Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Abarai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abarai scores with a jab. Leonidas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abarai sizes up Leonidas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Leonidas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abarai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leonidas trying to control but Abarai is working from the bottom.
Leonidas throwing strikes but missing.
Leonidas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonidas is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
Leonidas trying to control but Abarai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas throws a big elbow that misses.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.
Abarai 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.
Leonidas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Leonidas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leonidas wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Leonidas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range.
Leonidas blocks a jab.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Leonidas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leonidas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonidas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Leonidas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonidas.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abarai throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Leonidas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonidas counters with a body kick.
Abarai takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas looks to land a body kick but Abarai moved away.
Leonidas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leonidas digs a good body shot into Abarai's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonidas throws a sloppy head kick and Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai thuds his right hand into Leonidas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abarai lands a jab to Leonidas's midsection.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonidas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonidas looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leonidas's sensitive parts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.#T3#
Leonidas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abarai jabs Leonidas right on the nose. Leonidas blinks but takes it well.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Leonidas checks it.
Leonidas blocks a head kick by Abarai.
Leonidas misses with a kick to the body.
Leonidas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonidas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leonidas throws a sloppy head kick and Abarai moves out of range easily.
Leonidas scores with a decent looking hook.
Abarai slips a straight right by Leonidas.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leonidas is looking to land body kicks.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leonidas connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonidas moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Leonidas staying out of range there.#T4#
Leonidas scores with a jab. Abarai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abarai scores with a jab.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonidas moves away.
Abarai works Leonidas's body with a nice hook.
Abarai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leonidas slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai stuffs the takedown.
Abarai scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Abarai. #TD2#
Leonidas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leonidas lands in his opponent's guard.
Leonidas connects with a couple of short punches.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.
Leonidas throwing strikes from guard but Abarai blocks nicely.
Leonidas throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Abarai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonidas to score with a decent uppercut.
Abarai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leonidas is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leonidas looks to land a body kick but Abarai moved away.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Leonidas's shoulder, as Leonidas tries to avoid the shot.
Leonidas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Leonidas's shoulder, as Leonidas tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai throws a jab when Leonidas was well out of range.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Leonidas blocks a head kick by Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Leonidas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai works Leonidas's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonidas.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Leonidas's ribs.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
Abarai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leonidas looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Leonidas 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.
Leonidas loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Leonidas throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Leonidas missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Leonidas lunges at Abarai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abarai's hand.
Leonidas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai lunges at Leonidas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonidas's hand.
Abarai blocks a head kick by Leonidas.
Abarai misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Leonidas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Leonidas takes one on the button.
Abarai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2##TD2#
Leonidas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abarai's guard.

Abarai pushes Leonidas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonidas under the eye.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonidas can pounce on him.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
Leonidas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Abarai.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Leonidas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abarai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonidas throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Leonidas.
Leonidas checks a leg kick.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Leonidas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonidas with a jab.
Leonidas tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Leonidas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonidas misses the target.
Abarai tries a low kick but Leonidas avoids it.
Leonidas tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
Leonidas throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonidas blocks a head kick by Abarai.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leonidas's head.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonidas throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a sloppy head kick and Leonidas moves out of range easily.
Leonidas walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that Abarai avoids nicely.
Abarai lands with a right hand.
Leonidas checks a leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Leonidas saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Abarai cracks Leonidas with a good jab.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abarai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leonidas - the referee stops the clock and Abarai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leonidas. Abarai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good exchange - Abarai coming out on top.
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 Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonidas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Leonidas blocks the leg kick.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice jab there from Leonidas.
Leonidas thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Leonidas misses the shot to the body.
Abarai throws a jab when Leonidas was well out of range.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Leonidas's front leg but catches the back leg as Leonidas tries to avoid it.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Leonidas slips a straight right by Abarai.
A head kick by Leonidas misses
and Abarai counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand.
Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Abarai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai's corner calls for a 1-2. Abarai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonidas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Leonidas misses the shot to the body.
Leonidas moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Leonidas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Abarai blocks it well.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Leonidas moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Leonidas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai checks a low kick from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonidas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abarai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonidas throws a push kick but Abarai slaps the foot to one side.
Leonidas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Leonidas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A cross from Abarai lands.
No joy there for Leonidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Leonidas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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!
Abarai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leonidas.
Leonidas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abarai wants to stand but Leonidas is controlling the position.
Leonidas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leonidas trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonidas stopping the sweep attempt from Abarai.
Leonidas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now.
Leonidas throwing strikes from guard but Abarai blocks nicely. #T3#
Leonidas looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leonidas looking to sit in guard and control but Abarai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Draco Leonidas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Leonidas has his foot on Abarai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abarai works his way back into a safe position though.
Leonidas has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up.
Leonidas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Abarai is looking to stand up but Leonidas won't let him.
Leonidas 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.#SUB2#
Leonidas is looking for a triangle but Abarai pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Abarai is looking to stand up but Leonidas won't let him. #SUB2#
Leonidas has his foot on Abarai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abarai works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Abarai stands up and waves to Leonidas to follow him.
Leonidas tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonidas looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Draco Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonidas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Leonidas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonidas at a distance.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonidas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonidas ducks right into an uppercut from Abarai.
Abarai moves out of range as Leonidas throws a body kick.
Leonidas tries to move into range but Abarai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas looks to land a body kick but Abarai moved away.
Leonidas walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renji Abarai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abarai, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Abarai misses.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
A slow jab from Tyberos misses its intended target.
Abarai 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.
Abarai takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Tyberos jumps back.
Tyberos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Tyberos misses.
Tyberos slips a straight right by Abarai.
Tyberos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyberos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyberos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyberos ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyberos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyberos 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Tyberos misses.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyberos misses the jab.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Abarai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abarai.#TD2#
Tyberos feints and as Abarai raises his hands in defense, Tyberos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abarai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Tyberos throws a big right hand that misses.
Abarai managing to control the position.
Tyberos is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
Abarai is trying to keep Tyberos in close.
Tyberos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyberos advances to half guard.
Abarai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyberos.
Tyberos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyberos thows a huge punch but Abarai dodges it nicely.
Abarai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyberos.
Tyberos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Tyberos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abarai's head.
Tyberos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyberos is nestled in close to Abarai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abarai wants to get back to his feet.
Abarai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyberos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyberos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tyberos prevents Abarai from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyberos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abarai defending well though.
Tyberos is nestled in close to Abarai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyberos misses with a head shot. Abarai uses the momentum to regain guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tyberos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Tyberos forces his way into half guard.
Abarai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyberos throws a strike but Abarai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyberos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyberos lands a couple of elbows.
Abarai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now.
Tyberos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Tyberos tries to pass. #T4#
Tyberos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyberos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyberos throws an elbow that misses. Abarai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyberos's guard. Nice move by Abarai!#REVR#
Tyberos wants to sweep here but Abarai controlling him for the moment.
Tyberos is still trying to improve position.
Tyberos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyberos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Abarai trying to hold on to Tyberos's head to control him but Tyberos postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Abarai lands but Tyberos takes it in his stride.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyberos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyberos takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai throws a head kick but Tyberos moves out of range.
Tyberos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyberos misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Tyberos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Tyberos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyberos misses with a hook.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyberos lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyberos connects with a body shot that sends Abarai's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyberos looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai connects with a leg kick.
Tyberos looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Tyberos manages to avoid it.
A jab from Tyberos misses.
Tyberos throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai dips to his left and cracks Tyberos with an uppercut!
Tyberos misses with a hook.#T1#
Tyberos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyberos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyberos tries to clinch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Tyberos manages to avoid it.
Tyberos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Abarai throws a leg kick that misses.
Abarai throws a jab when Tyberos was well out of range.
Tyberos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.
Tyberos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Tyberos throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Tyberos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Tyberos moved out of range nicely.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Abarai.
Tyberos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Tyberos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyberos moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Tyberos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyberos.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Tyberos jumps back.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyberos was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyberos is just out of range.
That kick from Abarai tenderised Tyberos's leg. Tyberos is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyberos.
Tyberos looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyberos.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyberos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyberos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abarai.
Tyberos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tyberos missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Tyberos.
Tyberos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Tyberos lands a slapping body shot.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyberos with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai scores with a decent looking hook.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai digs a good hook to Tyberos's body.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyberos.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Tyberos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyberos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Tyberos walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Tyberos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Tyberos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abarai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Abarai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Abarai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyberos to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Tyberos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abarai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abarai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyberos is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
Abarai has control of Tyberos's left arm, preventing Tyberos from doing any damage.
Tyberos throws a strike but Abarai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Abarai wants to stand but Tyberos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tyberos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abarai tries to stand but Tyberos is controlling from the bottom.
Tyberos wants to sweep here but Abarai controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyberos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Abarai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyberos looking to sit in guard and control but Abarai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyberos is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tyberos misses with a straight right.
Abarai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyberos checks it well.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyberos misses the target.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyberos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyberos.
Tyberos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyberos misses the target.
Tyberos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abarai lands with a slapping head kick.
Tyberos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyberos.
Abarai slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyberos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abarai takes a swing at Tyberos's ribcage but misses.
Tyberos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Abarai as he connects with a hook.
Abarai lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyberos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Tyberos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyberos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyberos throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Tyberos manages to avoid it.
Tyberos tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyberos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyberos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai slips a straight right by Tyberos.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyberos's head.
A swing and a miss from Tyberos.
Tyberos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai throws out a leg kick but Tyberos moves out of range and Abarai only half commits.
Abarai feints and then cracks Tyberos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyberos down.
That kick from Abarai tenderised Tyberos's leg. Tyberos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyberos throws a good cross that connects.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyberos throws out the jab.
Tyberos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyberos misses with a looping left.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyberos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Abarai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyberos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai cracks Tyberos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Tyberos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyberos throws out the jab.
Tyberos throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyberos. That snapped Abarai's head back.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyberos.
Tyberos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyberos. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Abarai.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyberos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abarai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyberos scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyberos.
Tyberos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Tyberos slips the punch.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyberos.
Tyberos misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Abarai throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyberos looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Tyberos 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyberos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyberos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.
Tyberos throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai throws out a leg kick but Tyberos moves out of range and Abarai only half commits.
Abarai thumps Tyberos with a low kick.
Abarai cracks Tyberos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyberos missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai cracks Tyberos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyberos slips under a jab.
Tyberos looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Tyberos throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyberos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Abarai slips under a jab from Tyberos.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai dips to his left and cracks Tyberos with an uppercut!#T4#
Tyberos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyberos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyberos connects with the punch.
Tyberos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyberos digs a good body shot into Abarai's ribs.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyberos.
Abarai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Tyberos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyberos throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyberos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai lands with a cross.
Tyberos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Tyberos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Abarai.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarai cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abarai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Dilbrandt 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.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Abarai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the cage.
Abarai scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai lands a body punch.
Abarai misses with some punches.
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!
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.#T3#
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Abarai lands an uppercut.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Abarai scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai is leaning against Dilbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abarai pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Abarai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Dilbrandt has Abarai up against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Abarai.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
A short uppercut from Abarai.
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!
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Abarai blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Abarai. #T2#
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
A short left from Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renji Abarai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Abarai.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abarai.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abarai with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Abarai is avoiding it.
As Dilbrandt backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Abarai lands a jab to the head.
Abarai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Abarai and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Abarai lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Abarai presses Dilbrandt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Abarai.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Abarai.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1053 Todd vs Diggs III
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Branko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Abarai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abarai manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Abarai's guard.
Branko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abarai prevents Branko from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura but Abarai is defending well. #SUB#
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura but Abarai is defending well. #SUB#
Branko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abarai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abarai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Branko is controlling him well.#SUB#
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abarai, who protects the arm well.
Branko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Abarai! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abarai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Branko looking to secure an arm triangle but Abarai defends it well. #SUB#
Branko has hold of Abarai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Abarai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Abarai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Branko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Abarai is surviving well by controlling Branko's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Branko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3##SUB#
Branko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Branko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abarai is on top in guard. #SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Abarai defends easily.
Abarai wanted to stand there but Branko had control of the position.
Branko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Branko has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up. #SUB#
Abarai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branko 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.
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abarai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abarai wants to stand but Branko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Abarai gets to his feet. Branko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davdio Branko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Abarai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
Abarai is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abarai down to the mat. Abarai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abarai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Branko. Branko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Abarai flicks out a counter leg kick but Branko steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Abarai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abarai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Abarai catches Branko right on the button with a cross.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
Branko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.#T1#
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown. Abarai tries to sprawl out of it but Branko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abarai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Branko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Branko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Branko saw that one coming.#T2#
Branko fails with the takedown.
Branko 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.
Branko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
Branko checks a low kick from Abarai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Abarai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Branko goes for a takedown attempt but Abarai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Abarai.#T3#
Abarai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Branko.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branko fails to land the takedown.
Abarai delivers a nice body kick.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Branko is just out of range.#T4#
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Branko needs to keep his hands up - Abarai had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branko is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
Branko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abarai as he jumps to the side.
Abarai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Branko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abarai punishes Branko's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
A shot to the liver by Abarai. Beautiful body shot.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Abarai as he connects with a hook.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abarai as he avoids it easily.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abarai to score with a decent uppercut.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branko checks a leg kick.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abarai's waist but Abarai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
A cross from Abarai lands.
Abarai feints and then cracks Branko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branko down.
Branko takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai thuds a left hand into Branko's body.
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abarai pinned against the cage. Abarai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Branko ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abarai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai lands a jab to Branko's midsection.
Branko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branko shoots in but Abarai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abarai thuds a left hand into Branko's body.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
Abarai thumps Branko with a low kick.
Abarai thuds a left hand into Branko's body.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Branko slips a jab from Abarai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Abarai.
Branko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branko's head.
Branko closes the distance and clinches up with Abarai, looking for a takedown. Branko pushes Abarai against the cage but Abarai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Abarai.
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abarai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branko at a distance.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abarai sprawls well. Abarai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abarai's waist but Abarai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branko slips under a jab from Abarai.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Branko shoots for a takedown but Abarai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Branko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Branko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abarai to score with a decent uppercut.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Branko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Branko didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Branko.
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!#SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Abarai is defending well.
Abarai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Abarai is controlling Branko's trapped leg to prevent Branko from advancing to side control.#T4#
Branko stops Abarai from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Abarai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Branko is working for a kimura but Abarai is defending it quite comfortably.
Abarai regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Branko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abarai dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Branko has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abarai 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29

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

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Widforss's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abarai's guard.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Widforss has gone for a leg lock! Abarai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Widforss's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Abarai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abarai has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Widforss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abarai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widforss has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up. #SU#
Abarai gets to his feet - Widforss follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Widforss crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abarai - the referee stops the clock and Widforss gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abarai. Widforss manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Widforss's front leg but catches the back leg as Widforss tries to avoid it.
Widforss scores with the left hand. Abarai knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Widforss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abarai on his heels. He'll look to pass Abarai's guard now, I'm sure.
Widforss postures up in Abarai's guard and throws a big left but Abarai blocks it. #T1#
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.#SUB2#
Widforss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abarai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abarai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abarai! #REVR##SU#
Abarai decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Widforss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Widforss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Nice shot lands for Abarai.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abarai as he jumps to the side.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Abarai.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.#TD2#
Widforss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Abarai to regain full guard.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Abarai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widforss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abarai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Abarai is pulling down on Widforss's head to control his posture.
Widforss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard.
Widforss is still trying to improve position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abarai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai tries to stand but Widforss is controlling from the bottom.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Widforss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SU#
Abarai gets to his feet - Widforss follows without any prompting.
Abarai connects with a leg kick.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but Abarai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Widforss has time to react.
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from Widforss.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Widforss misses.
Widforss misses with a looping left.
Abarai lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widforss dives in and grabs Abarai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abarai pushes down on Widforss's head and hops out.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abarai lands with an overhand left.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Widforss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abarai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widforss somewhat.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Widforss slips a straight right by Abarai.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Widforss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abarai connects with a jab.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Widforss scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai stuns Widforss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Widforss dives in and grabs Abarai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abarai pushes down on Widforss's head and hops out.
Abarai throws a wild body kick that Widforss sees coming a mile off.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai lands a nice shot that snaps Widforss's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Widforss.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.#TD2#
Widforss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Widforss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abarai is just riding it out for now. Widforss eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abarai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort.
Widforss prevents Abarai from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Widforss wants to work for an arm triangle but Abarai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Abarai is having none of it.
Widforss prevents Abarai from improving his position.
Widforss wants to advance to full mount but Abarai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
Abarai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Abarai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Abarai!#REVR#
Widforss trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abarai defends well.#SU#
Abarai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Widforss, up you get!
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Widforss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Widforss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Widforss trying to control the action but Abarai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abarai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Widforss but great work by Abarai.
Renji Abarai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Abarai stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Widforss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abarai finds it's way round the side to connect with Widforss's head.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Widforss ducks down to avoid it.
Widforss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Widforss fails with a takedown attempt.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Widforss shoots in but no luck this time.
Widforss moves forwards but Abarai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Widforss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Widforss moves his leg out of the way.
Widforss fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Widforss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Widforss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Widforss takes one on the button.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Widforss. Those never looked like landing.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
Widforss swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widforss walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Widforss walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Widforss walks into a jab.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Widforss moves away and avoids it.
Widforss stuns Abarai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Abarai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Widforss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abarai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now.
Widforss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Widforss looking to sit in guard and control but Abarai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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!
Abarai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widforss is proving hard to escape from.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2##SUB2#
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Widforss looking to control. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abarai defends well.#SU#
Abarai gets to his feet. Widforss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai digs a good hook to Widforss's body.
Widforss dives in and grabs Abarai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abarai pushes down on Widforss's head and hops out.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abarai cracks Widforss with a good jab.
Widforss misses the jab.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Widforss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Widforss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Widforss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Widforss darts in looking for a takedown but Abarai gets double underhooks and turns Widforss into the cage.
A solid body kick from Abarai.
Widforss takes one on the button.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Widforss misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Widforss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abarai clobbers Widforss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.#T4#
Widforss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai scores with a punch to the head.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Widforss fails with a takedown attempt.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Widforss walks into a jab.
Abarai scores with the left hand. Widforss knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Widforss.
Abarai connects with a nice looking jab.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Widforss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Widforss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Widforss should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Abarai.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 995 Olsen vs Kilo
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
King feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
King blocks a head kick by Abarai.
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from King.
King scores with a kick to the body.
Abarai thumps King with a low kick.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Nice cross by King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand.
King lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abarai 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.#T1#
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from King.
King misses with a body kick.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King lands a high kick!
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abarai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King scores with the left hand. Abarai knows he should have avoided that one.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
King throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King misses with a straight right.
King backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abarai.
King throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King misses with an uppercut
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Abarai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
King misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
King misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a leg kick
and Abarai counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from King misses.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abarai flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
King cracks a nice hook into Abarai's ribs.
King misses with a body kick.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from King.
Abarai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
King takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a body shot.
Abarai thinks about the counter body kick.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow King down.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Abarai misses.
King jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from King.
King with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
King wants to clinch up but Abarai keeps it at a distance.#T1#
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King misses with a straight right.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a hook but King blocks it.
Abarai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Abarai drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
King throws a sloppy head kick and Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King 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.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai checks a low kick from King.
Nice body punch from King.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abarai throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Abarai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges.
Abarai misses with a hook.#T3#
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King throws a head kick that Abarai semi-blocks.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from King.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Abarai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King tries to land a front kick but Abarai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abarai slips a jab from King.
Jab from Abarai.#T4#
King misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from King.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King pushes Abarai away with a front kick.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a left to the body.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abarai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abarai shapes to counter with a head kick.
King throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a body kick.
Abarai throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and King counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Abarai throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Abarai defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King misses with a low kick.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Abarai looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
That kick from King tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
King looks to land a body kick but Abarai moved away.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai slips a straight right by King.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
King tries to bum rush Abarai with a series of wild strikes but Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abarai checks a low kick from King.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a push kick but Abarai slaps the foot to one side.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abarai has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai 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.
King connects with a leg kick. #CL#
King has managed to clinch.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Abarai avoids the damage to the body.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Abarai prevents a body shot from King. #T3#
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
Abarai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Abarai.
King blocking some punches.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King blocks a body shot from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
King blocks a body shot from Abarai.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James King.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 188 Roos Vs Kaupens
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Abarai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abarais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abarai 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.
Abarai walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left lands for Grant.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant lands a front kick.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Grant lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Grant misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a counter high kick but Grant was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Abarai avoids it.
Grant connects with a jab.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Grant.
Grant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abarai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grant scores with a jab. Abarai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Decent striking displayed by Grant there.
Abarai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant slips a jab from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
Nice cross by Grant.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abarai.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grant's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant misses with a shot to the body
and Abarai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abarai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Grant jumps back.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
A big right from Grant misses.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body.
Grant throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Good shot there by Grant.
Abarai lands a jab to the head.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abarai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Abarai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Abarai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Grant lands a head kick. Abarai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Grant cracks Abarai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Grant checks it
and Grant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant connects with the punch.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abarai counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check.
Grant checks a low kick from Abarai.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick.
Abarai checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant lands a front kick.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Abarai misses its target.#T1#
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a kick to the body.
Abarai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Grant is predictable there
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abarai will feel that in the morning.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Grant looks for the body kick but Abarai saw that one coming.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Abarai counters with an outside leg kick.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Grant slips under a jab from Abarai.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Grant lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Abarai.
Grant lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Abarai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant connects with the punch.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Abarai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Abarai with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant thows a body kick. Abarai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grant with a hook.
Grant with a hook.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abarai back to the cage. Grant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Grant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Abarai's head back.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Abarai misses with a body punch
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Grant checks it
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Abarai staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Abarai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grant just manages to avoid it.
Grant tries to clinch but Abarai is having none of it.
Grant misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant digs a good body shot into Abarai's ribs.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai lands a high kick!
Abarai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Abarai keeps the fight on the outside.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Grant swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Grant throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Grant scores with a spinning back kick!
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Grant digs a good body shot into Abarai's ribs.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
Grant works the jab nicely.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Grant misses.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abarai at a distance.
Abarai lands an overhand right.#T3#
Grant swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant lands with a hook. Abarai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Abarai walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Abarai shrugs it off though. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grant scores with a nice strike.
Abarai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grant throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Grant moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Grant tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Grant jabs at Abarai's body.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Grant lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aubrey Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai lands a high kick!
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai misses with a hook.
We've been told by Abarai's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.#T1#
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Abarai 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Abarai throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abarai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Abarai counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abarai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov moves forwards but Abarai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov 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.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Abarai finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abarai counters with a thumping low kick.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Abarai lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai misses with a head kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #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!
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Abarai toppling to the canvas! Abarai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC2#Abarai is rocked!#CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kersikov cracks Abarai with a left hook right on the temple and Abarai goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kersikov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Abarai is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 169 Outback vs Roos
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Abarai.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abarai checks a leg kick.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on O Malley's shoulder, as O Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
O Malley connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
O Malley blocks a jab.
Abarai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Malley scores with a jab to the head.
O Malley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
A jab from O Malley misses.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
Abarai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Abarai is rocked!
Some wild striking there from O Malley. #T1#
A shot to the body from O Malley misses
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai lands a nice shot that snaps O Malley's head back.
A jab lands there for Abarai.
O Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Malley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Malley moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is getting worse.
O Malley lands a jab.
Oh Abarai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Abarai.
Abarai seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Malley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
A jab from O Malley misses.
Abarai throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abarai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abarai slips under a jab.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Malley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abarai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Abarai misses with a head kick.
O Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Malley lands a front kick.
O Malley throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai moves away from the strike by O Malley.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Malley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Malley lands a jab to Abarai's midsection.
O Malley lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a hook.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from O Malley misses.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
O Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Abarai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Malley.
O Malley blocks a head kick by Abarai.
Abarai scores with a jab. O Malley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from O Malley finds it's target.
Abarai throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses
and O Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai checks a low kick from O Malley.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and O Malley counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Abarai there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped O Malley's head back.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai throws a head kick but O Malley moves out of range. #T4#
O Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Malley punishes Abarai's body with a nice straight punch.
O Malley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Malley slips under a jab from Abarai.
O Malley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Abarai's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Malley lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but O Malley is out of range.
O Malley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abarai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on O Malley's shoulder, as O Malley tries to avoid the shot.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Abarai seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Malley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
O Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Abarai clinches up against the cage.
Abarai prevents O Malley from breaking the clinch.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abarai lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
O Malley manages to break the clinch.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Abarai slips a straight right by O Malley.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
O Malley sizes up Abarai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Abarai.
O Malley lands with a hook. Abarai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
O Malley tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
O Malley scores with a jab.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai staying out of range there.
O Malley fakes the leg kick and cracks Abarai in the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
A big left from Abarai misses.
O Malley moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai throws a head kick but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL#
Abarai clinches up with O Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
O Malley tries to break the clinch but Abarai is controlling the position.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by O Malley. #BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
O Malley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Abarai misses its target.#T3#
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai jabs O Malley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley 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. #CUT2#Jeez, Renji Abarai's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
O Malley blocks a jab.
A jab from O Malley misses.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Abarai's head.
O Malley blocks a head kick by Abarai.
O Malley jabs Abarai right on the nose. Abarai blinks but takes it well.
Abarai scores with a head kick. O Malley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Abarai takes a jab right on the kisser.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 163 Puno vs Panda
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Abarai avoids the body shot from Joshy.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Abarai avoids them all with ease.
Abarai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Abarai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Joshy misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joshy.#T1#
Joshy clobbers Abarai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joshy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Abarai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Joshy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abarai back to the cage. Joshy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch lands to the side of Abarai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joshy connects with a body shot that sends Abarai's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Joshy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Abarai takes one to the chin there.
Joshy lands a body shot.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Joshy throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a head kick.
Joshy throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshy misses with a shot to the body
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joshy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.#T3#
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshy lands a jab to Abarai's midsection.
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abarai in his tracks.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abarai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Joshy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Joshy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abarai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Joshy is rocked!
Joshy misses with a right hand
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshy is still on wobbly legs! Can Abarai finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Joshy seems to have recovered his senses.
Abarai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Joshy moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Abarai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Joshy scores with a hook.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Abarai's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy throws a sloppy body shot
and Abarai counters with a big head kick but Joshy shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy'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#
Joshy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Joshy.
Joshy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Joshy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abarai backs up against the cage.
Abarai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joshy misses with a body punch
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Joshy throws a right and a left that Abarai avoids nicely.
Joshy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshy.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Joshy throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai counters with a leg kick.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai throws a counter high kick but Joshy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
Joshy cracks a nice hook into Abarai's ribs.#T2#
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Abarai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joshy just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Joshy clinches.
Abarai pushes Joshy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Joshy drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Abarai stands up and waves to Joshy to follow him.
Abarai defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Joshy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
As Joshy backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joshy misses with a jab to the body
and Abarai counters with an outside leg kick.
Joshy connects with the punch.
Joshy throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Abarai moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A jab from Joshy misses.
Joshy misses with a body punch
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Abarai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Abarai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Joshy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Joshy misses.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy throws a combination. Abarai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Abarai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abarai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joshy 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.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Abarai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joshy.
Joshy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy misses with a body shot
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Joshy cracks Abarai with a good jab.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Joshy had a free shot at his head there.
Joshy tries to clinch but Abarai moves out of range.
Joshy lands a jab.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Joshy misses with the combination.
Abarai tried to counter with a leg kick but Joshy avoided it.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joshy misses with a looping left.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Joshy backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abarai slips a straight right by Joshy.
Abarai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Abarai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joshy manages to circle out of the way.
Joshy digs a good hook to Abarai's body. #T3#
Joshy digs a good hook to Abarai's body.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Bam Bam Joshy's cut even more.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Joshy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAbarai.
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshy scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abarai at a distance. #T4#
Joshy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abarai on the side of the head.
Joshy misses the jab.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Joshy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshy misses with a left hand
and Abarai counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Joshy is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Renji Abarai!
A very excited looking Renji Abarai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 157 Account vs Solomon
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
O Malley throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Abarai's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Malley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but O Malley moved out of range.
We've been informed that O Malley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Malley throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abarai's hands.
O Malley sizes up Abarai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
Abarai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by O Malley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai jabs at O Malley's body.
O Malley slips under a jab.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and O Malley counters with a straight right hand.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai cracks O Malley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
O Malley cracks Abarai with an open hand slap.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley is looking to score with low kicks.
O Malley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abarai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Malley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Malley sizes up Abarai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai avoids the head kick by O Malley.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai cracks O Malley with an open hand slap.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
O Malley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abarai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai is looking to slow O Malley down with leg kicks.
Abarai slips a jab from O Malley.
O Malley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley connects with a leg kick.
O Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
O Malley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Malley's head.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abarai misses the body punch
letting O Malley counter with a right hand.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and O Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Malley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from O Malley. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Malley has had enough of the clinch but Abarai keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
O Malley breaks from the clinch.
Abarai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Malley's head backwards.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai slips under a jab from O Malley.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai. #CL#
O Malley gets tackled into the cage by Abarai. Abarai maintains the clinch.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai misses with some punches. #T4#
Abarai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Malley's efforts to push away.
O Malley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
O Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Malley is trying to push Abarai away but Abarai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
O Malley is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Malley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
O Malley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Malley defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Malley.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean O Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai'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#
Abarai swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley cracks Abarai with a good jab.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
O Malley looks for the body kick but Abarai saw that one coming.
O Malley scores with a jab.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
Abarai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Malley 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.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai lands with an uppercut that bounces O Malley off the cage and back into range.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses O Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as O Malley tries to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and O Malley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Malley.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and O Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is getting worse.#T1#
O Malley cracks Abarai with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Abarai is rocked!
O Malley throws a monster overhand right that drops Abarai! O Malley follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley is the new featherweight champion!
Sean O Malley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Bouddi looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Bouddi feints a counter leg kick.
Bouddi takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai is looking to slow Bouddi down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Bouddi takes one on the button.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Bouddi's shoulder, as Bouddi tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bouddi blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bouddi is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi slips under a jab.#T1#
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bouddi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bouddi.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bouddi takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bouddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bouddi's sensitive parts.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouddi.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Bouddi drives through and clinches with Abarai against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abarai tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouddi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bouddi.
Abarai is leaning against Bouddi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi misses with some punches.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bouddi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Bouddi.
Bouddi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abarai blocks the elbow strike.
Bouddi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bouddi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands. #BC#
Abarai breaks the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a nice combination. Bouddi backs away looking to recover.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Bouddi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abarai.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouddi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bouddi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Abarai finds it's target.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bouddi slips a jab from Abarai.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouddi counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bouddi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bouddi. That did some damage!
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Abarai.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Bouddi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Abarai misses.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Abarai.
Some bone on bone action there as Bouddi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bouddi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bouddi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bouddi.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Abarai blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abarai misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside that Abarai shrugs off.
Bouddi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Bouddi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Bouddi as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koa Bouddi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bouddi lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bouddi trying to land knees to the body.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Bouddi throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Abarai manages to break the clinch.
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abarai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouddi staying out of range there.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Bouddi connects with a crisp jab.
Bouddi slips under a jab from Abarai.
Bouddi shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Bouddi closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the cage.
Bouddi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bouddi can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a left to the head.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Bouddi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Bouddi misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bouddi - that landed with a thud.
Abarai lands with a short shot to the head.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi digs a right hand underneath Abarai's ribcage. Abarai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouddi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bouddi misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bouddi trying to stall but Abarai improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi throws a fast counter high kick but Abarai manages to duck under it in time.
Bouddi throws a nice looking combination but Abarai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bouddi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Bouddi lands a body shot.
Bouddi takes one on the button.
Bouddi misses with a looping left.
Bouddi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai slips a straight right by Bouddi.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Bouddi should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abarai throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Abarai punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Abarai catches Bouddi right on the button with a cross.
Abarai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Bouddi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Bouddi finds it's target.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
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!
Bouddi misses with a straight right.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Bouddi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Bouddi tries to counter with a clinch but Abarai shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Abarai thuds his shin into the meat of Bouddi's side.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Nice jab there from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Bouddi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bouddi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Bouddi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abarai in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bouddi.#T3#
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Bouddi lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Abarai gets tackled into the cage by Bouddi. Bouddi maintains the clinch.
Bouddi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouddis head.
Abarai pushes Bouddi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai pushes Bouddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
Bouddi lands with a short shot to the head.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Abarai. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bouddi.
A left hand lands to the body for Abarai.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Bouddi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bouddi taking a breather.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Bouddi lands a right hand.
Bouddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Abarai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouddi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bouddi is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Abarai thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
Nice cross by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Bouddi only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bouddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai misses the body punch
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Bouddi scores with a nice head shot.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Bouddi checks it.
Abarai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bouddi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bouddi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abarai's head.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Bouddi's shoulder, as Bouddi tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bouddi throws out the jab.
Bouddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai feints and then cracks Bouddi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bouddi down.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bouddi is trying to counter with his kicks.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouddi throws a big counter head kick but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bouddi. That did some damage!
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Bouddi checks it
and Bouddi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bouddi throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Abarai misses.
Bouddi counters with a body kick.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Bouddi slips the punch.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bouddi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarai throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Bouddi works Abarai's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abarai.#T3#
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut.
Abarai throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouddi blocks a leg kick.
Bouddi feints a counter leg kick.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Bouddi as he checks the leg kick.
Bouddi cracks Abarai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bouddi lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi checks a low kick from Abarai.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Bouddi defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Bouddi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bouddi throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bouddi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abarai - the referee stops the clock and Bouddi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abarai. Bouddi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab by Abarai.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bouddi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bouddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Bouddi jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Bouddi clinches with his opponent.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Bouddi misses with the head strike.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi is leaning against Abarai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Bouddi. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Nice body punch from Bouddi - that landed with a thud.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Abarai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Abarai avoiding damage as Bouddi throws knees to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouddi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Bouddi's ribcage. Bouddi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
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!
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Bouddi as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abarai's brow.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abarai avoids it.
Bouddi missing with knees to the body.
Bouddi cracks Abarai with a nice body shot.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Bouddi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Bouddi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bouddi fails to land.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi working aggressively here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Renji Abarai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 149 Kersikov vs Abarai 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov 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.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Kersikov defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai works the jab nicely.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Abarai misses.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov slips a jab from Abarai.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Abarai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.#T2#
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Abarai slips a jab from Kersikov.
Abarai sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai slips a jab from Kersikov.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abarai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kersikov back to the cage. Abarai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.#T3#
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abarai misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abarai finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Abarai punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Kersikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abarai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Abarai sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Abarai lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abarai throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Abarai misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses. #T1#
Kersikov cracks Abarai with an open hand slap.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov 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.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abarai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
A big right from Kersikov misses. #T2#
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai lands with a cross.
Kersikov thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kersikov duly obliges.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Abarai. Those never looked like landing.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kersikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abarai! But no joy.#T3#
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Abarai throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov cracks Abarai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Abarai cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.#T4#
Kersikov throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Abarai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abarai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Abarai with a series of wild strikes but Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abarai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Abarai clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abarai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abarai scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abarai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abarai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Abarai's head.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abarai lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.#T1#
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov 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.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Abarai with a nice cross.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai takes one on the button.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai blocks the body kick.
Abarai throws a counter combo.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Abarai wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Abarai punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Abarai lands a lovely overhand right.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Abarai had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Abarai misses the jab.
Kersikov tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abarai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Kersikov misses with a low kick. #T4#
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Abarai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Abarai.
Abarai catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai slips a jab from Kersikov.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Abarai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Abarai takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai throws a body kick.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Abarai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abarai.
Abarai throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai swinging wildly here.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Abarai just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Abarai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Abarai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Abarai in the body.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Abarai blocks a low kick nicely.
Abarai with a nice cross.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
Abarai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Abarai lands with a cross.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Abarai misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Abarai throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dmitri Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Abarai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Abarai misses with the combination.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Abarai works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Abarai lands an overhand right.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov slips a jab from Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Abarai's defenses.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Abarai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Abarai scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Abarai connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Abarai throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: DMMA 140 Abarai vs Kofel
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Abarai throws a leg kick that misses.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Kofel's head back.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Kofel tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Abarai swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kofel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abarai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kofel saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abarai finds it's way round the side to connect with Kofel's head.
Abarai staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Abarai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel 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.
Abarai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Kofel.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Kofel connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Abarai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Nice body punch from Kofel.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai. #T3#
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kofel scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kofel.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Kofel.
Kofel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abarais head.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
A hook to the body from Kofel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Kofel blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kofel.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kofel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Kofel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kofel.
Kofel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kofel swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai pushes Kofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kofel on the inside.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Kofel working aggressively here.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abarai to keep the fight standing.
Abarai works on Kofel's body with a couple of short punches.
Kofel pushes Abarai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
Kofel blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Kofel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abarai misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Kofel throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kofel.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Kofel takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kofel's hands.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Abarai lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
A big right from Kofel misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kofel saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abarai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A punch combination from Abarai misses.
Kofel 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.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai misses with a two punch combination.
Abarai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai slips a straight right by Kofel.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abarai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel moved away.
It seemed like Kofel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kofel throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Kofel motions for Abarai to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.#T3#
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai slips under a jab from Kofel.
Abarai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abarai throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kofel thuds his shin into the meat of Abarai's side.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
It seemed like Kofel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abarai scores with a jab to the head.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abarai dodges the punch combination from Kofel.
Kofel 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.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Kofel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abarai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kofel scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kofel, as that shot connected.
Abarai 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.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kofel lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai lands a really nice looking cross but Kofel seems unphased.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai scores with a spinning back kick!
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai lands with a good body shot.
Kofel moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Kofel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kofel.
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Abarai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai misses with a body kick.#T2#
Abarai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai checks it.
Kofel throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Abarai had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kofel.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai misses with a jab to the body
and Kofel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel 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.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Abarai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel clobbers Abarai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kofel throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai fails to land with a series of punches.
Abarai slips a straight right by Kofel.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Kofel motions for Abarai to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel walks into a jab.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Kofel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Kofel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Abarai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Abarai lands with a good body shot.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai misses the body punch
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kofel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
A lazy left from Abarai finds it's target.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kofel throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel moves out of range of the body kick from Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kofel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Abarai.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kofel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abarai jabs Kofel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abarai, as that shot connected.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Kofel's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Kofel lands with a nice body kick.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Kofel had a free shot at his head there.
Kofel blocks a low kick nicely.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kofel moved away.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Abarai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kofel's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Kofel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kofel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Kofel wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kofel.
Abarai stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abarai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kofel misses with a hook.#T4#
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kofel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
Abarai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kofel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai connects with the punch.
Kofel throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai had his way with Xylon Kofel in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abarai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Kofel down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai 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.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel moves out of range as Abarai throws a body kick.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel misses the jab.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kofel is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Kofel.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kofel blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Kofel.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel lands with a cross.
No joy there for Abarai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Abarai defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kofel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Abarai tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Abarai backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kofel.
Abarai dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kofel throws a shot to the body.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Abarai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Abarai pushes Kofel away with a front kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai takes one on the button.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Abarai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Abarai misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Kersikov.#T2#
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov 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.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai misses with a body shot
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai misses the body punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.#T3#
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abarai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Abarai. #T4#
Abarai is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Abarai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Abarai with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Abarai lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai takes one to the chin there.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Kersikov is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai takes one on the button.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abarai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abarai on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Kersikov.#T3#
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Abarai.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Abarai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abarai scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmitri Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai scores with a nice right hand.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.#T1#
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Abarai settles back down. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai lands a jab.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov 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.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abarai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one. #T1#
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Kersikov 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.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Abarai blocks a jab.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Abarai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Abarai misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Abarai connects with a leg kick.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Abarai misses with a body punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abarai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov lunges at Abarai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abarai's hand.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Abarai lands an overhand right.#T4#
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
Dmitri Kersikov is the new featherweight champion!
Dmitri Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 111 Unfinished Business
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai tries a low kick but Van Asch avoids it.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Van Asch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abarai takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Asch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch fakes the leg kick and cracks Abarai in the body.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Abarai.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Van Asch throws a head kick but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch checks a leg kick.
Van Asch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Van Asch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abarai doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Van Asch jabs at Abarai's body.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range. #T3#
Abarai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Asch's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Van Asch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Van Asch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.#T4#
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch with a jab.
Van Asch takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Asch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Abarai lands.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Abarai tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Abarai digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Abarai 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.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Van Asch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai 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.
Abarai is looking to chop away at Van Asch's legs.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch moves forwards but Abarai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abarai avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch blocks a leg kick.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Van Asch lands a jab.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Van Asch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Asch connects with a crisp jab.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Abarai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai checks it.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Van Asch defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Asch.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Van Asch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Abarai.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Van Asch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Abarai thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
Abarai defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Asch checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Asch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Abarai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch 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.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Asch checks a leg kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Van Asch catches Abarai right on the button with a cross.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai feints a counter leg kick.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Abarai ducks right into an uppercut from Van Asch.
Abarai lands with a hook. Van Asch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Abarai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai walks into a jab.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Abarai misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
Abarai catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Asch lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
Abarai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Koos Van Asch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Asch scores with the left hand. Abarai knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Asch 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.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Asch's head.
Abarai digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai wants to slow Van Asch down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch slips a jab from Abarai.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Van Asch blocks the low kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Abarai there.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch. #T3#
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.#T4#
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
That kick from Abarai tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Abarai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Abarai jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abarai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Asch. Van Asch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Van Asch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Van Asch settles back down.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch is looking to clinch but Abarai is avoiding it.
Abarai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abarai checks it well.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Asch, as that shot connected.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Asch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Abarai.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
As Abarai backs away, Van Asch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.
Abarai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Abarai misses. #T4#
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a good cross that connects.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Abarai slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Van Asch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Renji Abarai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 104 Van Asch vs Abarai II
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai misses with a wild combination.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Abarai does no damage.
Van Asch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.#T1#
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Van Asch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abarai feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
Van Asch tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
Abarai is looking to slow Van Asch down with leg kicks.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Van Asch defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Abarai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Asch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands. #BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Asch eats them both and turns towards Abarai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Van Asch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Asch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the body.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Abarai tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai tries to bum rush Van Asch with a series of wild strikes but Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Abarai misses with a two punch combination.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Asch.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Van Asch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abarai tries a low kick but Van Asch avoids it.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch 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.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abarai lands a jab to the head.
Van Asch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Van Asch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Van Asch blocks a low kick nicely.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Abarai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai throws a series of punches but Van Asch avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Van Asch off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai with a hook.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai blocks a jab.
A combination from Abarai does no damage.
Van Asch with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
Abarai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Asch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abarai motions for Van Asch to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abarai, as that shot connected.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai throws a low kick but Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai scores with a push kick.
Van Asch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Van Asch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.#T3#
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Abarai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Abarai is looking to slow Van Asch down with leg kicks.
Van Asch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Abarai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Asch, as that shot connected.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Abarai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Asch lands with an uppercut that bounces Abarai off the cage and back into range.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Van Asch as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Van Asch moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch lands a slapping body shot.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Abarai lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Van Asch saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abarai tries to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Asch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abarai checks it well.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks. #T1#
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Abarai tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch is wise to it.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch lands with a good body shot.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch 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.
Jab, jab by Van Asch - just one landing.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abarai! But no joy.
A head kick from Abarai lands but Van Asch takes it in his stride.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch blocks the body kick.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai throws a head kick that Van Asch semi-blocks. #T2#
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Asch's sensitive parts.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abarai checks a leg kick.
Van Asch connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Abarai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range. #T3#
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai lands a head kick. Van Asch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abarai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Abarai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Abarai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Abarai slips a jab from Van Asch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abarai checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Abarai throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
Van Asch scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Van Asch had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Abarai lands a lovely overhand right.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Koos Van Asch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Abarai.
Van Asch's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Asch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarai lands an overhand right.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abarai. That one must have hurt.
Van Asch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Abarai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Abarai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.#T2#
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Asch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Van Asch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Van Asch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai misses the jab.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch. #T3#
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Abarai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Van Asch moved away.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai slips a jab from Van Asch.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch motions for Abarai to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch cracks Abarai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch had his way with Renji Abarai in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Van Asch slips a jab from Abarai.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch sizes up Abarai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Nice straight punches there by Van Asch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Abarai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abarai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Asch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch staying out of range there.#T1#
Abarai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Abarai does no damage.
Van Asch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai misses with a wild combination.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai 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.
Abarai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Abarai cracks Van Asch with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai throws the kick towards the body but Van Asch avoids it.
Van Asch tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Asch jabs at Abarai's body.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
A nice side step and Abarai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Abarai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abarai.
Abarai wants to slow Van Asch down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Asch backs up against the cage.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!#T3#
Good shot there by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Asch finds it's way round the side to connect with Abarai's head.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Asch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abarai - the referee stops the clock and Van Asch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abarai. Van Asch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Abarai.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Asch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Van Asch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.#T4#
Van Asch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Van Asch connects with a jab.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai stuns Van Asch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abarai is looking to clinch.
Van Asch cracks Abarai with an open hand slap.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Asch with a body shot.
Abarai cracks Van Asch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renji Abarai.
I think Van Asch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Koos Van Asch retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Donk. Abarai catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes motions for Abarai to come forward. Grimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes checks a low kick from Abarai.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Abarai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai lands with a hook. Grimes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimes misses with a looping left.#T1#
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abarai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Abarai defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grimes takes a step back to recover.
Grimes slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Grimes's body. Grimes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Abarai - just one landing.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Grimes lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai throws a low kick but Grimes avoids it.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Grimes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Nice cross by Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Abarai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grimes walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abarai checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well. #T4#
Grimes swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Abarai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimes checks it well.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimes with a nice calf kick.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grimess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grimes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abarai misses with a kick to the body.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Grimes.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai backing away here, and Grimes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai backing away here, and Grimes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Grimes swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Abarai.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abarai's corner calls for a 1-2. Abarai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai slips under a jab from Grimes.
Abarai lands a jab.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abarai has time to react.
Grimes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abarai clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Grimes with a nice cross.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Grimes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Abarai has got the better of the exchanges.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Grimes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Grimes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai motions for Grimes to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimes doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abarai swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Abarai lands a head kick. Grimes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Grimes checks it
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes checks a low kick from Abarai.#T4#
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Abarai's defenses.
Abarai tries to land a body kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai wants to slow Grimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Abarai checks it.
Abarai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grimes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abarai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
Grimes connects with a leg kick.
Grimes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai misses the jab.
Grimes connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abarai throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Grimes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Grimes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Abarai misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with an outside leg kick.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes moves out of range as Abarai throws a body kick.
Grimes 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.
Grimes moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Abarai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grimes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abarai scrambles back to his feet.
Grimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abarai feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes checks a leg kick.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Abarai connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
As Grimes backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grimes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes takes one on the button.
A jab from Grimes does it's job there.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abarai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grimes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!#T3#
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a hook.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Grimes throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Abarai pushes Grimes away with a front kick.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abarai throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Abarai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Abarai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimes.
Grimes tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes lands with a shot to the body.
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Our winner, Renji Abarai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Good exchange - Van Asch coming out on top.
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch lands a jab.
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch. #T1#
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch cracks Abarai with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Asch punishes Abarai's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.#T2#
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a good cross that connects.
Van Asch is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks. #T3#
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Asch.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Van Asch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left lands for Van Asch.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Abarai backing away here, and Van Asch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Van Asch misses with a straight right. #T4#
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch scores with a leg kick.
Van Asch connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Van Asch misses
and Abarai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Asch thinking.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Asch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Abarai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abarai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Asch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abarai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Abarai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abarai on the side of the head.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Van Asch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai slips a jab from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!#T3#
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
Van Asch connects with the punch.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Asch as he connects with a hook.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Asch is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.#T4#
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abarai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Asch tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Asch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Abarai checks it
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Abarai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Van Asch slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai slips a jab from Van Asch.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Nice cross by Van Asch.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch throws a leg kick
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch digs a good hook to Abarai's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch really dominated that round.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch lands a really nice looking cross but Abarai seems unphased. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Asch throws a poor cross that misses
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
Van Asch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Abarai blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Asch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai. #T3#
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Van Asch scores with a punch to the head.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Van Asch misses with an uppercut
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Abarai's belly button to the back.
Van Asch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abarai takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch lands a jab to Abarai's midsection.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Van Asch throws a leg kick which misses Abarai's front leg but catches the back leg as Abarai tries to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a hook
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Van Asch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Asch.
Van Asch throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Asch misses with a low kick. #T1#
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch digs a good hook to Abarai's body.
Van Asch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abarai 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.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abarai 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.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch punishes Abarai's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Van Asch with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch catches Abarai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai checks a leg kick. #T4#
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Asch lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 80: Abarai vs Imanari
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Imanari is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imanari has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Kazuo Imanari has been cut.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imanari. Imanari obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Imanari rushes Abarai and presses him up against the cage.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Imanari.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Imanaris head.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land. #T1#
Good body shot from Abarai.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Imanari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai lands a body punch.
A short left from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Imanari'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.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Imanari blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Abarai breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Imanari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Imanari tries to pull guard but Abarai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Imanari jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Imanari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imanari jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Imanari wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
A short right from Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Imanari pulls guard.
Abarai wants to get up but he can't break Imanari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Abarai gets to his feet. Imanari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abarai scores with the left hand. Imanari knows he should have avoided that one.
Imanari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Imanari throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Imanari moves to clinch but Abarai breaks away
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Imanari counters with a shoot takedown. Abarai fights it but they end up in guard.
Abarai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imanari manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Abarai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Imanari slips a straight right by Abarai.
Imanari tries to counter with a clinch but Abarai shakes him off and moves away.
Imanari is looking to clinch. #T4#
Abarai throws a jab when Imanari was well out of range.
Imanari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Imanari moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Imanari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abarai won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Imanari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Imanari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abarai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imanari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Imanari goes for a double leg but Abarai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abarai continues to drive forward.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Imanari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Imanari moves into the clinch.#T1#
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Imanari controls the action.
Imanari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Imanari has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Imanari can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Imanari - that landed with a thud.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imanari can do to turn this around?
Imanari lands with a short shot to the head.
Renji Abarai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imanari blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
Imanari takes a shot to the head.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Imanari.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai tries to stall but Imanari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Imanari tries to stall but Abarai uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imanari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Imanari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imanari.
Imanari working aggressively here.
Abarai tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imanari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai looking to stall.
Abarai stalling in the clinch.
Abarai is trying to maintain a safe position but Imanari gets an underhook and turns Abarai into the cage.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Imanari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abarai walks away with a smile on his face. Imanari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.
Abarai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imanari shoots and misses
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Abarai avoids it this time.
Imanari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abarai wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Imanari is looking to clinch.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Imanari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Imanari's shoulder, as Imanari tries to avoid the shot.
Imanari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanari.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Imanari has closed the distance and engaged Abarai in a clinch.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imanari taking a breather.
Abarai pushes Imanari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai tries to stall but Imanari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Imanari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Imanari with a poor takedown
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imanari staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Imanari.
A big right from Abarai misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Imanari or perhaps it was just good defense by Abarai, which made it look bad.
Imanari tries to clinch
and Abarai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazuo Imanari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Abarai tries to keep at a distance but Imanari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abarai misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Imanari successfully pulls guard.
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Abarai stands and steps away. Imanari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Imanari staying out of range there.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanari.
Abarai checks a low kick from Imanari.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control.
Imanari laying and praying for a moment but Abarai takes advantage and regains half guard.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abarai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Imanari works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Imanari is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Abarai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Abarai! #SUB2#
Imanari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.
Abarai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Imanari is proving hard to escape from.
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Abarai wants to stand and escape but instead Imanari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Imanari wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Imanari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai wants to stand but Imanari is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari'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.#R4#
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Abarai. No joy for Imanari on that attempt.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Abarai leaves Imanari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abarai's waist but Abarai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Imanari off to one side.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.#T1#
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imanari.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imanari goes for a double leg but Abarai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abarai continues to drive forward.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Imanari slips the punch.
Imanari wants to counter with a clinch but Abarai pushes him away.
Imanari connects with a solid leg kick.
Imanari tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away. #T2#
Abarai 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.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imanari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imanari throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.#TD2#
Imanari looking to score a takedown here. Abarai is defending well but Imanari drives through and ends up in Abarai's guard.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Abarai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Abarai seems keen to control Imanari's posture.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Abarai working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Imanari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abarai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imanari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imanari slips a straight right by Abarai.
Imanari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Imanari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai had his way with Kazuo Imanari in that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Imanari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Imanari slips under a jab.#CL2#
Abarai gets tackled into the cage by Imanari. Imanari maintains the clinch.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Imanari controls the action.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
Abarai is leaning against Imanari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abarai to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Abarai.
Imanari blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Abarai breaks the clinch.
Imanari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abarai to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Imanari ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Imanari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abarai tries to avoid it but Imanari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abarai to the ground. Abarai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.
A big right from Abarai misses. #CL2#
Imanari drives through and clinches with Abarai against the cage.
Abarai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imanari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Imanari blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Imanari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Abarai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Imanari misses with an uppercut
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuo Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Abarai scores with a punch to the head.
Imanari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Imanari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imanari with a poor takedown
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Abarai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Imanari takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Imanari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abarai, pushing him back against the cage.
Imanari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abarai walks away with a smile on his face. Imanari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Abarai checks a low kick from Imanari.
Imanari ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.
Abarai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imanari under the eye.
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Abarai avoids it this time.
Imanari takes one on the button.
Imanari misses with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abarai, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DMMA 72: Abarai vs Ekelund
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Abarai catches Ekelund right on the button with a cross.
Ekelund connects with a right hand. Abarai shakes it off.
Ekelund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Ekelund.
Abarai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekelund.#CL2#
Ekelund clinches up against the cage.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands a left hand.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Abarai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ekelund letting Abarai take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Abarai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ekelund is trying to drag Abarai to the mat but Abarai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Abarai lands a body shot.
Abarai lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Ekelund has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekelund can turn it around.#BC#
Abarai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekelund.
Ekelund just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Abarai misses.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Abarai and move into the clinch position.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekelund manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ekelund.#T3#
Ekelund 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.
Ekelund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Abarai.
Ekelund throws a series of punches but Abarai avoids them all with ease.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Ekelund misses with a looping right.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekelund misses the body punch
and Abarai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekelund thinking.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai throws a hook but Ekelund avoids it easily.
Abarai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abarai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ekelund lands a slapping body shot.
Abarai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Ekelund throws a sloppy body shot
and Abarai counters with an inside leg kick.
Abarai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund tries to clinch but Abarai is having none of it.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekelund.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekelund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekelund throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekelund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekelund.
Ekelund feints a jab promting Abarai to slip. Ekelund then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abarai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekelund. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ekelund tries to clinch
and Abarai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Ekelund pushes Abarai up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick Ekelund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Ekelund.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai trying to stall but Ekelund improves his position.
Ekelund lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai stalling.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Abarai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai. #T1#
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Ekelund struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund lands a right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund tries for a takedown but Abarai manages to get underhooks.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Ekelund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Ekelund works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund takes a shot to the head.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Ekelund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund is looking to break free of the clinch but Abarai has double underhooks.
Abarai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekelund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
A body shot lands from Ekelund.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund is trying to stall.
Abarai lands a body punch.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Ekelund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekelund misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Ekelund.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Ekelund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abarai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ekelund up against the cage.
Ekelund digs a right hand into Abarai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abarai's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Abarai circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Ekelund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekelund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekelund takes one on the button.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ekelund clinches with his opponent.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Abarai taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
A body shot lands from Ekelund. #T1#
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Abarai.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekelund tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Ekelund lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Abarai lands a body shot.
Ekelund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai. #BC#
Abarai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekelund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Ekelund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
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!
Ekelund tries to clinch
and Abarai counters with a good low kick that Ekelund was not able to check.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Ekelund has Abarai up against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai looking to stall.
Ekelund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC#
Abarai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ekelund clinches up against the cage.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Abarai controlling the action here for a moment.
Abarai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekelund gets through Abarai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abarai is trying to break the clinch but Ekelund is controlling him.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekelund presses Abarai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Ekelund.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Abarai.
Ekelund is leaning against Abarai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekelund throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekelund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ekelund.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Ekelund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Ekelund moves away and avoids it.
Abarai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekelund closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Abarai circles away. #CL2#
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body.
Ekelund lands a nice uppercut.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Abarai wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekelund won't allow it.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Ekelund missing with knees to the body.
Ekelund misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abarai has Ekelund pressed against the cage, preventing Ekelund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund misses with some punches. #T2#
Ekelund lands an uppercut.
Ekelund works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekelund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Ekelund.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Ekelund pushes Abarai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Ekelund back against the cage.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Ekelund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund misses with the head strike. #T4#
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abarai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund cracks Abarai with a nice body shot.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Abarai.
Abarai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Ekelund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abarai, pushing him back against the cage.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Ekelund tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekelund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Abarai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekelund.
Ekelund is looking for a takedown.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow. #BC#
Abarai manages to break the clinch.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abarai is looking to slow Ekelund down with leg kicks.
Ekelund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekelund looks to clinch
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ekelund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abarai wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai. #T2#
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekelund lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards. #T3#
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai is leaning against Ekelund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abarai.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Ekelund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abarai avoids it.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund. #T4#
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekelund lands a nice shot to the body.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Ekelund.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Ekelund.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund tries to land knees in the clinch but Abarai avoids the damage to the body.
Abarai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Renji Abarai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 64: Abarai vs Otori
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Abarai throws a leg kick but Otori checks it.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Otori feints a jab promting Abarai to slip. Otori then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abarai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Otori jabs at Abarai's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abarai lands a body shot. #T1#
Abarai throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Abarai.
Abarai takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai punishes Otori's body with a nice straight punch.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abarai thinking. #T2#
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Otori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abarai misses with a body shot
and Otori counters with a leg kick.
Otori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai connects with the punch.
Abarai is looking to wear down Otori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Otori slips under a jab.
Abarai lands a jab to Otori's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Abarai thows a leg kick but Otori checks it
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai 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.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Abarai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Otori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Otori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Abarai counter with a right hand. #T4#
Otori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Otori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Otori looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Otori moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
It seemed like Otori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Abarai misses with a jab to the body
and Otori counters with a left and a right that stings Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Otori misses with a body shot.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai misses the body punch
and Otori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Otori ducks right into an uppercut from Abarai.
Otori defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Otori tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.
Abarai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Otori as he connects with a hook.
Otori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abarai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Otori on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abarai thinking.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Otori misses.#T4#
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abarai lunges at Otori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Otori's hand.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Abarai throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Otori.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai motions for Otori to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori slips a straight right by Abarai.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick from Abarai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Otori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Abarai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Otori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Abarai misses the jab.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai tried to counter with a leg kick but Otori avoided it.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
A jab lands there for Otori.
Otori slips under a jab from Abarai.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Otori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Abarai throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Abarai throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abarai with a body shot.
Otori throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai takes one to the side of the head.
Otori lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Abarai misses with a hook
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Otori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Otori scores with a jab to the body.
Otori digs a good body shot into Abarai's ribs.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Otori misses.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Otori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a three punch combo that has Abarai backing up. Abarai nods at Otori to acknowledge the strikes.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Otori throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Otori backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Otori's front leg but catches the back leg as Otori tries to avoid it.
Otori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abarai's hands.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Otori both land. Nice combination.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Otori counters with a three punch combo that has Abarai backing up. Abarai nods at Otori to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Abarai misses the jab.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori cracks Abarai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Otori misses with a hook to the body
and Abarai counters with a right hand to the body.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori misses the body punch
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Otori clobbers Abarai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Otori moves away from the strike by Abarai. #T2#
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Otori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Otori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abarai at a distance. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abarai takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Otori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Otori swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Otori.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otori connects with a body shot that sends Abarai's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Renji Abarai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 54: Abarai vs Licker
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Abarai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Licker.
Licker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Licker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Licker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Licker scores with a jab.
Licker misses with a body shot.
Licker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Licker scores with a nice right hand.
Abarai 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.
Abarai swings for the body but Licker moves out of range.
Licker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Licker throws a poor cross that misses
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai slips a jab from Licker.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Licker lands a jab.
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Licker looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.#T1#
Licker lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai slips a jab from Licker.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licker manages to avoid it.
Licker throws a poor cross that misses
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abarai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Licker throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Licker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Licker stuns Abarai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Licker avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Licker.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clam Licker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Licker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Licker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Licker misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Licker.
Licker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abarai back to the cage. Licker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice combination there by Licker.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Licker.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Licker manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Licker as he connects with a hook.
Licker connects with a right hand. Abarai shakes it off.
Licker tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Licker scores with a hook to the body. Abarai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Licker looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Licker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abarai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Licker throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Licker slips a jab from Abarai.
Licker unleashes a big counter combination but Abarai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licker manages to avoid it.
Licker loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Licker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Licker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Licker throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Licker throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Licker swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Licker connects with the punch.
Licker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abarai eats them both and turns towards Licker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Licker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Licker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licker swings widly with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
A counter left hand to the body from Abarai misses its target.
Licker misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abarai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Licker lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Licker lands a slapping body shot.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licker manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Licker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Licker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Licker misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clam Licker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot by Licker.
Licker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Licker swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai slips a jab from Licker.
Licker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Licker looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Licker. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Licker jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Licker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abarai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abarai at a distance.
Licker scores with a jab. Abarai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Licker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Licker does no damage.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Licker checks a leg kick.
Licker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Licker lands with a nice body punch.
Licker throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
Licker misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Licker throws a body shot but no joy.
Licker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Licker misses with a hook
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Licker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Licker throws a right hand that misses
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Licker misses with a looping right.
Licker misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Licker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abarai rather than just go for the knockout.
Abarai moves forwards but Licker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licker throws out the jab.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abarai takes a swing at Licker's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Licker misses.
Abarai misses with a hook. Licker ducked under it nicely.
Licker looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Licker looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Abarai misses its target.
Licker throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Licker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abarai has time to react.
Abarai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licker.
Licker misses with a body shot
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Licker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Licker lands a body shot.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Licker was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Licker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Licker manages to avoid it.
Abarai walks into a stiff left hand from Licker.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Licker misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a nice body shot.
Licker scores with a one two! Abarai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Licker throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Licker misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Licker takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Licker is rocked!
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Licker. Those never looked like landing.
Licker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Licker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Licker looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Licker misses with a wild body shot.
Licker throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Licker's knee momentarily.
Licker throws a nice looking combination but Abarai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Licker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abarai doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Licker is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clam Licker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Licker lands with a cross.
Licker misses with a hook to the body
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Abarai moves forwards but Licker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Licker stuns Abarai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Licker throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Licker.
Licker misses the shot to the body.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai misses with a hook. Licker ducked under it nicely.
Licker lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Licker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Licker moves out of range of the strikes.
Licker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clam Licker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai dodges the punch combination from Licker. #T1#
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Licker swings widly with a right hand
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Licker counters with a left to the body.
Licker misses with a hook.
Licker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Licker is still on wobbly legs! Can Abarai finish him?
The crowd cheers as Licker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Licker looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Licker.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Licker seems to have recovered his senses.
Licker with a nice cross.
Licker misses with a hook
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Licker misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a right hand to the body.
Abarai is looking to slow Licker down with leg kicks. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Licker misses with a lunging right hand
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Licker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Licker. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Licker misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Abarai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Licker sprawling to the canvas! Licker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Abarai finish him?!
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a leg kick that misses.
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Licker lands a jab.
A nice leg kick from Abarai, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Licker cracks a nice hook into Abarai's ribs.
Abarai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Licker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Licker.
Licker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abarai counters with a low kick, right behind Licker 's knee.
Licker misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai cracks Licker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Licker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Licker.
Licker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Licker misses with an uppercut.
Licker throws a poor cross that misses
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Licker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Licker.#T4#
Licker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licker 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.
Licker misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Licker thinking.
Licker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Licker misses with a jab to the body
and Abarai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Licker throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Licker jabs at Abarai's body.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licker manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Licker. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Licker. Beautiful body shot.
Licker swings widly with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Licker misses.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Abarai slips a straight right by Licker.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Licker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Licker manages to avoid it.
Licker swings widly with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a nice body shot.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Licker's knee but Licker avoids it well.
Licker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Licker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Licker.
Licker takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Licker.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Licker misses with a right hand
and Abarai counters with an inside leg kick.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai tried to counter with a leg kick but Licker avoided it.
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Licker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abarai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Licker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Licker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai with a hook.
Licker misses with a body punch
and Abarai counters with a nice uppercut.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Licker misses the body punch
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Licker throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Abarai lands a big right hand that sends Licker crashing to the mat! Abarai stays standing though and waves Licker back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai slips a jab from Licker.
Licker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Licker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.#T2#
Abarai moves away from the strike by Licker.
Licker connects with the punch.
Licker looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Licker throws a combination. Abarai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Licker misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Licker to the canvas! Licker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Abarai keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Renji Abarai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 44: Imanari vs Abarai
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Imanari is just out of range.
Imanari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Imanari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abarai sprawls well. Abarai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Imanari gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a body punch but Imanari moves out of range.
Imanari throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Imanari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Imanari slows down the pace here.
Imanari blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Imanari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Abarai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Imanari avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Imanari pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Imanari is working an open guard so Abarai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abarai tries to work over Imanari's front leg with a kick but Imanari checks it.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imanari wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Imanari takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Imanari throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Abarai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Abarai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Imanari doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai lands a nice hook to Imanari's body. Imanari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Imanari throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Imanari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Abarai scores with a hook.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Imanari moved out of range nicely.
Abarai with a hook.
Imanari throws a poor cross that misses
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imanari with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Imanari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imanari slips under a jab from Abarai.
Imanari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abarai.
Abarai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Imanari lands an overhand right.
Imanari moves to clinch but Abarai breaks away
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuo Imanari has been cut.#CL#
Imanari clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Abarai. #BC2#
Abarai breaks from the clinch.
Imanari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abarai catches Imanari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imanari.
Imanari tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abarai manages to circle out of the way.
Abarai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Imanari had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Imanari does it's job there.
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Imanari throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Imanari drives through and clinches with Abarai against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imanari's elbow.
A short uppercut from Abarai. #TD#
Imanari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abarai uses from the top position.
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abarai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
My spies in Hardman MMA inform me that Abarai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Imanari looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Abarai stands and steps away. Imanari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Imanari misses with a takedown
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Imanari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai throws out a counter right but Imanari avoids it with no problem.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai thows a leg kick but Imanari checks it #TD#
and Imanari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Abarai is defending well.
Imanari working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Abarai's thigh. Abarai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Imanari works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Imanari is looking to advance position but Abarai won't allow it.
Abarai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abarai is staying active underneath Imanari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abarai is concentrating on defense, preventing Imanari from advancing position.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abarai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abarai is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari trying to control from Abarai's half guard. Abarai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Imanari moves out of range of the strikes.
Imanari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Imanari feinted with a counter takedown.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imanari moves away.
Imanari walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.#T1#
Abarai lands a jab.
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Imanari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Imanari counters by clinching up.
Imanari tries to pull guard but Abarai holds him up against the cage and eventually Imanari drops back down to his feet.
Imanari fails to pull guard.
Abarai tries to stall but Imanari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
Abarai pushes Imanari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Abarai.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Imanari pulls Abarai into guard. #T2#
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kazuo Imanari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Abarai stands up from Imanari's guard - Abarai perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Imanari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Abarai is refusing to be controlled, as Imanari sits in half guard.
Imanari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abarai trying to control but Imanari postures up.
Abarai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Imanari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abarai defends it well.
Imanari wants to pass to mount but Abarai is defending the position.
Abarai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Imanari is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Abarai misses.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imanari.
Imanari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imanari.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Imanari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Imanari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abarai.
Imanari misses with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abarai counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Imanari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Imanari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving. #T2#
Imanari looking to pass the guard.
Imanari is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
Abarai kicks Imanari off and gets to his feet.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imanari looks for a takedown but Abarai sprawls well.#T3#
Abarai 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.
Imanari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Imanari's ribs.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imanari throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Imanari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Abarai tries to get set, Imanari tries to push him back and clinch up but Abarai manages to avoid the attempt.
Imanari loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Imanari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Imanari has his takedown stuffed
and Abarai counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Imanari moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Imanari wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kazuo Imanari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imanari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abarai is fending him off so far but Imanari persists. Nope, Abarai circles away and we're back to standing.
Imanari darts in looking for a takedown but Abarai gets double underhooks and turns Imanari into the cage.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Imanari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abarai uses from the top position.
Imanari has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up. #SUB#
Imanari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai is looking to stand up but Imanari won't let him. #T1##SU2#
Abarai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Imanari, up you get!
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanari.
Imanari misses with a leg kick
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imanari slips a straight right by Abarai.
Imanari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it.
Imanari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kazuo Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Imanari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Imanari throws a leg kick
and Imanari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai clobbers Imanari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Imanari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Imanari backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Imanari moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imanari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Abarai digs a good hook to Imanari's body.
Imanari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imanari tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Abarai - just one landing.
A low kick from Imanari misses
and Abarai counters with a nice uppercut.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Imanari.#TD#
Abarai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Imanari to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Abarai wants to get back to his feet but Imanari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Imanari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now.
Abarai trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abarai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai is the new featherweight champion!
Renji Abarai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 34: Distefano vs Johnson
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abarai throws a body punch but Travers moves out of range.
Travers with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.
Travers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Abarai. Beautiful body shot.
Travers slips a jab from Abarai.
Travers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abarai, as that shot connected.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Travers's shoulder, as Travers tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai thumps Travers with a low kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Travers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Travers is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
Abarai wants to sweep here but Travers controlling him for the moment.
Travers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abarai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Abarai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Travers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abarai has managed to get both his arms back between Travers's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Abarai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abarai wants to stand but Travers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abarai trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2##SU#
Abarai gets to his feet - Travers follows without any prompting.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Travers avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Travers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai lands a jab to Travers's midsection.
Travers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Travers moves out of range.
Travers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai works the jab nicely.#T3#
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Conner Travers has been cut.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Travers moves his leg out of the way.
Travers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.
Travers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Travers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Travers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Travers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Travers tries to counter it with a takedown but Abarai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai. #T4#
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Travers feints the counter takedown.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conner Travers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Travers checks a leg kick.
Travers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there #TD2#
and Travers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abarai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travers throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Travers pushes down on Abarai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Travers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abarai is staying active underneath Travers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Travers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Travers is looking for submissions but instead, Abarai has regained full guard.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass.
Abarai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now.
Conner Travers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abarai pulls Travers in close to prevent any damage.
Travers throws a strike but Abarai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Travers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Abarai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Travers's guard.#SU#
Abarai stands up from Travers's guard - Abarai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Travers 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.
Travers walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Travers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Travers wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
Travers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Travers tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard.
Travers trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travers tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abarai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Abarai is looking to stand up but Travers won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conner Travers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Conner Travers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Travers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Travers tries to counter it with a takedown but Abarai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Travers with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Travers can do to turn this around?
Travers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Travers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarai takes a swing at Travers's ribcage but misses.
Travers with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Travers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Travers passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Travers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Travers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Travers wants to take a breather but Abarai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Travers.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass.
Abarai wants to sweep here but Travers controlling him for the moment.
Travers throws a big right hand that misses.
Travers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abarai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Abarai has control of Travers's left arm, preventing Travers from doing any damage.
Travers advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Travers swings around for an armbar but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Travers's guard.
Abarai wanted to stand there but Travers had control of the position. #SUB2#
Travers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abarai defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abarai wants to stand but Travers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB2#
Travers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abarai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abarai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Abarai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abarai.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Travers's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Travers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: DMMA 23: Dracula vs Rakosi
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Licker lands a jab to Abarai's midsection.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai throws a series of strikes that have Licker backpedaling.
Licker misses with a left hand
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Abarai moves forwards but Licker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abarai slips a straight right by Licker.
Licker throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai moves forwards but Licker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Licker was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Licker.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai connects with a right hand. Licker shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Licker scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Licker tries to move into range but Abarai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abarai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Licker.
Nice shot by Abarai.
Licker ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Licker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abarai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abarai throws a nice looking combination but Licker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Licker throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Licker is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Licker's head back.
Licker throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Licker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai lands the left hand.
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Licker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abarai moves forwards but Licker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abarai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licker.
Licker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Abarai misses.
Licker throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Licker moved out of range.
Licker looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Licker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Abarai. #T2#
Licker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Licker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Licker missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Licker throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Licker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abarai lands with a nice body punch.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Licker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Licker.
Abarai tries to move into range but Licker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Licker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Licker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Licker.
Licker throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a series of wild punches.
Clam Licker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licker checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Licker.
Licker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai throws out a counter right but Licker avoids it with no problem.
Abarai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Licker.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Licker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Licker throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai throws a counter combo.
Abarai dodges the punch combination from Licker.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Licker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Licker throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Abarai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai swings for the body but Licker moves out of range.
Licker lands a jab-cross combination.
Licker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Licker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Licker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Licker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Licker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abarai doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Licker.
Licker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Licker throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
Abarai throws a jab when Licker was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Licker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Licker's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Licker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licker throws out the jab.
Licker looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Abarai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abarai throws a hook but Licker avoids it easily.
Licker throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Licker.
Licker looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
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 Clam Licker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Licker misses with a few strikes there.
Licker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Licker connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Licker rather than just go for the knockout.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Licker moves away.
Licker connects with a jab.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Licker misses the shot to the body.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clam Licker is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai lands with a right hand.
Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Licker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Licker throws a series of strikes that have Abarai backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Abarai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abarai.
Licker throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Licker.
Abarai defending well as Licker loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Abarai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Licker throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai tests Licker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Licker.
Abarai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Licker is able to avoid easily.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Licker should have avoided that one.
Licker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Licker is rocked!
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Licker ducks down to avoid it.
Licker 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.
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
Abarai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Licker's head backwards.
Licker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abarai! But no joy.
Licker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Licker's body. Licker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Licker misses its intended target.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Licker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abarai.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Licker moves away and avoids it.
Licker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abarai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Licker moves away and avoids it.
Licker throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Licker looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Licker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Licker is out of range.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Licker lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Licker catches Abarai right on the button with a cross.
Licker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai connects with a right hand. Licker shakes it off.
Licker misses with a looping left.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Licker doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Licker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Licker slips the punch.
Licker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Licker loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Licker.
Licker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Licker does no damage.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Licker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai jabs at Licker's body.
Licker misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Licker.
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Licker.
Licker lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licker throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Abarai sizes up Licker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Licker digs a good body shot into Abarai's ribs.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Licker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abarai tests Licker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Licker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai with a nice cross.
Licker lunges at Abarai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abarai's hand.
Licker takes one on the button.
Abarai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Licker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Licker throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Licker.
Licker misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai throws a good cross that connects.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Licker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abarai punishes Licker's body with a nice straight punch.
Abarai misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Abarai avoids the body shot from Licker.
Licker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Licker.
Licker ducks right into an uppercut from Abarai.
Abarai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abarai fails to land with a series of punches.
Abarai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Licker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abarai slips a jab from Licker.
Licker seems to have got his legs back now.
Licker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abarai with a nice cross.
Licker with a nice cross.
Licker walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licker looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Licker with a body shot.
Licker takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Licker.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Licker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Licker misses with a straight left.
Abarai misses with a hook. Licker ducked under it nicely.
Licker is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Licker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abarai thinking.
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai swings for the body but Licker moves out of range.
Licker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Licker to counter with a crisp jab.
Licker misses with a straight right.
Licker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abarai lands a jab-cross combination.
Licker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Licker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abarai throws a body punch but Licker moves out of range. #T2#
Licker misses with an uppercut.
Licker misses with a wild body shot.
Licker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Licker misses with a jab to the body
and Abarai counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Licker throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licker manages to avoid it.
A big right from Licker misses.
Licker throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Licker throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Licker. Those never looked like landing.
Licker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Licker misses the target.
Licker connects with a single shot there.
Licker throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Abarai lands with a nice body punch.
Abarai lands with a good body shot.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licker.
Licker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Licker cracks Abarai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abarai.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Abarai. Beautiful body shot.
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Licker's head.
Licker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Abarai misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Licker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Licker misses with a hook.
Licker just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Licker.
Abarai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Licker loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Licker misses with a straight right.
Licker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abarai finds it's way round the side to connect with Licker's head.
Licker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Licker saw that one coming.
Licker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Abarai jabs at Licker's body.
Licker slips a jab from Abarai.
Licker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Abarai as he connects with a hook.
Licker throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Licker moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Licker moved out of range.
Abarai staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abarai 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 17: Abarai vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Benedetti.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abarai checks it well.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Abarai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Benedetti tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Abarai sees coming a mile off.
Abarai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Abarai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Abarai pushes Benedetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai 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.#BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Benedetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedetti.#T2#
Abarai is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Crunch! Benedetti slams his shin into Abarai's torso.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Abarai off the cage and back into range.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.#CL#
Abarai darts in and clinches Benedetti up against the cage.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abarai tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
The referee calls for Benedetti to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benedetti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Abarai has double underhooks.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai stalling against the cage.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Abarai tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it. #BC2#
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily. #T4#
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Abarai's ribs.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abarai if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai moves out of range as Benedetti throws a body kick.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Abarai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Abarai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai misses the jab.
Benedetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Benedetti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abarai tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Abarai. Those never looked like landing.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Abarai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Abarai connects with a nice looking jab.
Benedetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti. #CL#
Abarai takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abarai up against the cage.#T1#
Abarai misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Abarai pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
A short right from Benedetti.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai keeps control of Benedetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benedetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti working aggressively here. #BC2#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Abarai. #T2#
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benedetti misses the body punch
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Rafael Benedetti has been cut.
Benedetti defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai jabs at Benedetti's body.
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.#T3#
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Benedetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abarai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Abarai counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benedetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abarai cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Benedetti throws a combination. Abarai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti lands with a shot to the body.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Abarai misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abarai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Abarai looks to clinch
and Benedetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benedetti lands a front kick.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abarai if he has to take too many more of those.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Abarai cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai throws a right hand that Benedetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Benedetti also avoids with ease.
Benedetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rafael Benedetti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Abarai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai throws a right hand that Benedetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Benedetti also avoids with ease.#CL#
Abarai pushes Benedetti up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti gets through Abarai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti clobbers Abarai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abarai throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti connects with a body shot that sends Abarai's belly button to the back.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Benedetti cracks Abarai with a good jab.
A low kick from Benedetti is predictable there
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benedetti misses with a jab to the body
and Abarai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Benedetti is rocked!#T2#
Benedetti moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but Abarai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benedetti looks to throw a body kick
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abarai walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
Abarai cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Abarai coming out on top.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Abarai finish him?
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti is looking to land body kicks.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Benedetti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Benedetti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abarai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti feints a counter leg kick.
Abarai misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Abarai checks it
and Abarai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benedetti takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Benedetti lands a jab to Abarai's midsection.
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!
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Nice body kick there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Abarai avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti throws a lazy head kick
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abarai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Abarai throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rafael Benedetti just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rafael Benedetti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abarai has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Abarai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti jabs Abarai right on the nose. Abarai blinks but takes it well.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Benedetti misses. #T1#
Abarai blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti lands with a shot to the body.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti throws a body kick that misses.
Benedetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses
and Abarai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.#T2#
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Abarai throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Benedetti jumps back.
Abarai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benedetti takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedetti misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Abarai avoids it.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai blocks a jab.
As Benedetti looks to move away, Abarai throws a big counter combo but Benedetti just gets out of the way.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Benedetti - just one landing.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Abarai takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Abarai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Abarai.
Abarai's corner calls for a 1-2. Abarai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Benedetti dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Benedetti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai lands with a nice combination. Benedetti backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Benedetti cracks Abarai with an open hand slap.
Abarai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti looks to land a body kick but Abarai moved away.
Jab from Benedetti.
Abarai is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Benedetti tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti lands a nice shot that snaps Abarai's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti slips a jab and a cross from Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
Abarai takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Abarai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Benedetti.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Benedetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abarai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benedetti is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Benedetti lands a front kick.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Abarai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Abarai moves into the clinch successfully.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Benedetti is stalling here.
Benedetti pushes Abarai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti trying to control the position but instead, Abarai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benedetti into the cage.
Benedetti is trying to break the clinch but Abarai is controlling him.
Benedetti stalling in the clinch but Abarai improves position.
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benedetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Renji Abarai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abarai as Benedetti tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abarai blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benedetti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Benedetti!
Rafael Benedetti is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Rafael Benedetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 10: Abarai vs Vetorwee
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Vetorwee with a poor takedown
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vetorwee fails with the takedown
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vetorwee shoots in but no luck this time.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawvin Vetorwee.
Vetorwee has a takedown stuffed.
Vetorwee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vetorwee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Abarai's head coaches at Hardman MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Abarai finds it's way through Vetorwee's defenses.
Vetorwee has his takedown stuffed
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vetorwee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abarai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vetorwee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vetorwee is out of range.
Vetorwee shoots and misses
and Vetorwee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vetorwee closes the distance and clinches up with Abarai, looking for a takedown. Vetorwee pushes Abarai against the cage but Abarai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vetorwee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vetorwee.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Vetorwee shoots and misses #KD#
and Abarai counters with a crisp one two that drops Vetorwee! Abarai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vetorwee to his feet! Vetorwee is in big trouble!#ROC#Vetorwee is rocked!
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vetorwee doesn't seem bothered though.
Vetorwee is still on wobbly legs! Can Abarai finish him?
Vetorwee looks winded!
Vetorwee switches off momentarily and Abarai cracks him with a monster right hand! Vetorwee topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Abarai dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Abarai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Renji Abarai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mawvin Vetorwee spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd check ova ya shouldah kid'.

Event: DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Leblond misses the target.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leblond tries for a takedown but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abarai scores with a decent looking hook.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Leblond takes one on the button.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there #TD#
and Leblond counters with a shoot takedown. Abarai fights it but they end up in guard.
Abarai trying to keep a closed guard but Leblond is proving a slippery customer.
Leblond pushing down on Abarai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond throwing shots but Abarai is blocking nicely. #T1#
Leblond thows a huge punch but Abarai dodges it nicely.
Abarai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leblond. #SUB#
Abarai is defending against the submission attempts here by Leblond.
Leblond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leblond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abarai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abarai holds on and takes a little breather.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard. #T2#
Leblond postures up in Abarai's guard and throws a big left but Abarai blocks it.
Leblond connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Leblond has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Leblond tries to pass.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abarai looking to control.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Leblond throwing strikes but missing.
Leblond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leblond postures up and lands a big shot to Abarai's brow.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond throwing strikes from guard but Abarai blocks nicely. #ES2#
Abarai pushes Leblond off and scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Leblond's head.
Abarai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leblond counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leblond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
Abarai blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Leblond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abarai's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai has control of Leblond's left arm, preventing Leblond from doing any damage.
Leblond lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leblond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leblond throws a leg kick
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai slips under a jab from Leblond.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Leblond's body. Leblond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leblond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leblond looks for a takedown but Abarai sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Leblond's ribs.#T1#
Leblond shoots and misses
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Leblond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leblond misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abarai scores with a one two! Leblond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leblond throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Abarai.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leblond appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leblond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai wants to clinch#TD#
and Leblond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abarai!

Abarai sneaks out the side door and pushes Leblond away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Leblond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leblond darts in looking for a takedown but Abarai gets double underhooks and turns Leblond into the cage.
Leblond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leblond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Leblond wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Leblond misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Leblond jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Leblond around his waist. Leblond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leblond wants to take the fight to the mat but Abarai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abarai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abarai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Abarai leaning against his opponent.
Abarai gets through Leblond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Leblond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abarai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Leblond's belly button to the back.
Leblond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leblond shoots in for a double leg but Abarai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abarai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Leblond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai scores with a jab. Leblond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leblond goes for a double leg but Abarai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abarai continues to drive forward.
Leblond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Abarai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abarai throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai punishes Leblond's body with a nice straight punch.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leblond.
Abarai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leblond's head backwards.#T1#
Abarai lands a lovely overhand right.
Leblond tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Leblond misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Leblond walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Abarai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leblond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leblond momentarily.
Leblond swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abarai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Leblond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leblond takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leblond jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Leblond around his waist. Leblond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abarai controlling the action here for a moment.
Leblond tries to break free but Abarai pushes him back against the cage.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Leblond jumps into guard, dragging Abarai to the mat. #SUB#
Leblond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abarai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abarai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abarai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Leblond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Leblond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abarai defends it easily.#SUB#
Leblond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.
Abarai controlling from the top position.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Abarai controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abarai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblond is keeping the position for now.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Abarai controlling him for the moment.
Abarai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abarai is looking to stand up but Leblond won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abarai with a jab.
Leblond tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Abarai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abarai 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CWMMA: Mack Vs Raledran
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to clinch up but Abarai keeps it at a distance.
Abarai scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jurgensen Sanchez's elbow.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jurgensen Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an elbow just above Abarai 's eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Abarai dodges an elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jurgensen Sanchezs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abarai.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abarai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Abarai. #T1#
Abarai is pushing Jurgensen Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Abarai.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Abarai tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Abarai avoids the elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez, against the cage.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abarai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abarai is working Jurgensen Sanchez over against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it. #T2#
Abarai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jurgensen Sanchez up against the cage.
Abarai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai pushes Jurgensen Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai avoids a wild elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Abarai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jurgensen Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abarai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abarai lands with a short shot to the head.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Abarai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Abarai.
Jurgensen Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents a body shot from Abarai.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Abarai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abarai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abarai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jurgensen Sanchez on the side of the head. #T3##CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abarai, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abarai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abarai pushes Jurgensen Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Abarai blocks an elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Abarai avoids a wild elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abarai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abarai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Abarai. #T4#
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage. Jurgensen Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Jurgensen Sanchez is rocked!
Abarai lands a left hand.
Oh Jurgensen Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Abarai on the inside. #BC2#
Abarai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abarai walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jurgensen Sanchez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Abarai swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jurgensen Sanchez's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CWMMA: Mack Vs Rocksaw
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Abarai as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Abarai lands a left and a right that send Bjorkholm crashing to the mat, dazed. Abarai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bjorkholm is rocked!
Abarai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Abarai circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bjorkholm tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Abarai wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renji Abarai!
A relieved looking Renji Abarai 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: ROCK FC 12
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Abarai thuds a left hand into Warrior's body.
Abarai with a jab.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warrior back to the cage. Abarai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Abarai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warrior checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Warrior swings widly with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warrior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abarai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abarai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai 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.
Abarai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abarai lands with a good body shot.
Abarai takes a swing at Warrior's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Warrior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Abarai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warrior back to the cage. Abarai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Warrior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Warrior misses.
Abarai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
Warrior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Warrior takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warrior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai lands with a cross. #ROC#Warrior is rocked!
Warrior throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abarai on the side of the head.
Abarai works Warrior's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Warrior. #T2#
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Warrior had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Warrior drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abarai scores with a nice right hand.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Abarai finish him?
Warrior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warrior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warrior seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior needs to keep his hands up - Abarai had a free shot at his head there.
Warrior lands a body shot.
Abarai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abarai thuds a left hand into Warrior's body.
Warrior misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warrior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Warrior's belly button to the back.
Warrior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abarai swings for the body but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Abarai catches Warrior right on the button with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Warrior blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Warrior.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
Warrior swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warrior in his tracks. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Warrior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai scores with a decent looking hook.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai cracks Warrior with a good jab.
Abarai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
Abarai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Warrior sprawling to the canvas! Warrior rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Abarai finish him?!
Abarai throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range.
Abarai scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Abarai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warrior doesn't seem phased though.
Abarai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abarai lands with a nice combination. Warrior backs away looking to recover.
Abarai scores with a body shot. #CL#
Abarai pushes Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai'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#
Warrior misses with a shot to the body
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai lands with an overhand left.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Warrior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Abarai with a nice cross.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warrior can do to turn this around?
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Warrior's head but Warrior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warrior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warrior. Warrior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai cracks Warrior with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abarai.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Abarai throws a combination that misses
and Warrior counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Abarai closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior. #BC#
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai connects with the punch.
Abarai lands a really nice looking cross but Warrior seems unphased.
Warrior has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Warrior's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Warrior avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Warrior misses with a body shot
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Warrior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warrior lands with a good body shot.
Warrior throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warrior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
Abarai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Warrior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warrior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abarai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warrior swings widly with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai lands with a right hand.
Warrior takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Warrior throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Warrior misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Warrior didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warrior.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Warrior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is getting worse.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Warrior misses its intended target. #T4#
Jab, jab by Abarai - just one landing.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warrior misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warrior. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai moves in looking to clinch but Warrior pushes him off.#CL#
Abarai moves into the clinch.
Abarai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Abarai tries to work over Warrior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Warrior avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Abarai tries to stall but Warrior uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Warrior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Abarai counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Abarai.
Warrior looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Warrior swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range. #CL#
Abarai clinches up against the cage.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior looking to slow down the pace here.
Warrior dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Warrior is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards. #T1#
Warrior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Warrior to work.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abarai lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Abarai.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warrior tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Warrior back against the cage.
Abarai taking a breather.#BC#
Abarai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
The Ultimate Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Warrior blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Warrior misses.
Abarai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Warrior.
Warrior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Warrior scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warrior is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abarai with a body shot.
Warrior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Warrior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Warrior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Warrior's head back. #CL#
Abarai clinches up with Warrior and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warrior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Warrior.
Abarai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Warrior lands a shoulder strike.
Warrior lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
Warrior misses with a punch to the body.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Warrior can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Warrior tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Warrior back against the cage. #T4#
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Warrior wants to stall.
Abarai taking a breather.
Warrior lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warrior misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: VKT 1
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petit throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Petit throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Petit's ribs.
Petit walks into a left hand.
A jab from Petit misses.
A combination from Petit does no damage.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petit lands with a kick to the temple. Abarai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Petit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand.
Abarai digs a good hook to Petit's body.
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petit tries to move into range but Abarai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petit throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abarai connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Petit's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Petit - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Renji Abarai!
After winning the bout, Renji Abarai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jean Luc Petit was interviewed post fight and said '6.6'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Chad Melendez has been cut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Melendez .
Abarai wants to get back to his feet but Melendez is dominant here and he's now got Abarai's back!
Melendez keeps control of the position easily here as Abarai tries to buck him off.
Melendez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Abarai up.
Melendez scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Abarai is looking for a way out.
I really don't envy Abarai right now.
Melendez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Abarai to escape the position. #T1#
Melendez is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Abarai. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Abarai grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Melendez gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Melendez is cranking Abarai's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Abarai! He's tightened the choke and Abarai is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Melendez !

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