! Rhea is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Rhea!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ross Rhea thanked Hot Spunk for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Devin Ecker spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a tough fight, but I don't lose...I learn. I dedicate my next camp to putting this loss in the past.'.

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