Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Mahomes moves into the clinch.
Mahomes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant tries a body shot but Mahomes blocks it. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahomes moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Mahomes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mahomes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Grant lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Grant misses.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.#T1#
A big right from Grant misses.
Mahomes moves away from the strike by Grant.
Mahomes feints a jab promting Grant to slip. Mahomes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mahomes 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.
Mahomes with a jab.
Mahomes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grant checks it well.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Mahomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahomes jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mahomes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahomes.
Mahomes moves away from the strike by Grant.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Mahomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahomes moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Mahomes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Mahomes closes the distance and clinches.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mahomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Grant.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahomes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Grant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Mahomes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Mahomes as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Mahomes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahomes throws out the jab.
Mahomes scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Donk. Mahomes catches Grant right on the button with a cross.
Mahomes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahomes, as that shot connected.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
It looked like Grant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahomes.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Mahomes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Mahomes lands a jab.
Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Grant throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Mahomes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant. #T4#
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahomes under the eye.
Mahomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.#CL2#
Mahomes rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes feints a counter leg kick.
Mahomes lands a nice looking body kick.
Grant lands a high kick!
Mahomes lands a jab to the head.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mahomes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mahomes defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Grant instigates a clinch.
Mahomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant 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.
Still in the clinch, Mahomes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Mahomes.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Mahomes lands a left hand.
Mahomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage. #T1#
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
Mahomes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Mahomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Mahomes moves out of range easily.
Mahomes lands with an overhand left.
Grant misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Mahomes moves out of range easily.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant drops his hands momentarily and Mahomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grant misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Mahomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant thuds his right hand into Mahomes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Mahomes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Mahomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Mahomes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahomes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Grant.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Mahomes lands with a shot to the body.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahomes.
Mahomes looks to throw a body kick
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahomes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahomes slips a jab from Grant.
Grant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
Grant is looking to chop away at Mahomes's legs.
It seemed like Mahomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Grant scores with a one two! Mahomes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahomes.
Mahomes scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahomes misses the body punch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahomes throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant is looking to clinch but Mahomes is avoiding it.
Mahomes throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahomes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahomes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahomes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Mahomes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Mahomes fails to land.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahomes gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant lands a jab.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a jab to the nose.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Mahomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Mahomes's head but Mahomes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Mahomes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Mahomes finds it's way through Grant's defenses. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.
The fighters circling - Mahomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Mahomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Mahomes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grant blocks it well.
Mahomes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahomes blocks a jab.
Mahomes doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahomes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahomes cracks Grant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahomes!
Mahomes connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Grant punishes Mahomes's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Grant.
Mahomes checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahomes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mahomes. Beautiful body shot.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Mahomes moved out of range nicely.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahomes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Mahomes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Mahomes connects with a body shot.
Mahomes misses with a double jab.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grant's head.
Mahomes connects with a crisp jab.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Mahomes. Those never looked like landing.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
As Grant backs off Mahomes throws a huge counter combo but Grant manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahomes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Grant throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Rahamies counters with a straight right hand.
Grant thows a body kick. Rahamies tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant tests Rahamies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Rahamies counters with a nice body kick.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahamies's head backwards.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies slips a straight right by Grant.
Rahamies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahamies's head.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
Grant blocks a head kick by Rahamies.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rahamies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rahamies takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Rahamies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahamies.
Rahamies needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahamies needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahamies checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahamies misses the target.
Rahamies takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
Grant connects with a leg kick.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rahamies counters with a thumping low kick.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant jabs Rahamies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Grant.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Rahamies moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahamies drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Rahamies avoids it.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Rahamies.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahamies throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Rahamies counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rahamies with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
A swing and a miss from Rahamies.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies tried to counter with a leg kick but Grant avoided it.
A punch combination from Rahamies 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!
Donk. Grant catches Rahamies right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant tries to move into range but Rahamies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Grant throws the left hand but Rahamies avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant sizes up Rahamies 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.
Rahamies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rahamies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rahamies if he has to take too many more of those.
Rahamies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahamies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rahamies scores with a three punch combo!
Grant lunges at Rahamies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahamies's hand.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Rahamies counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rahamies.
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Rahamies counters with a leg kick.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Rahamies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant slips under a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rahamies might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahamies.
Rahamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rahamies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahamies 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.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rahamies counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grant takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rahamies moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant blocks a body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head.
Rahamies tries to break the clinch but Grant is controlling the position.
Rahamies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grant tries to work over Rahamies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahamies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahamies doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Rahamies throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grant.
Rahamies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Grant misses.
It looked like Rahamies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahamies slips a jab from Grant.
Rahamies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Rahamies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahamies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant lands a nice hook to Rahamies's body. Rahamies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahamies checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Rahamies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Grant.#T4#
Grant lunges at Rahamies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahamies's hand.
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
Rahamies lands with a nice combination. Grant backs away looking to recover.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Rahamies seems unphased.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Rahamies fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grant just manages to avoid it.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant lands a jab.
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant throws a leg kick but Rahamies checks it.
A jab from Grant misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ilari Rahamies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Rahamies swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rahamies slips a jab from Grant.
Rahamies is looking for a counter combo.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahamies misses the target.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Rahamies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Rahamies slips the punch.
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahamies off the cage and back into range.
Grant throws a leg kick but Rahamies checks it.
Grant scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Rahamies bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
It looked like Rahamies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Rahamies misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant tries to clinch but Rahamies moves out of range.
Rahamies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Rahamies tried to counter with a leg kick but Grant avoided it.
Rahamies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rahamies looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Rahamies walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahamies. That's going to slow Grant down. #T2#
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Rahamies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Rahamies tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
Rahamies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahamies throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant scores with a jab.
Grant scores with a jab.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahamies takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Rahamies with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
Grant is looking to chop away at Rahamies's legs.
Rahamies tried to counter with a leg kick but Grant avoided it.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Rahamies tried to counter with a leg kick but Grant avoided it.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Rahamies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant stalks Rahamies and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rahamies's face. Rahamies staggers backwards, shaken.
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Rahamies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahamies moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Rahamies throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Rahamies lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Rahamies tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahamies looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Rahamies.
Grant keeps Rahamies at a distance using the push kick.
Grant clobbers Rahamies with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Grant counters with a nice leg kick.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant lands a head shot.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Drake throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Drake counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Grant! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dezmond Drake!
After winning the bout, Dezmond Drake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Fisher blocks a jab.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fisher jabs at Grant's body.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grant doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant scores with a push kick.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fisher. That did some damage!
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Fisher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fisher 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.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant walks into a left hand.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant flicks out a counter leg kick but Fisher steps away.
Fisher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a nice body kick.
Fisher lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Fisher misses.
Grant tries a quick counter leg kick but Fisher is wise to it.
Fisher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Fisher slips a jab from Grant.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Fisher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Grant connects with a body shot.
Fisher slips a straight right by Grant.
A little feinted left hand from Fisher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fisher's hands.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a low kick, right behind Fisher 's knee.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant tries to move into range but Fisher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Fisher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Fisher moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Fisher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Fisher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Fisher throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fisher.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Fisher's front leg but catches the back leg as Fisher tries to avoid it.
Grant is looking to slow Fisher down with leg kicks. #T3#
Grant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fisher takes a step back to recover.
Fisher misses with a low kick.
A cross from Grant lands.
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Fisher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fisher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Fisher finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grant avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Fisher blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher.
Fisher throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fisher connects with a right hand. Grant shakes it off.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fisher misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.#CL2#
Grant instigates a clinch.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Fisher's ribcage.
A short right from Grant.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Fisher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fisher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fisher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fisher misses with an uppercut
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Fisher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fisher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fisher tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fisher moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
It looked like Fisher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Fisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fisher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fisher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fisher lands with a shot to the body.
Grant tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it. #T1#
Fisher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Fisher misses
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fisher really felt that one!
Fisher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant lands with a hook. Fisher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fisher moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Fisher will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fisher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Grant throws out a counter right but Fisher avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fisher.
Fisher moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Fisher with a jab.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Fisher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Grant lands.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a body kick that stops Fisher in his tracks momentarily.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Fisher.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher misses with a looping left.
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fisher's hands.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant thuds his right hand into Fisher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fisher moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Fisher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisher in his tracks.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Fisher 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.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grant throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grant slips a jab from Fisher.
Grant jabs Fisher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fisher thuds a left hand into Grant's body.
Fisher misses with an uppercut.
Grant is looking to chop away at Fisher's legs.
Fisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fisher motions for Grant to come forward. Fisher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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 scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Grant.#T4#
Fisher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Grant jabs at Fisher's body.
Grant blocks a jab.
Fisher walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Grant forces Fisher back against the cage and clinches.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisher digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Fisher works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
Fisher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisher.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fisher. #BC#
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Grant catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
Fisher misses the shot to the body.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Fisher counters with a thumping low kick.
Fisher walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Fisher throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Fisher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fisher misses the shot to the body.
Fisher lands a really nice looking cross but Grant seems unphased.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisher loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Fisher connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Grant is rocked!
Fisher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?
Fisher drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Grant right on the button. Grant goes down! Fisher follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fisher gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fisher!
An out of breath John Fisher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 256 Thorn vs Kirin
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Egyptian works the jab nicely.
Egyptian 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.
Grant throws a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Egyptian sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grant!
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egyptian circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.#CL2#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Egyptian tries to break the clinch but Grant is controlling the position.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Egyptian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Egyptian is keeping busy.#T1#
Grant stalling.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Grant prevents Egyptian from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Grant.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to pull guard but Grant holds him up against the cage and eventually Egyptian drops back down to his feet.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Grant avoiding damage.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Egyptian wants to get back to striking at distance but Grant won't allow it. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Grant.
Grant gets underhooks to prevent Egyptian's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant lands a nice knee to the body.
Grant lands with a short shot to the head.
Egyptian is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Grant.
Grant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant lands a body shot. #BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Grant catches Egyptian right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grant - that will leave a mark!
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Egyptian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grant throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Grant throws a series of punches but Egyptian avoids them all with ease.
Egyptian misses with a straight left.
Grant throws a combination. Egyptian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Egyptian checks a low kick from Grant.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target. #TD#
Egyptian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Egyptian wants to advance to full mount but Grant doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian works over Grant with some ground and pound from guard.
Grant has momentary wrist control but Egyptian slips an elbow through the middle.
Egyptian throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely. #T4#
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant pulls Egyptian in close to prevent any damage.
Egyptian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Egyptian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grant trying to keep a closed guard but Egyptian is proving a slippery customer.
Egyptian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grant with a jab.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Grant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Egyptian doesn't seem phased though.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Egyptian 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.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grant enables Egyptian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian content to stall in guard here.
Egyptian throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Egyptian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Egyptian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egyptian advances position into side control!#SUB#
Egyptian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Egyptian seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Egyptian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grant wants to control but Egyptian postures up.
Egyptian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Egyptian goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grant has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Egyptian but great work by Grant.
Egyptian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Egyptian actively working from the bottom here.
Egyptian is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Egyptian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grant is working away from the top position though.
Egyptian is trying to get back to full guard.
Egyptian wants to sweep but Grant has passed to side control!
Grant working away.
Egyptian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Egyptian wants to get back to full guard.
Grant stalling.
Egyptian tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
Egyptian gets full guard.
Ishmael Egyptian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Egyptian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.
Egyptian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Egyptian is looking for a triangle here but Grant uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Egyptian tries to bench press Grant off him but Grant keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Egyptian's hands.
Egyptian shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Grant.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egyptian has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Egyptian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Egyptian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Egyptian on the side of the head. #TD#
Egyptian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Egyptian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Egyptian thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Egyptian.
Egyptian works his way into side control. #SUB#
Egyptian goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grant has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Egyptian but great work by Grant.
Ishmael Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Egyptian tries to control but Grant manages to take his back.
Egyptian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Egyptian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Egyptian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Egyptian is trying desperately to improve position.
Egyptian is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Egyptian tries to lock up and control but Grant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian is trying to reverse the position but instead Grant has taken his back - oops!
Grant gets his hands free as Egyptian looks to control.
Egyptian is in bad spot here.
Grant has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Egyptian's body. #T4#
Egyptian is in bad spot here.
Egyptian looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Egyptian tries to escape but Grant has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Egyptian manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grant's guard. Nice work there by Egyptian.
Egyptian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
A relieved looking Aubrey Grant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ishmael Egyptian was interviewed post fight and said 'What the hell was that?'.

Event: DMMA 251 Lovanov vs Tyler
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Grant punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Grant misses with a hook to the body
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant cracks Drake with a good jab.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant delivers a nice body kick.
Grant misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
Nice shot by Grant.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant cracks Drake with a good jab.
Drake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drake takes one on the button.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drake.
Grant with the inside leg kick.
Grant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake misses with a looping left.
Drake tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
Grant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Grant cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Grant tenderised Drake's leg. Drake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Grant misses.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Grant.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drake checks a leg kick.#T4#
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake scores with a jab to the head.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
Drake misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Grant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grant misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Drake throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Grant looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Grant counters with a two punch combo.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Drake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake 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.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Drake lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake slips under a jab from Grant.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant moves away from the strike by Drake.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Grant lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Drake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Drake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Drake works the jab nicely.
Grant connects with a right hand. Drake shakes it off.
Grant wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Grant lands an overhand right.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Jab by Grant.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
As Grant looks to move away, Drake throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.#T3#
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Grant cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Grant misses the jab.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grant tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant misses with the combination.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Grant scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drake moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Grant feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Grant slips a jab from Drake.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grant. That one must have hurt.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Grant tenderised Drake's leg. Drake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Grant swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Grant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grant misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drake throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range. #T1#
Drake 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.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant keeps Drake at a distance using the push kick.
Grant catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Grant.
Drake slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Grant looks to land a body kick but Drake moved away.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Dezmond Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake checks a leg kick.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant slips under a jab.
Grant 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.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Grant lands.
Grant scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A low kick from Grant misses
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
Drake throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Drake misses with a combination
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grant wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Drake misses.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant lands the left hand.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
Our winner, Aubrey Grant, 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 242 Panda vs Kuomanen
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rahamies is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Rahamies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahamies.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rahamies.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Rahamies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rahamies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rahamies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Rahamies 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.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Rahamies connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant wants to clinch up but Rahamies keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Rahamies's defenses.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahamies's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahamies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Grant lands the left hand.#T1#
Grant looks to land a right hand but Rahamies moved out of range.
Rahamies feints a counter leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a body punch
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahamies.
Grant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Grant misses with a body kick.
A cross from Rahamies lands.
Rahamies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahamies misses with a looping left.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahamies checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grant delivers a nice body kick.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies connects with a single shot there.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Grant wants to slow Rahamies down by chopping away at his legs.
Grant takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies scores with a hook.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rahamies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Rahamies throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Rahamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant slips under a jab.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahamies.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Grant slips a straight right by Rahamies.
Rahamies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant scores with a hook.#T3#
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Rahamies's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rahamies duly obliges.
Grant lunges at Rahamies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahamies's hand.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant throws a hook but Rahamies blocks it.
Grant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rahamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant misses with an uppercut. Rahamies saw that one coming.
Rahamies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahamies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahamies misses with a straight right. #T4#
Rahamies slips under a jab from Grant.
Good leg kick by Rahamies.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Rahamies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahamies lands a head kick. Grant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahamies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Rahamies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grant thinking.
Grant cracks Rahamies with a good jab.
Rahamies swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies is looking for the big counter here.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
A clash of legs there as Rahamies blocks the low kick.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahamies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Rahamies does it's job there.
Rahamies checks a leg kick.
Rahamies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grant tries to land a front kick but Rahamies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rahamies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahamies.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant checks a low kick from Rahamies.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant throws a push kick but Rahamies slaps the foot to one side.
Rahamies now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Grant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies misses with a wild body shot.
Grant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahamies will feel that in the morning.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rahamies under the eye.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies works Grant's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Rahamies's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahamies scrambles back to his feet.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant slips a straight right by Rahamies.
And Grant counters with a quick kick to the body but Rahamies blocks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grant!
Rahamies with a nice calf kick.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahamies lands with a hook. Grant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Rahamies throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Rahamies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant moves out of range as Rahamies strikes.
Grant scores with a hook.
Rahamies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
Rahamies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Grant throws a jab when Rahamies was well out of range.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Rahamies misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahamies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahamies connects with a crisp jab.
Rahamies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grant tests Rahamies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rahamies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies misses with a hook.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahamies.#T3#
Rahamies misses the jab.
Rahamies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
A nice side step and Rahamies releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rahamies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rahamies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Rahamies's head back.
Rahamies throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grant might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Rahamies misses with a wild body shot.
Grant avoids the head kick by Rahamies.
Grant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahamies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grant scrambles back to his feet.
Rahamies looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Nice shot by Grant.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahamies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Rahamies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahamies moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Grant sizes up Rahamies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rahamies misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant throws a body punch but Rahamies moves out of range.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant throws a hook but Rahamies blocks it.
Grant 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 telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rahamies's hands.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant tried to score with a low kick but Rahamies checks it.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant lands a nice looking body kick.
Grant catches Rahamies with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies slips under a jab from Grant.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Rahamies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rahamies was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Rahamies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies lands a jab.
Rahamies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant cracks a nice hook into Rahamies's ribs.
Rahamies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant with a hook.
Rahamies takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Grant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahamies misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.#T1#
Rahamies throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Rahamies throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Rahamies throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rahamies throws a big shot that misses.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rahamies.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahamies.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant throws a leg kick but Rahamies checks it. #T2#
Rahamies takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahamies avoids the head kick by Grant.
Rahamies lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahamies defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Rahamies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant moves away from the strike by Rahamies.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant throws a lazy body kick
and Rahamies counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Grant.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahamies slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Rahamies misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahamies lands a lovely overhand right.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Rahamies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rahamies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rahamies checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Rahamies moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies blocks a jab.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Rahamies.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahamies.
Rahamies connects with a crisp jab.
Rahamies lands a nice looking body shot.
Rahamies thumps Grant with a low kick.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
Grant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant throws a low kick but Rahamies avoids it.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahamies.
Grant cracks Rahamies with an open hand slap.#CL#
Grant clinches up with Rahamies and pushes him back against the cage.
Rahamies tries to break free but Grant pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant. #BC2#
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Rahamies tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rahamies tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahamies misses the shot to the body.

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 Aubrey Grant.
I think Rahamies 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ilari Rahamies!
Ilari Rahamies thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 234 Drake vs Cortez
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Grant cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Grant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Drake misses.
Grant tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake misses with a looping left.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Grant - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant digs a good hook to Drake's body.
Grant scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake blocks a low kick nicely.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
Grant is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grant blocking some punches.
Drake working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.
Drake tries a body shot but Grant blocks it. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Grant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant tries to stall but Drake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant stalling against the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Grant pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from Grant. #T3#
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Drake misses.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#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!
Good shot there by Grant.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grant misses with a left hand
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Grant misses the body punch
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Drake stumbling back into the cage.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Drake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Grant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Grant landing knees to the head.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Drake gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant misses with some punches.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grant tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Grant effectively controlling the action here.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Grant stalling in the clinch but Drake improves position.
Grant stalling in the clinch.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake working aggressively here.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant tries a body shot but Drake blocks it. #T3#
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Grant lands a shot to the body.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant looking to stall.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Grant prevents a body shot from Drake.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Drake gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Drake takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards. #T4#
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dezmond Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant lands with a light punch inside.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant trying to stall but Drake improves his position.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Grant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Grant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant lands a head shot.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant tried to score with a low kick but Drake checks it.
Grant looks for the body kick but Drake saw that one coming.
Drake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drake misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant with a jab.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Drake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Drake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drake slips under a jab from Grant.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant feints a counter leg kick.
Drake scores with a decent looking hook.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Drake avoids the body shot from Grant.
Drake blocks a jab.
Grant throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dezmond Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Grant coming out on top.
Grant tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Drake's side.
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Grant shapes to counter with a head kick.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
Drake moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Drake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drake cracks Grant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant with a nice cross.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drake walks into a jab.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries to move into range but Drake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Drake in the body.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Drake was not able to check.
Grant works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
A relieved looking Aubrey Grant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Okoroji throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okoroji's head backwards.
Okoroji takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Okoroji off balance momentarily.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Okoroji.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Okoroji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Okoroji off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoroji or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant, which made it look bad.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Okoroji's defenses.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Okoroji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 lands the left hand.
Okoroji takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okoroji.
Okoroji throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Okoroji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but Okoroji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Okoroji works his foot free and advances to mount.
Okoroji looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant has given up his back here. Will Okoroji look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Okoroji working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for the RNC. #T2#
Grant staying busy and making it hard for Okoroji to control. #SUB2#
Grant preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Okoroji. #SUB2#
Okoroji working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji has the hooks in. Grant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Okoroji is persistently looking for the submission but Grant is defending it well.
Grant has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Okoroji.#SUB2#
Okoroji is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Grant with him. Grant is trying to defend but Okoroji has an arm under the chin now! Grant grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yakubu Okoroji!
Our winner, Yakubu Okoroji, 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 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Grant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant with a nice cross.
Joshy tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joshy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Joshy tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joshy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Joshy.
Grant 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Grant connects with the punch.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy tries a quick counter leg kick but Grant is wise to it.
Grant tries to clinch but Joshy is having none of it.
Joshy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.#CL#
Grant clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joshy as Grant tries to tie him up.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joshy pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joshy is defending well for now.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Joshy scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant working Joshy over with knees to the body.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant trying to control the position but instead, Joshy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grant into the cage.
Joshy misses with a knee strike.
Grant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Grant as the two fighters clinch.
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Joshy.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but Grant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joshy is working Grant over against the cage.
Joshy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Joshy as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant lands an uppercut.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joshy is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Grant won't allow it.
Grant blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Grant.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Grant tenderised Joshy's leg. Joshy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshy fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Grant cracks Joshy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joshy throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Joshy swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Joshy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Joshy misses the jab.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.#T1#
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joshy's sensitive parts.
Grant connects with a leg kick.
Grant misses the jab.
As Grant backs off Joshy throws a huge counter combo but Grant manages to avoid it all.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Joshy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant lands the left hand.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joshy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Joshy tries to counter with a clinch but Grant shakes him off and moves away.
Joshy takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Joshy takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Grant has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Grant throws a big counter combination but Joshy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joshy is out of range and Grant settles back down.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Grant.
Joshy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Joshy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Joshy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grant. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Joshy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy wants to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch position.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.
Joshy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshy thuds a left hand into Grant's body.
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Joshy off the cage and back into range.
Joshy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Grant moves away from the strike by Joshy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Grant throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joshy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Joshy takes one on the button.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant tried to score with a low kick but Joshy checks it.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joshy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Joshy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grant lands with a cross.
Joshy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy takes one on the button.
Grant lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Joshy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joshy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Grant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grant - that will leave a mark!
Joshy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grant takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joshy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Grant moves into the clinch.
Grant trying to stall but Joshy improves his position.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant lands a knee to the body.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshy avoids it.
Joshy lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Joshy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grant blocks it with crossed arms.
Grant pushes Joshy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubrey Grant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshy.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Joshy avoids the damage to the body.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy lands an uppercut.
Joshy fails to pull 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Joshy scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Grant.
Grant blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Grant looking to slow down the pace here.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Joshy.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Grant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joshy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Grant has Joshy pushed against the cage.
Joshy tries a body shot but Grant blocks it. #T3#
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Joshy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joshy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Joshy landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aubrey Grant has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant wants to stall.
Grant is trying to stall.
Grant seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Joshy is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Grant landing knees to the body.
Grant is looking to control Joshy's arms but Joshy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grant has his back to the cage. #T4#
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Grant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant looking to stall.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Joshy avoids the damage to the body.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Joshy - that landed with a thud.
Joshy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant lands a right hand.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
A relieved looking Aubrey Grant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Pinkman off balance momentarily.
Grant lands a front kick.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Pinkman throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkman throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinkman takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant moves away from the strike by Pinkman.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinkman checks the leg kick.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinkman throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Grant takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pinkman.
Grant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Pinkman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grant won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Grant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Pinkman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Pinkman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pinkman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grant!
Pinkman controlling from mount.
Pinkman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pinkman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Grant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pinkman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinkman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pinkman controlling from mount. #SUB#
Pinkman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant tries to reverse the position but Pinkman maintains control.
Pinkman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Pinkman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grant tries to hold on but Pinkman pushes him away. #SUB#
Pinkman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pinkman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Pinkman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands a front kick.
Grant connects with the punch.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant's corner calls for a 1-2. Grant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Grant 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.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Grant seems unphased.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kersikov throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grant.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Grant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Kersikov checks a leg kick. #T3#
Grant lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant connects with a jab.
Kersikov moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Grant sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Grant avoids it this time.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Kersikov.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Grant throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.#T4##CL2#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
Grant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Grant for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Grant has Kersikov pressed against the cage.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Grant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kersikov tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kersikov catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Grant.#CL2#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Grant blocks it. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kersikov.
Grant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov cracks Grant with a good jab.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Grant.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Grant thumps Kersikov with a low kick.#CL2#
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Grant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.#T3#
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kersikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Kersikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Kersikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
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 Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Grant drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Kersikov forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grant tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grant.
Kersikov stalling.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Grant.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Grant tries to tie him up.
Kersikov'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.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant tries to stall but Kersikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.#T3#
Grant working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Grant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow. #T4#
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov stalling against the cage.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Grant.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
A nice left hand lands by Grant.
Grant stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

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 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 182 Outback vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Grant.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku under the eye.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Grant finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grant on the side of the head.
Ekaku defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Ekaku misses with a jab to the body
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a lazy head kick
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ekaku throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Grant.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Ekaku in the body.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Grant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant throws a head kick that Ekaku semi-blocks.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekaku should have avoided that one.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Grant.#T3#
Ekaku scores with a head kick.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Grant.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Grant works over Ekaku's head and body with a nice combination.
Grant scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy left from Ekaku finds it's target.
Ekaku lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Grant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Grant misses with the combination.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Grant throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Grant throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ekaku misses
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Grant moved away.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Ekaku misses with a straight right. #T1#
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Grant works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku avoids the head kick by Grant.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.#T2#
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant scores with a nice head shot.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant lands the left hand.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Grant throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Grant.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
Ekaku scores with a head kick. Grant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Grant down.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Grant in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Grant tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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!
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Ekaku misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Grant rushes Ekaku and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku is working Grant over against the cage.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku is stalling here. #BC2#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Grant.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Ekaku thinks about countering with a head kick.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Grant.
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Grant thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily. #T1#
Ekaku scores with a shot to the body.
Grant slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grant.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant misses with the combination.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant misses with a looping right.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Grant.#T2#
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant tries to move into range but Ekaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Grant misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Grant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
Grant slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku scores with a decent looking hook.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Grant slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grant.
Grant tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekaku lands with a nice body kick.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Grant.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Grant moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Ekaku's torso.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Grant motions for Ekaku to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aubrey Grant.
I've got Grant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aubrey Grant!
A very excited looking Aubrey Grant 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 173 Panda vs Schults 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Fujimaro saw that one coming.
Grant misses with a hook.
Fujimaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Grant avoided it.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Fujimaro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Grant lands with a hook. Fujimaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick.
Fujimaro on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch successfully.
Fujimaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimaro misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujimaro.
Grant blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Fujimaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Fujimaro.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
Fujimaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Fujimaro.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Fujimaro avoids the damage to the body.
Fujimaro lands with a light punch inside.
Grant is looking to control Fujimaro's arms but Fujimaro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grant has his back to the cage.
Fujimaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grant.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant working aggressively here.
Fujimaro misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimaro misses with a body punch.
Fujimaro lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A short left from Grant.
Fujimaro tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Fujimaro back against the cage.
Fujimaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Fujimaro tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Fujimaro back against the cage.
Fujimaro tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant is working Fujimaro over against the cage.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Fujimaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant lands an uppercut.
Fujimaro lands a nice uppercut.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro misses with the head strike.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Fujimaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujimaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action. #BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujimaro throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fujimaro drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Grant misses.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro connects with a looping right hand.
Fujimaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant thows a body kick. Fujimaro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimaro digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujimaro in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Fujimaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Fujimaro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Fujimaro moves away and avoids it.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Fujimaro is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Fujimaro slips the punch.
Fujimaro scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Fujimaro misses.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but Grant moved away.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Fujimaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fujimaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Grant - just one landing.
Grant throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Grant throws a head kick that misses
and Fujimaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fujimaro.
A good leg kick by Fujimaro.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fujimaro counters with a straight right hand.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Fujimaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grant 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.
Fujimaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant blocks a jab.
Fujimaro throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fujimaro.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fujimaro 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 Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1##CL#
Fujimaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fujimaro lands a right hand.
Grant lands a left hand.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fujimaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimaro can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Fujimaro digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Grant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimaro tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Fujimaro back against the cage.
Fujimaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro prevents a body shot from Grant. #T2#
Fujimaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimaro misses with a body punch.
Sone Fujimaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Fujimaro - that landed with a thud.
Fujimaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Grant prevents a body shot from Fujimaro.
A hook to the body from Fujimaro.
Sone Fujimaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Fujimaro has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujimaro.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimaro tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Fujimaro back against the cage.
Fujimaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujimaro throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimaro lands a body shot. #T3#
Fujimaro misses with a body punch.
Fujimaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujimaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujimaro tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fujimaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Fujimaro misses with a punch to the body.
Grant working aggressively here.
Fujimaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fujimaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards. #T4#
Grant lands a left hand.
Fujimaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujimaro avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Fujimaro avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimaro.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujimaro.
A short right from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
Grant scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grant pushes Fujimaro away with a front kick.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimaro misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Fujimaro.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant 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.
Fujimaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fujimaro momentarily.
Fujimaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Fujimaro's leg but Fujimaro calmly moves out of range.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujimaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fujimaro swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Grant. #CL2#
Fujimaro tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Grant is stalling here.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Fujimaro lands a body punch.
Grant wants to stall.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Fujimaro has the dominant position.
Fujimaro blocking some punches.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimaro misses with a body punch.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimaro.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant avoiding damage. #T2#
Grant misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Fujimaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.
Grant blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro prevents a body shot from Grant.
Grant looking to throw knees to the head but Fujimaro is blocking nicely.
Grant leaning against his opponent.
Grant is trying to push Fujimaro away but Fujimaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimaro fails to land.
Fujimaro misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Fujimaro avoids the damage to the body.
Fujimaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Fujimaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards. #T3#
Grant tries to work over Fujimaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimaro tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
Fujimaro tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimaro misses with a punch to the body.
Grant prevents a body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Fujimaro managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Fujimaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimaro blocking some punches.
Grant blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Fujimaro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Fujimaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.
Fujimaro lands a body punch.
A short right from Fujimaro.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fujimaro lands a body shot.
Fujimaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujimaro.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fujimaro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aubrey Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 166 Harakka vs Hall 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Grant misses with a left hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Grant scores with a slapping inside 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!#CL2#
Kersikov pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Grant improves position.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kersikov is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Grant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kersikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Grant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside. #T4#
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Grant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov 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#
Kersikov clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov tries to clinch
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov tries to clinch
and Grant makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Grant. #CL2#
Kersikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Kersikov gets through Grant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Grant.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grant obliges.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Grant blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
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 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kersikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to stall but Grant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage. #T2#
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kersikov trying to stall but Grant improves his position.
Grant misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant working aggressively here.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov is pushing Grant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grant on the inside.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Pinkman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Pinkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Pinkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkman misses with a looping left.
Pinkman connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinkman throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Pinkman lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pinkman drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinkman scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head. #T1#
Pinkman lands with a light punch inside.
Pinkman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinkman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant scores a nice knee to the body.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman is trying to drag Grant to the mat but Grant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinkman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Pinkman blocking some punches.
Pinkman misses with a punch to the body.
Grant prevents a body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Pinkman looking to stall.
Grant connects with a knee to the head.
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pinkman - that landed with a thud.
Pinkman avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Grant.
Pinkman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Grant looking to throw knees to the head but Pinkman is blocking nicely.
Grant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinkman's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Grant.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinkman.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinkman is defending well for now.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Good body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Pinkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant blocks a body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a right hand.
Pinkman avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant lands a right hand.
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 lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinkman won't want to take too many of those.
Grant scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Pinkman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Pinkman - that landed with a thud.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Pinkman.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Pinkman can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Grant lands an uppercut.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinkman.
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 Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pinkman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinkman finds it's way round the side to connect with Grant's head.
Pinkman blocks a low kick nicely.
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinkman scores with a jab.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Pinkman misses with a looping right.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a hook
and Pinkman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Grant.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Pinkman closes the distance and pushes Grant back into the cage.
Pinkman tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Pinkman back against the cage.
Pinkman managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pinkman.
Pinkman swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant lands a knee to the head.
Grant prevents a body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aubrey Grant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Grant lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinkman lands a left hand.
Pinkman goes for a takedown attempt but Grant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Pinkman throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Pinkman lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Grant is predictable there
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Pinkman feints a jab promting Grant to slip. Pinkman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Pinkman sees coming a mile off.
Grant avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Pinkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant misses with a hook.
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinkman throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant throws a series of punches but Pinkman avoids them all with ease.
Pinkman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grant avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Nice shot by Pinkman.#T4#
Pinkman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinkman misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinkman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Pinkman was not able to check.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman 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.#R3#
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
As Pinkman backs off Grant throws a huge counter combo but Pinkman manages to avoid it all.
Pinkman tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinkman swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Grant throws a body kick that misses.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pinkman misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinkman thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinkman tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Pinkman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinkman wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Pinkman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Pinkman moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Pinkman checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinkman.
Grant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinkman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Pinkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grant doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinkman throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Pinkman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Pinkman.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Grant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinkman connects with a crisp jab.
Pinkman wants to clinch.
Grant throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Pinkman misses with a looping right.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Pinkman as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Grant.#T4#
Pinkman slips a jab from Grant.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinkman, as that shot connected.
Grant staying out of range there.
Pinkman is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Pinkman lands with a good body shot.
Pinkman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pinkman lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant throws the left hand but Pinkman avoids the punch easily.
Pinkman attempts a counter takedown but Grant avoids it well and moves away.
Pinkman cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Pinkman scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pinkman connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Pinkman finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Pinkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Pinkman rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Pinkman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinkman pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Pinkman working aggressively here.
A short right from Pinkman on the inside.
Pinkman tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Pinkman takes a shot to the head.
Grant scores a nice knee to the body.
Pinkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Pinkman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but Grant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grant smiles and moves away.
Grant slips under a jab.
Pinkman throws a hook but Grant blocks it.#T2#
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pinkman is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Grant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Grant misses the jab.
Pinkman swings widly with a right hand
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinkman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grant misses with a looping left.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Pinkman had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinkman finds it's way round the side to connect with Grant's head.
Pinkman tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Pinkman slips a jab from Grant.
Pinkman throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grant counters with 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Pinkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Pinkman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinkman to get the leverage.
Pinkman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinkman lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pinkman is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman stalling away here and it's allowed Grant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Pinkman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Pinkman won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Pinkman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grant misses with a hook. Pinkman ducked under it nicely.
Pinkman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Pinkman staying out of range there.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinkman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pinkman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grant throws out a loose jab but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pinkman drives through with a takedown into Grant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pinkman stands and throws Grant's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Pinkman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grant is being controlled here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Grant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinkman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinkman in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinkman 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:47
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XVI
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Grant thows a body kick. Obi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Obi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Grant there.
Obi stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant sizes up Obi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Obi shrugs it off though.
Obi misses with a straight right.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Obi manages to avoid it.
Grant throws a hook but Obi avoids it easily.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.
Grant keeps Obi at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Obi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Obi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.#T1#
Grant misses with a hook. Obi ducked under it nicely.
Obi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obi throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obi.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Obi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grant throws the left hand but Obi avoids the punch easily.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Obi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obi misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Grant gets a clinch. #TD2#
Obi pulls Grant into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Obi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Obi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Obi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Grant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Obi trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Obi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.#SUB2#
Obi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grant is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obi.
Obi manages to get back to half guard.
Obi is trying to control but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Obi has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Obi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Obi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grant is fighting to break Obi's control of his arms but Obi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Obi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obi checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Obi's shoulder, as Obi tries to avoid the shot.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Grant cracks Obi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obi takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Obi.
It seemed like Obi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Obi.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obi can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Grant finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Grant tenderised Obi's leg. Obi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
It seemed like Obi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obi looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Obi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Obi cracks a nice hook into Grant's ribs.
Grant with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obi misses with a hook.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Obi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Obi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant throws a combination that misses
enabling Obi to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Obi misses with a straight left.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant throws a push kick but Obi slaps the foot to one side.
Obi takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Obi avoids it.#T3#
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obi moves out of range as Grant strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Obi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Obi sees coming a mile off.
Grant misses with a hook.
Obi ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Obi's head back.
Grant defending well as Obi loads up on a big left hand.
Grant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Obi avoids it.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obi throws out the jab.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant throws a head kick that Obi semi-blocks.
Grant 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Obi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obi throws a good cross that connects.
Obi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Obi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Obi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Obi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Obi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Obi slips under a jab from Grant.
Obi is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Obi moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant 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#
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Obi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obi avoids the body shot from Grant.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Obi moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Obi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant moves out of range as Obi strikes.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant throws a jab when Obi was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Obi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Obi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
A little jabbing left from Obi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Grant. #T1#
Grant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grant.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Obi with a nice cross.
Grant misses with the combination.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
A low kick lands for Grant.
A jab from Grant misses.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Obi misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Obi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Obi avoids it.
Obi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Obi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Obi moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Obi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant jabs Obi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
Obi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Obi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant slips a straight right by Obi.
Grant swings widly with a right hand
and Obi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant scores with a head kick. Obi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obi throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Obi counters with a nice body shot.
Grant throws a hook but Obi avoids it easily.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Obi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Grant.
Obi lands a jab to Grant's midsection.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Chike Obi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aubrey Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grant, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

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

#R1#
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinkman.
Grant lands the left hand.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Pinkman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinkman tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman misses with a looping left.
Pinkman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinkman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Pinkman is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Pinkman misses. #T1#
Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant misses with a hook.
Pinkman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman staying out of range there.
Pinkman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant throws a leg kick but Pinkman moved away.
Aubrey Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinkman misses the shot to the body.
Grant replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pinkman blocks it well.
Pinkman tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Grant is predictable there
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range. #T2#
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinkman blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinkman.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Pinkman attempts a counter takedown but Grant avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Pinkman misses.
A big left from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Pinkman closes the distance and pushes Grant back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Grant tries to stall but Pinkman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinkman blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinkman is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Pinkman lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Pinkman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grant can't fight it off and eventually Pinkman manages to take the fight to the floor. Grant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pinkman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pinkman won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Pinkman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Pinkman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinkman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The strikes coming from Pinkman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pinkman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grant defends well and Pinkman ends up having to push Grant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinkman digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Pinkman lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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 Pinkman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinkman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinkman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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 Pinkman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinkman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinkman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Pinkman lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Pinkman cracks Grant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinkman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.#T1#
Pinkman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pinkman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinkman dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinkman stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pinkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Jab, jab by Pinkman - just one landing.
Grant catches Pinkman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinkman slips a jab from Grant.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Pinkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Grant throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinkman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Pinkman takes one to the chin there.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinkman misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinkman's knee momentarily.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
Grant replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pinkman blocks it well.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but Pinkman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Pinkman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Pinkman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinkman is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Pinkman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
Pinkman wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Pinkman winds up and cracks Grant with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Pinkman is working for a submission of some sort.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Grant is defending well.
Pinkman stalling away here and it's allowed Grant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Pinkman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman walks into a jab.
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Pinkman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant throws a push kick but Pinkman slaps the foot to one side.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Grant.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Grant clobbers Pinkman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Pinkman slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant looks to throw a body kick
and Pinkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinkman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinkman moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Pinkman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman is staying tight to Grant's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grant parries the strikes from Pinkman easily there. Pinkman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grant to escape.
Pinkman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Grant wants to control but Pinkman postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Pinkman trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Pinkman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Grant is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Pinkman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Grant seems a little lost for a moment, as Pinkman dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinkman takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant moves away from the strike by Pinkman.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
Grant steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant lands the left hand.
Pinkman lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinkman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pinkman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grant. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jesse Pinkman 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#
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Pinkman shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Pinkman.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Pinkman there.
Pinkman scores with a jab. Grant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Pinkman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinkman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Pinkman slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman cracks Grant with a good jab.
Pinkman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Pinkman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinkman throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinkman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Grant is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinkman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinkman jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Pinkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinkman tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Pinkman.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinkman throws a shot to the body. #T2#
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 body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Pinkman has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinkman avoids the damage to the body.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Pinkman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinkman misses with a body punch.
Grant tries to work over Pinkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinkman blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Pinkman misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinkman controls his hands.
Pinkman cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
Grant gets through Pinkman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Grant. #TD#
Grant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pinkman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grant to the mat. Grant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grant keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Grant pulls Pinkman in close to prevent any damage.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Pinkman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom. #T4#
Grant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pinkman controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grant lands a jab.
Pinkman jabs at Grant's body.
Pinkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant looks to land a body kick but Pinkman moved away.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Pinkman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grant has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant tries to roll over but Pinkman keeps him under control.#T1#
Still in half guard, Pinkman seems content to control.
Pinkman is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinkman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grant is trying to maintain the position but Pinkman is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Pinkman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grant!
Pinkman controls the position from side control.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Grant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinkman controls the position.
Pinkman trying to control the position but Grant is working away. #SUB#
Pinkman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pinkman taking a breather here.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinkman controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Grant.
Pinkman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Pinkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Pinkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Pinkman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Pinkman takes one on the button.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinkman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinkman 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jesse Pinkman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 148 Dall Jr vs Grant
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant moves out of range as Dall Jr strikes.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dall Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grant wants to control but Dall Jr postures up.#SUB#
Dall Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant struggling a bit here.
Dall Jr trying to control the position but Grant is working away. #T1#
Grant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dall Jr is trying to control but Grant manages to pass to mount!
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Dall Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dall Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dall Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Dall Jr wants to escape the position. #T3#
Dall Jr trying to control the action but Grant just sinks the hooks in.
Dall Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dall Jr tries to escape but Grant has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dall Jr is keeping busy.
Grant gets his hands free as Dall Jr looks to control.
Dall Jr is in bad spot here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grant controlling the position well here. Dall Jr rolled but Grant kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Dall Jr right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dall Jr is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dall Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Dall Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall Jr fails with the takedown.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
Grant feints and then cracks Dall Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall Jr down. #T1#
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall Jr's head backwards.
Dall Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dall Jr misses with a low kick.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Dall Jr off balance momentarily.
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr connects with a right hand. Grant shakes it off.
Dall Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dall Jr throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall Jr.#T2#
Dall Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant lands with an overhand left.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
Aubrey Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.
Dall Jr walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Dall Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Dall Jr moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Grant looks for the body kick but Dall Jr saw that one coming.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Dall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall Jr.
Grant missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dall Jr blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Dall Jr pulls guard.
Dall Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Dall Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Grant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall Jr there!
Dall Jr is looking to improve his position but Grant isn't that keen on the idea.
Grant avoids the attempt from Dall Jr to control.#T4#
Grant content just to control the position here.
Grant manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dall Jr to take his back!
I really don't envy Dall Jr right now.
Dall Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grant.
Dall Jr wants to escape the position.
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.
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!#R3#
Dall Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant takes one to the chin there.
Dall Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grant checks it well.
Dall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant throws a hook but Dall Jr avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall Jr misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant, which made it look bad.
Dall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Dall Jr takes one to the chin there.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dall Jr misses with a hook.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Dall Jr is out of range.
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall Jr clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr scores with a jab. Grant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall Jr slips a straight right by Grant.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Dall Jr.
Grant blocks 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!
Nice defenses there by Dall Jr.
Grant throws a body punch but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grant lunges at Dall Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall Jr's hand.
Dall Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Dall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall Jr shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Dall Jr throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Dall Jr backing away here, and Grant unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dall Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Dall Jr was not able to check. #T3#
Dall Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick from Grant.
Dall Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Dall Jr misses.
Dall Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall Jr throws a low kick but Grant moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall Jr misses the target.
Dall Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Grant.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dall Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Dall Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Dall Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dall Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall Jr avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant scores with a jab.#CL#
Dall Jr darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Grant blocking some punches.
Dall Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Dall Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Grant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dall Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant lands a right hand.

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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!

Event: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Hang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grant lands the left hand.
Grant with a jab.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hang checks a low kick from Grant.
Hang throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hang avoids the head kick by Grant.
Hang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Hang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Hang's head back. #T1#
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
Hang walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Hang counters with a crisp one two that drops Grant! Hang thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grant to his feet! Grant is in big trouble!#ROC2#Grant is rocked!
Grant throws a nice head kick!
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Grant.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Hang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grant misses with the body kick
and Hang counters with a straight right hand.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Hang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Hang's side.
Hang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Hang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Hang slips the punch.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Hang blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant avoids the body shot from Hang.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Hang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hang motions for Grant to come forward. Hang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Hang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Hang counters with a two punch combo.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Grant's corner calls for a 1-2. Grant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
A low kick from Grant misses
and Hang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hang with a nice cross.
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Hang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Hang off the cage and back into range.
Hang blocks a leg kick.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Hang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hang ducks right into an uppercut from Grant.
Grant is looking to slow Hang down with leg kicks.
Grant connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hang throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hang jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Grant backs off Hang throws a huge counter combo but Grant manages to avoid it all.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hang misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hang misses the target.
Hang misses with a body shot
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Hang was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
It seemed like Hang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hang misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant with a nice cross.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Hang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hang rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Hang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hang.
Grant works on Hang's body with a couple of short punches.
Grant working aggressively here.
Hang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grant lands with a left to the head.
Hang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hang backwards.
Grant lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant lands an uppercut.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Hang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hang avoids it.#T2#
Hang cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
A short right from Grant on the inside. #BC2#
Hang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Hang slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grant. That one must have hurt.
Hang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Hang missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
It seemed like Hang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hang connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Hang shrugs it off though.
Hang avoids the body shot from Grant. #T3#
A low kick from Grant is predictable there
and Hang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grant's knee momentarily.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hang throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Hang walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Hang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant throws a leg kick but Hang moved away.
Hang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant with a jab.#CL2#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Hang has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant tries a body shot but Hang blocks it. #T4#
Hang lands a shoulder strike.
Hang swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Hang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant jabs Hang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hang 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.
Grant keeps Hang at a distance using the push kick.
Hang throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hang can do to turn this around?
Hang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a body kick that stops Hang in his tracks momentarily.
Hang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hang is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hang jabs at Grant's body.
Grant checks a low kick from Hang.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant misses the jab.
Hang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Hang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant scores with a head kick. Hang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Hang has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Grant.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Hang avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage.
Hang is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Hang pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grant lands a good knee to the midsection. Hang won't want to take too many of those.
Hang throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant blocking some punches.
Hang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hang scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Hang backwards. #T2#
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hang's face.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Hang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Grant! Hang lets Grant back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Grant lands with a hook. Hang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hang.
Grant throws a right and a left that Hang avoids nicely.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Grant takes a swing at Hang's ribcage but misses.
Hang lands a right hook to the body.
Grant misses with a leg kick.
Hang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hang tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Grant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hang doesn't seem phased though.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Hang misses.
Hang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grant.
Grant with a nice cross.#T4#
Hang misses with a wild body shot.
Grant swings widly with a right hand
letting Hang counter with a right hand.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant lands with a straight right. Hang didn't see that one coming.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
and Hang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grant thinking.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Hang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Hang in the body.
Grant misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Hang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Hang cracks Grant with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Grant looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hang finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kra Hang just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hang looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hang momentarily.
Hang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Hang throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hang tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Hang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grant is looking to score with low kicks.
Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Hang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Hang throws a head kick that misses.
Hang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant stuns Hang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Hang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Hang slips the punch.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant motions for Hang to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Hang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hang misses with a leg kick.
Hang walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Hang moved out of range.
Hang unleashes a big counter combination but Grant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hang throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Hang blocks a leg kick.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant takes one on the button.
Grant misses with a hook
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Grant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hang takes a step back to recover.
Hang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hang slips a jab from Grant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant misses with a kick to the body
and Hang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hang misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Hang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Hang.#CL2#
Hang clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant had his way with Kra Hang in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kra Hang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
Hang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hang's head.
Hang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Hang.
Hang throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hang. Hang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hang slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hang was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.#T2#
Hang tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Grant.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Hang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Grant!
Grant lands with a hook. Hang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hang throws an off balance right hand
and Grant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hang.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hang.
Donk. Hang catches Grant right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Hang moved out of range.
Grant scores with a spinning back kick!
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant keeps Hang at a distance using the push kick.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Hang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grant tries to land a body kick
letting Hang counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grant is looking to score with low kicks.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Hang staying out of range there.
Grant lands a nice hook to Hang's body. Hang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Hang lands a big right hand that sends Grant crashing to the mat! Hang stays standing though and waves Grant back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Hang.
Hang cracks Grant with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Grant tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hang pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Grant is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kra Hang!
Kra Hang is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kra Hang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 127 Grant Vs Kofel IV
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kofel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kofel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kofel's head.
Kofel 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.
Grant throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant 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.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kofel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kofel backwards.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kofels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 lands a two punch combo.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Kofel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant misses with a low kick.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Kofel moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kofel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Grant.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
It looked like Grant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kofel.
Grant lands a head kick!
Kofel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel lands a body shot. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant scores with a jab. Kofel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Grant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Kofel moves into the clinch successfully.
Kofel is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kofel's head.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Kofel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Kofel avoids it.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Kofel's torso.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant feints and then cracks Kofel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kofel down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses.
Kofel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Kofel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Kofel throws a body kick that misses.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Kofel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grant.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant moved away.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grant finds it's way round the side to connect with Kofel's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Kofel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Grant.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kofel checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Grant missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grant's head.
Kofel throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kofel throws a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Grant thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant cracks Kofel with an open hand slap.
Kofel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grant.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kofel's head backwards.
Kofel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Kofel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant slips under a jab.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kofel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
A big left from Grant misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Kofel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kofel scores with a nice head shot.
Kofel avoids a kick to the body.
Grant scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant blocks a head kick by Kofel.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Grant there.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Kofel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant 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.#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Kofel misses with a leg kick
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Grant is looking to slow Kofel down with leg kicks.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel throws an off balance right hand
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grant is looking to chop away at Kofel's legs.
Grant slips under a jab.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Grant moves his leg out of the way.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Kofel.
Kofel checks a leg kick nicely.
Kofel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Grant off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Kofel scores with a push kick.
Grant cracks Kofel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kofel.
Grant lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some wild striking there from Kofel.
Grant lands a head shot.#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!
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Kofel lands with a right hand.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Grant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grant thuds his right hand into Kofel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kofel.
Grant lands with a nice body kick.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel scores with a jab. Grant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Grant tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Kofel seems unphased.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kofel.
Kofel slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kofel swinging wildly here. #T4#
Grant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kofel on the side of the head.
Kofel swinging wildly here.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Grant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kofel moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Kofel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Kofel throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a body kick.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel swinging wildly here.
Kofel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel takes one to the side of the head.
Grant cracks Kofel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant catches Kofel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kofel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Kofel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kofel takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel unleashes a big counter combination but Grant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kofel keeps Grant at a distance using the push kick.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant moves away from the strike by Kofel.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Grant.
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kofel if he has to take too many more of those.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Grant misses with a hook
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kofel takes a step back to recover.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a low kick, right behind Kofel 's knee.
Grant catches Kofel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kofel.
Nice jab there from Grant. #T3#
Kofel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kofel cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Grant counters with an outside leg kick.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Grant.
Nice body kick there by Grant.
Kofel misses with the combination.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Kofel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Kofel avoids the head kick by Grant.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel misses with a kick to the body.
Grant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kofel on the side of the head.
Grant throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant throws a counter high kick but Kofel was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Kofel shrugs it off though.
A low kick lands for Grant.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant had his way with Xylon Kofel in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Kofel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Kofel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Kofel throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Kofel misses
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Kofel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Kofel.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Kofel throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant staying out of range there.
Kofel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Kofel misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Kofel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kofel thinking.
Grant throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Grant lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Kofel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel thows a leg kick but Grant checks it
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Kofel in the body.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Kofel looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Kofel 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.
Grant blocks a head kick by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Grant lands with a right hand. #T3#
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kofel connects with a high kick.
Kofel throws a head kick that misses.
Grant thuds his right hand into Kofel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Grant blocks a jab.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kofel.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Kofel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Grant.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kofel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kofel thumps Grant with a low kick.
Kofel throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant with the inside leg kick.
Kofel throws out a leg kick but Grant moves out of range and Kofel only half commits.
Grant thinks about countering with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
Aubrey Grant retains his lightweight title!

Event: DMMA 121 Grant vs Nansen 2
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
and Nansen counters with a thumping low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nansen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grant swings for the body but Nansen moves out of range.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Grant delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Nansen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nansen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Grant keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grant has his hands clasped together around Nansen's back. He's all about the action.
Nansen trying to control from half guard but Grant is working away.
Nansen tries to pass to full mount but Grant defends it.
Ground and pound from Nansen. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nansen throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Nansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nansen thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.
Nansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nansen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grant's head.
Nansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nansen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Nansen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grant wants to improve his position but Nansen is controlling well. #T3#
Grant won't allow Nansen to pass to mount.
Nansen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grant's head. #SUB2#
Nansen is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nansen to get the leverage.
Nansen trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
Nansen uses his free foot to push down on Grant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grant.
Grant tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Nansen wants to control the pace but Grant is squirming around nicely.
Nansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nansen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nansen working Grant over with strikes here.
Nansen tries to push Grant's head away but Grant is holding on tight.
Nansen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grant's face.
Nansen landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nansen with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant tries to reverse the position but Nansen maintains control.
Grant is squirming around, avoiding Nansen's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nansen.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Nansen.
Grant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grant looks to land a body kick but Nansen moved away.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nansen tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Grant throws a head kick that misses
enabling Nansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nansen.
Nansen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nansen lands with a shot to the body.
Nansen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nansen motions for Grant to come forward. Nansen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nansen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nansen throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant with a jab.
Nansen throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant jabs Nansen right on the nose. Nansen blinks but takes it well.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nansen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant avoids the body shot from Nansen.
Nansen is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Grant leaves Nansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nansen is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nansen is looking to score with low kicks.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Grant connects with a leg kick.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Nansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Nansen is out of range.
Grant throws a low kick but Nansen avoids it.
Nansen checks a low kick from Grant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nansen scores with a hook.
Grant looks to land a combination but Nansen avoids it well.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Nansen seems unphased.
Nansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant is looking to score with low kicks.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Nansen throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant throws a hook but Nansen blocks it.
Nansen throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Grant jabs at Nansen's body.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Nansen moves into the clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Nansen avoids the damage to the body.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nansen avoids it.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nansen is defending well for now.
Nansen has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nansen avoids it.
Nice body punch from Nansen. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Nansen throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Nansen.
Nansen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant lands with an overhand left.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Nansen moved out of range nicely.
Nansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nansen slips a jab from Grant.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Nansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nansen tries to avoid it.
Nansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aubrey Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant slips under a jab.
Nansen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nansen lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant tries to work over Nansen's front leg with a kick but Nansen checks it.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nansen defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Nansen's defenses.
Grant misses with a low kick as Nansen jumps back.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Nansen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Nansen avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Nansen.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nansen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nansen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant lands with a cross.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nansen.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.#T1#
Nansen lands with an overhand left.
Nansen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nansen catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nansen misses with a right hand
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Nansen moves his leg out of the way.
Nansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Grant lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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 Nansen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nansen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Grant 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.
Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Nansen seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nansen misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Nansen saw that one coming.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant moves out of range as Nansen strikes.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Nansen clinches up against the cage.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Nansen.
Nansen lands an uppercut.
Nansen misses with a punch to the body.
Nansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant scores a nice knee to the body.
Nansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nansen - the referee stops the clock and Grant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nansen. Grant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Nansen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nansen throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nansen misses with a low kick.
Nansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Nansen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grant is able to avoid easily.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant cracks Nansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grant with a jab.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Nansen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nansen slips a jab from Grant.
Nansen with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
Nansen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grant sizes up Nansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nansen avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant moves away from the strike by Nansen.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grant misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Nansen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Nansen blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Nansen wants to counter with a clinch but Grant pushes him away.
Grant cracks Nansen with a good jab.
Nansen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nansen throws a head kick that Grant semi-blocks.
Nansen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nansen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant throws a leg kick but Nansen moved away.
A head kick misses from Nansen.
Grant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nansen just manages to avoid it.
Nansen dives in and grabs Grant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes down on Nansen's head and hops out.
Nansen shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grant quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nansen.
Grant slips under a jab from Nansen.
As Nansen backs away, Grant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nansen. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nansen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Grant misses.
Nansen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Nansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nansen if he has to take too many more of those.
Nansen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant throws a hook but Nansen avoids it easily.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nansen throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.#T2#
Nansen throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Nansen as he checks the leg kick.
Nansen misses with a head kick.
Grant with a hook.
Nansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Nansen persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Aubrey Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
Nansen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nansen scores with a hook.
Nansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Nansen misses its intended target.
Nansen slips a jab from Grant.
Nansen blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nansen can do to turn this around?
Grant stuffs the takedown attempt from Nansen. Nansen gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Nansen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nansen misses with a hook.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Nansen moves out of range easily.
Nansen throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nansen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grant is looking to score with low kicks.
Nansen misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Nansen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nansen blocks a low kick nicely.
Nansen misses with a hook.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nansen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.#T4#
Grant missing with a left hand there. Nansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Nansen finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nansen.
Nansen slips under a jab.
Grant defending well as Nansen loads up on a big left hand.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nansen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Nice cross by Grant.
Nansen throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nansen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant had his way with Thorvald Nansen in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nansen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nansen looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Nansen as he checks the leg kick.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant lands a body shot.
Nansen misses with a head kick.
Nansen throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Nansen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Nansen.
Grant tried to counter with a leg kick but Nansen avoided it.#T1#
Nansen thuds his right hand into Grant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nansen. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Nansen needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Nansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant throws a low kick but Nansen avoids it.
Grant throws a hook but Nansen blocks it.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nansen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nansen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grant scores with a nice head shot.
Nansen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
Grant throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Grant thumps Nansen with a low kick.
Nansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grant finds it's way round the side to connect with Nansen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant walks into a jab.
Grant throws a right and a left that Nansen avoids nicely.
Nansen misses with a hook.
Nansen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nansen takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Nansen throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Nansen throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Grant. #T3#
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nansen.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Nansen is out of range. #CL2#
Nansen has Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nansen avoids it.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grant blocks a body shot from Nansen.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Thorvald Nansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nansen.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nansen's sensitive parts. #T4#
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Nansen.
Nansen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grant misses with a shot to the body
and Nansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nansen throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nansen slips a straight right by Grant.
Nansen scores with a nice body kick.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Nansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nansen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant misses with a hook. Nansen ducked under it nicely.
Nansen tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Nansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nansen misses with a punch on the inside.

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 Aubrey Grant.
I think Grant 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 James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
Aubrey Grant retains his lightweight title!
Thorvald Nansen was interviewed post fight and said 'Hinga dinga durgen'.

Event: DMMA 113 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Nansen blocks the low kick.
Nansen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nansen swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Nansen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Nansen.#CL2#
Nansen rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Nansen. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Nansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Nansen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nansen! But no joy.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Nansen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant looks to land a body kick but Nansen moved away.
Nansen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nansen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Grant takes a swing at Nansen's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Nansen gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nansen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grant's head.
Nansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nansen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Nansen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grant sees it coming and defends easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nansen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Nansen is looking for a kimura here.
Nansen controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Nansen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grant is concentrating on defense, preventing Nansen from advancing position.
Nansen wants to pass to mount but Grant is defending the position. #T3#
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nansen. #SUB2#
Nansen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grant is just riding it out for now. Nansen eventually gives up the hold.
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grant is looking to control Nansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nansen.
Nansen is looking to advance position but Grant won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nansen is looking to stall here but Grant recovers full guard.
Nansen wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nansen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Nansen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Nansen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nansen misses the shot to the body.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Grant!
Nansen looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Nansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Nansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Grant misses with a hook
enabling Nansen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nansen scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nansen throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Nansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nansen. #T1#
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nansen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Nansen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nansen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Grant.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Nansen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nansen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Nansen does it's job there.
Nansen takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant throws the left hand but Nansen avoids the punch easily.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
Grant blocks the body kick. #T2#
Nansen lands with a hook. Grant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nansen slips a jab from Grant.
Grant lands with a right hand.
Grant avoids the head kick by Nansen.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nansen moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant blocks a jab.
Nansen misses with a body shot.
Nansen misses with a looping left.
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nansen is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nansen! But no joy.
Nansen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nansen throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Nansen.
Nansen moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Nansen down.
Nansen misses with a kick to the body.
Nansen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
Nansen throws a leg kick
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nansen has a takedown stuffed.
Aubrey Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
Nansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Nansen moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Grant thumps Nansen with a low kick.
Grant throws a head kick that half lands.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nansen can do to turn this around?
Nansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nansen throws a head kick that half lands.
Nansen throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Nansen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen misses with a low kick. #T4#
Grant throws out a loose jab but Nansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant moves away from the strike by Nansen.
Nansen misses with the combination.
Nansen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nansen blocks a low kick nicely.
Nansen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Nansen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grant scores with a push kick.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nansen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nansen punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Grant with a nice cross.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grant throws a leg kick but Nansen moved away.
Nansen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grant.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Grant misses.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Nansen is out of range.
Nansen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Grant connects with a leg kick.
Grant scores with a jab. Nansen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Nansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Grant misses.
A little jabbing left from Nansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Nansen tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant blocks a head kick by Nansen.
Nansen throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Nansen moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant connects with a right hand. Nansen shakes it off.
Nice shot by Grant.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nansen.
Nansen throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nansen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Nansen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Grant throws a lazy head kick
and Nansen counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Grant there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.#TD2#
Nansen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grant to the mat! Grant manages to get full guard.
Nansen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thorvald Nansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nansen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Grant taking a bit of punishment here - Nansen scoring with strikes.
Nansen scoring with punches and elbows.
Nansen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3##SUB2#
Nansen is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well.
The strikes coming from Nansen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nansen working away.
Grant tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Nansen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grant has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grant takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grant can't do much from the bottom here.
Nansen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nansen throwing strikes but Grant manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nansen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nansen is trying to work for a sweep but Grant has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aubrey Grant did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Nansen lands a jab to the head.
Grant throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Nansen counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Nansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nansen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grant blocks it well.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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 Nansen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nansen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nansen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grant blocks it well.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nansen.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Nansen slips under a jab.#T1#
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Nansen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Nansen misses.
Nansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grant takes a swing at Nansen's ribcage but misses.
Nansen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grant defends it well.
Nansen misses with a looping left.
Grant jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nansen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Nansen scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nansen clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nansen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nansen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aubrey Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Nansen's head but Nansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Nansen.
Nansen darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns Nansen into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant cracks Nansen with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nansen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Nansen looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Nansen misses with a few strikes there.
Nansen walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.#T3#
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Nansen moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Nansen tried to score with a low kick but Grant checks it.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Nansen keeps Grant at a distance using the push kick.
Grant throws a body punch but Nansen moves out of range.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nansen.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Nansen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Nansen misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Nansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nansen swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Nansen looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Nansen drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Nansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nansen with a nice head shot there.
Grant keeping full guard, as Nansen tries to pass.
Nansen trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
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 Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Nansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nansen is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Nansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nansen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Nansen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Nansen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nansen.
Grant lands with a right hand.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Nansen moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Nansen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nansen has managed to clinch.
Nansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Nansen is trying to trip Grant. He has hold of a leg but Grant is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nansen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant trying to keep a closed guard but Nansen is proving a slippery customer.
Nansen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Grant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grant trying to control the position.
Nansen is pushing down on Grant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grant is fighting to maintain full guard but Nansen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grant is trying to get back to full guard.
Nansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nansen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grant is staying active underneath Nansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nansen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nansen tries to pass to full mount but Grant defends it.
Nansen is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Grant is positioning himself well to prevent Nansen advancing to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nansen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grant wants to hold on but Nansen pushes him away.
Thorvald Nansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nansen wants to take Grant's back here but Grant is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nansen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nansen looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nansen punching from mount but Grant doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Nansen is landing with some decent strikes but Grant is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nansen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nansen throws some wild stikes that Grant manages to avoid easily. #SUB2#
Nansen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grant has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grant is squirming around, avoiding Nansen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorvald Nansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Aubrey Grant 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 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Kofel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant 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.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Kofel 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.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel feints and then cracks Grant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grant down.
Kofel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Grant throws a right hand that Kofel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kofel also avoids with ease.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Kofel down.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
Grant digs a good hook to Kofel's body.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it. #CL2#
Kofel moves into the clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kofel pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kofel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kofel, not yet. #SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Kofel is trying to control the position but Grant postures up.
Grant won't allow Kofel to sweep him here.
Grant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kofel has his hands on Grant's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Kofel is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kofel on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Kofel motions for Grant to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant connects with a leg kick.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grant is looking to wear down Kofel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.#T4#
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Kofel sizes up Grant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Grant misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kofel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grant misses with a body kick.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grant slips under a jab from Kofel.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a punch to the head.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range. #CL2#
Kofel moves into the clinch.
Kofel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kofel manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Jab by Kofel.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Kofel gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kofel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grant uses from the top position.
Kofel wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kofel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kofel controlling the position.#T3#
Kofel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel wants to clinch.
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
A head kick from Grant lands but Kofel takes it in his stride.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Kofel closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kofel tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Kofel moves his leg out of the way.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kofel has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel thumps Grant with a low kick.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kofel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kofel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Kofel rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Kofel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Grant stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant. #T1#
Grant misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kofel.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Kofel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Grant throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel lands a jab.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Kofel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant with a hook.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Kofel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target. #T3#
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kofel scores with a nice strike.
Kofel misses with a body shot
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kofel scores with a shot to the body.
Grant misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grant's knee momentarily.
Kofel takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kofel misses.#T4#
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Grant staying out of range there.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aubrey Grant did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kofel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel tries a quick counter leg kick but Grant is wise to it.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Kofel tries a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant throws a series of punches but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Kofel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kofel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
Kofel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Kofel has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Kofel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grant walks away with a smile on his face. Kofel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel. #T2#
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grant moves away from the strike by Kofel.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Kofel lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Grant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kofel gets a clinch.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kofel avoids it.#TD2#
Kofel pulls guard successfully.
Kofel controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Grant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Kofel is pulling down on Grant's head to control his posture.
Kofel keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Kofel has control of Grant's left arm, preventing Grant from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kofel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
Kofel throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
A jab from Grant misses.
Grant misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Grant jabs at Kofel's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.#T1#
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kofel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kofel will feel that in the morning.
Kofel catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Kofel avoids it.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel throws a good cross that connects.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
A left lands for Kofel.
A punch lands to the side of Kofel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Kofel misses with a jab to the body
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Grant lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.#T3#
Kofel avoids a kick to the body.
Grant slips under a jab from Kofel.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grant is able to avoid easily.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Grant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant pushes Kofel away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Grant tries to bum rush Kofel with a series of wild strikes but Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Kofel rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kofel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kofel has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Kofel is trying to break free.
Kofel avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant keeps control of Kofel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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 Aubrey Grant.
I think Grant 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
Aubrey Grant retains his lightweight title!

Event: DMMA 99: Barboza vs Tyler
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Kofel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kofel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant checks the leg kick.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
Kofel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant unleashes a big counter combination but Kofel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Kofel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Kofel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.#T2#
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check. #CL2#
Grant has Kofel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kofel managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kofel.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands.
Kofel is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Kofel. #BC#
Kofel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel lands a jab.#T3#
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel feints and then cracks Grant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grant down.
Kofel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Grant rushes Kofel and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grant just manages to avoid it.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Grant is looking to slow Kofel down with leg kicks.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kofel momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Kofel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kofel checks it well.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
Grant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant swings widly with a right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Grant.
Grant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Kofel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Grant.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant cracks a nice hook into Kofel's ribs.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kofel takes a step back to recover.
Grant with a nice cross.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grant 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.#T2#
Kofel lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant cracks Kofel with an open hand slap.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Grant is looking to chop away at Kofel's legs.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant misses with a right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grant just manages to avoid it.
Kofel throws a low kick but Grant moves out of range easily.
Kofel lands with a hook. Grant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Grant. #T3#
Grant moves forwards but Kofel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grant thows a body kick. Kofel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kofel thows a leg kick but Grant checks it
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kofel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kofel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel takes one on the button.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Grant swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kofel's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kofel throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Grant digs a good body shot into Kofel's ribs.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Grant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.#T1#
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kofel at a distance.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Kofel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Grant cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Kofel misses with a body shot
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Grant thumps Kofel with a low kick.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
An attempted straight right counter from Kofel misses the target.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kofel in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kofel lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Grant checks it.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Kofel throws a sloppy head kick
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Kofel was not able to check.
Grant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Grant checks it.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kofel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kofel defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant motions for Kofel to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kofel slips a straight right by Grant.
Kofel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Grant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel moved away.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Grant counters with a body kick that stops Kofel in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Aubrey Grant just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
As Grant backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel throws a chopping leg kick but Grant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel takes one to the side of the head.
Grant with the inside leg kick.
Grant motions for Kofel to come forward. Grant 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.
Kofel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
Grant blocks a leg kick.#T1#
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Kofel counters with a thumping low kick.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Kofel lands with a right hand.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant's corner calls for a 1-2. Grant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Kofel is predictable there
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
Kofel throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant flicks out a counter leg kick but Kofel steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Kofel throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Kofel digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grant duly obliges.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Kofel shrugs it off though.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Kofel blocks the leg kick.
Kofel tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kofel misses the target.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant lands a body shot.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kofel misses with a leg kick
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.#T4#
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Kofel lands with a right hand.
Grant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kofel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grant scrambles back to his feet.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Kofel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kofel blocks a jab.
It looked like Kofel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Grant looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grant.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel lands the left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant misses with a head kick.
As Grant backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Grant misses with a straight right. #T1#
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Kofel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant is looking to clinch.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Kofel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a counter combo.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grant just manages to avoid it.
Kofel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kofel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.#T2#
Kofel is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Kofel wants to slow Grant down by chopping away at his legs.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Grant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant clobbers Kofel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Grant.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kofel swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Kofel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kofel's head.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kofel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant misses with a body kick.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kofel. #T4#
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
Grant misses with a straight left.
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 connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kofel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Grant walks into a jab.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aubrey Grant.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aubrey Grant!
Aubrey Grant is the new lightweight champion!

Event: DMMA 92: Kaupens v Andrianakis
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Jaegerjaquez off balance momentarily.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grant connects with the punch.
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy body kick
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaegerjaquez thinking.
Grant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaegerjaquez eats them both and turns towards Grant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
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!
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
Grant moves forwards but Jaegerjaquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Grant.
A cross from Grant lands.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant is looking to chop away at Jaegerjaquez's legs.
Jaegerjaquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a jab.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Jaegerjaquez's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping left.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Grant scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaegerjaquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands.
Jab from Grant.
Grant lands a head shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a kick to the body.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Jaegerjaquez's knee but Jaegerjaquez avoids it well.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Jaegerjaquez tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant lands a jab to Jaegerjaquez's midsection.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a leg kick but Grant moves out of range and Jaegerjaquez only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Jaegerjaquez.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez checks a leg kick. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez walks into a jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez throws a push kick but Grant slaps the foot to one side.
Grant defending well as Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big left hand.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the body
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant lands a jab to the nose.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Jaegerjaquez scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant is looking to slow Jaegerjaquez down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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 Jaegerjaquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaegerjaquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Good shot there by Grant.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Jaegerjaquez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant clobbers Jaegerjaquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant takes one to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Grant forces Jaegerjaquez back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaegerjaquez trying to stall but Grant improves his position.
Grant prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant landing knees to the body.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaegerjaquez is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant working Jaegerjaquez over with knees to the body.
Jaegerjaquez has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez trying to stall but Grant improves his position.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaegerjaquez avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaegerjaquez is defending well for now.
Jaegerjaquez gets through Grant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Grant. #T2#
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Jaegerjaquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaegerjaquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Jaegerjaquez off balance momentarily.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaegerjaquez. That did some damage!
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick that misses.
Jaegerjaquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaegerjaquez at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a kick to the body.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant misses with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a double jab.
Grant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #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!
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Grant defending well as Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big left hand.
Grant tries to clinch up.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaegerjaquez in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
Grant throws a leg kick
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grant's knee momentarily.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant sizes up Jaegerjaquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick lands for Grant.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by Jaegerjaquez as he checks the leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaegerjaquez scrambles back to his feet.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Grant coming out on top.
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Grant misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Jaegerjaquez's head back.
Jab, jab by Grant - just one landing.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good exchange - Grant coming out on top.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Grant checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant.
A lazy body kick from Grant
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a head kick by Grant.
Jaegerjaquez throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Grant misses the jab.
Grant avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Grant thinks about the counter body kick.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaegerjaquez at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grant checks it well.
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Jaegerjaquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Grant.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant tries a low kick but Jaegerjaquez avoids it.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jaegerjaquez's knee momentarily.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Jaegerjaquez off balance momentarily.

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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!

Event: DMMA 84: Magrath vs Harakka 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Lee throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Grant.
Grant staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grant flicks out a counter leg kick but Lee steps away.#CL#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Grant has double underhooks.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grant scores a nice knee to the body.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Lee wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant 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 Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.#CL#
Lee clinches.
Grant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant lands with a left to the head.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant throws a hook but Lee blocks it.#CL#
Grant gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Grant working Lee over with knees to the body.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant feints a counter leg kick.
Lee wants to clinch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Grant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries to circle away but Grant has him pinned against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grant.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Lee misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Grant.#T2#
Grant throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Grant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee tries to circle away but Grant has him pinned against the cage.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Grant is controlling the position.
Lee looking to stall.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant lands a head kick!
Grant misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Grant motions for Lee to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee tries to land a body kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grant's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Grant throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Lee clinches.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Grant forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Grant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grant looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well. #T1#
A head kick by Lee misses
and Grant counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Grant.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee 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.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee. #CL2#
Grant has Lee up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
Grant punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Grant won't allow it.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grant lands a shot to the body.
Grant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him.
Lee misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks to clinch
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!

Event: DMMA 73: Barboza vs Contreiras
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Grant with a hook.
Irish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
Irish swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irish throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
As Irish looks to move away, Grant throws a big counter combo but Irish just gets out of the way.
Irish throws a big shot that misses.
Grant throws a counter high kick but Irish was just alert enough to avoid it.
Irish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irish fails with the takedown.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Irish is out of range.
Irish tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irish misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irish throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Irish works the jab nicely.
Grant 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.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Irish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Irish down.
Irish looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range. #CL#
Grant takes the fight into the clinch.
Grant scores with a knee to the head.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Irish lands a left hand.
Irish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irish can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Irish lands with a light punch inside.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with some punches.
Irish tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Irish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant with a knee to the head.
Grant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grant tries a knee to the head but Irish blocks it.
Grant looking to throw knees to the head but Irish is blocking nicely.
Irish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irish takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Billy Irish has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Irish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irish controlling the action here for a moment.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Irish controls his hands.
Grant lands a knee to the head.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irish backwards.
A shot in the inside from Irish. #T3#
Irish jumps guard but Grant stands there with Irish around his waist. Irish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grant lands a shoulder strike.
Irish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Grant. #BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Irish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irish.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Irish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irish.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irish! But no joy.
Irish misses with a body shot
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant keeps Irish at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Irish is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Irish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Irish slips under a jab.
Irish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Irish in the body.
Grant slips a straight right by Irish.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant is looking to clinch but Irish is avoiding it.
Irish on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irish takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Irish manages to avoid it.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Irish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Irish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Irish's leg but Irish calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Irish closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Irish getting side control.
Irish is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Irish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Irish has gone for a leg lock! Grant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Irish's guard.#REVR#
Irish looking to control but Grant passes into half guard.
Grant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grant stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Grant trying to mount his opponent but Irish defends it.
Irish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irish trying to control but Grant postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grant wants to free his trapped foot but Irish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irish tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Irish is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grant's back!#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Irish's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grant trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irish can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Irish is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grant is defending well though. Irish let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Irish has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Irish is persistently looking for the submission but Grant is defending it well.
Grant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Irish's guard. Nice work there by Grant.
Grant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Irish's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Irish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Irish's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A shot to the liver by Irish. Beautiful body shot.
Grant with a nice cross.
Irish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Irish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irish fails with a takedown attempt.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irish.
Irish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Irish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Irish looking to sit in guard and control but Grant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Irish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.#T1#
Irish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Irish wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grant is now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Grant moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Irish.
Irish is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Grant is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Irish tries to lock up and control but Grant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grant prevents Irish from getting the reversal.#T3#
Grant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grant controlling the position easily from mount.
Irish is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grant manages to capitalize on a mistake by Irish to take his back!
Aubrey Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irish trying to control but not successfully.
Grant controlling from the back.#T4#
Grant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irish trying to control the hands but Grant won't let him.
Grant biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aubrey Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grant 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!

Event: DMMA 63: Pinkman vs Kofel
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Grant is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Grant.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Grant.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Grant.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grant!
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.#T1#
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant blocks a jab.#CL#
Grant darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Grant scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Grant lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
Grant tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant working aggressively here.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Grant is controlling the position.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!#CL#
Grant has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs. #CL#
Grant gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant lands a knee to the head.
Grant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Grant tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Grant.
Grant prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant working aggressively here.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to stall but Grant uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
Johnson pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant blocking some punches.
Johnson avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Grant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Aubrey Grant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks. #T3#
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Grant connects with a jab.#CL#
Grant has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms. #T4#
Grant connects with a knee to the head.
Grant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
Grant has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Grant lands a left hand.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Grant is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grant thinking. #T1#
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Grant moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well. #T3#
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Grant slips a straight right by Johnson.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Grant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Grant settles back down.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grant throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson 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!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grant 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.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Donk. Grant catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.

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 Aubrey Grant.
Well Grant 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
The defeated Champ Johnson had this to say: 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: DMMA 56: Faulk vs TwentyTwenty
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Good leg kick by Grant.
Wrld 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.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Wrld has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Wrld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrld shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant works Wrld's body with a nice hook.
Wrld lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wrld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant throws a head kick but Wrld moves out of range.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant 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.
Grant avoids the body shot from Wrld.
Wrld with a nice cross.
Wrld staying out of range there.#T1#
Wrld chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wrld looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wrld moves away from the strike by Grant.
Wrld loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Wrld misses with an uppercut
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Wrld misses.
Wrld throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good leg kick by Wrld.
Wrld pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrld takes one to the side of the head.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
Wrld misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Grant catches Wrld right on the button with a cross.
Wrld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wrld is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Wrld lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrld, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrld. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wrld tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wrld throws a leg kick that misses.
Grant misses with a leg kick.
Wrld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Wrld takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Wrld feints a counter leg kick.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrld defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Wrld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Wrld lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Wrld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wrld's sensitive parts.
Wrld throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Wrld backs away, Grant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wrld tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grant is able to avoid easily.
Wrld avoids the body shot from Grant.
Wrld will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrld.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wrld walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Wrld throws a poor cross that misses
and Wrld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrld takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrld moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Wrld 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. #T4#
Wrld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrld staying out of range there.
Wrld throws a big shot that misses.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Wrld tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wrld doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Wrld tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Wrld's front leg but catches the back leg as Wrld tries to avoid it.
Grant swings for the body but Wrld moves out of range.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wrld takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wrld has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Wrld moves his leg out of the way.
Wrld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Wrld.
Wrld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wrld's knee momentarily.
Wrld misses with a wild body shot.
Wrld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Wrld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrld loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrld misses the target.
Grant thumps Wrld with a low kick.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Wrld slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrld takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Wrld takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Wrld throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Wrld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrld throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Grant throws a leg kick but Wrld moved away.#T1#
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Wrld checks a leg kick nicely.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrld is looking to clinch.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Good work by Wrld as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Wrld misses.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wrld misses the shot to the body.
Wrld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wrld might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grant has got the better of the exchanges.
Grant motions for Wrld to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrld swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Wrld misses with a low kick as Grant jumps back.
Wrld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant defending well as Wrld loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wrld misses with a wild body shot.
Wrld avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wrld appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wrld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Wrld manages to avoid it.
Grant slips a jab from Wrld.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Wrld manages to avoid it.
Wrld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Wrld slips a jab from Grant.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrld can do to turn this around?
Wrld throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrld misses with a looping left.
Wrld throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wrld. That snapped Grant's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wrld 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 Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Wrld checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wrld takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Wrld clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Wrld pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Wrld.
Wrld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrld is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grant is keeping busy.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrld tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrld lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Wrld avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
A short right from Grant.
A head punch on the inside from Wrld fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrld.
Wrld misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrld.
Grant blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Wrld's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Wrld tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Wrld controls the action.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant with a knee to the head.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Wrld tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Grant on the inside.
Grant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wrld misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrld tries a knee to the head but Grant blocks it.
A short right from Grant.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrld throws a head punch that misses.
Grant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrlds head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grant.
Wrld takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Juice Wrld has been cut.#BC2#
Wrld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juice Wrld's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wrld misses the shot to the body.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wrld on the side of the head. #ROC#Wrld is rocked!
Wrld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wrld is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
A shot to the body from Wrld misses
and Grant counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Wrld like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Wrld from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aubrey Grant!

Event: DMMA 41: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Kofel misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel lands a jab to the head.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Kofel.
Kofel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrant.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a nice body kick.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel. #T1#
Kofel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Grant lands a head kick!
Grant throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Kofel swinging wildly here. #T2#
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kofel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Kofel lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Kofel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it. #T4##CL#
Kofel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kofel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant landing knees to the body.
Kofel blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Kofel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Kofel clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Kofel moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
And Kofel counters with a quick kick to the body but Grant blocks it.#T1#
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one. #CL#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Kofel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kofel works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
Kofel tries to pull guard but Grant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kofel avoids it.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Kofel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Kofel backwards. #BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#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!
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Kofel misses with a jab to the body
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
It looked like Kofel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kofel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grant.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Kofel tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kofel takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Kofel.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Grant is rocked!
Kofel throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kofel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant misses with a hook
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Kofel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant misses with a hook
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Nice uppercut lands for Kofel. That snapped Grant's head back. #T1#
Kofel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Kofel finish him?
Grant misses with a hook to the body
and Kofel counters with a crisp right that sends Grant to the canvas! Kofel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xylon Kofel!
Xylon Kofel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Aubrey Grant was interviewed post fight and said '7.05'.

Event: DMMA 30: Niaz vs Nansen
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Dall Jr with a nice cross.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Dall Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall Jr misses with a double jab.
Dall Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrant.
Grant scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Grant.
Nice shot by Grant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Dall Jr looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Grant slips under a jab from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a solid body kick.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall Jr throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall Jr with a jab.#T2##CL#
Dall Jr clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Grant.
A little feinted left hand from Dall Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall Jr misses with a looping right.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Dall Jr avoids it with no problem.
Grant moves away from the strike by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dall Jr, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Dall Jr.
Grant lands a body shot. #T3#
Grant throws a nice head kick!
Grant throws a hook but Dall Jr blocks it.
Dall Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dall Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall Jr looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Nice shot by Grant.
Dall Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Dall Jr misses with a straight right.
Dall Jr misses with a body shot
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
A little feinted left hand from Dall Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Grant connects with the punch.
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!
Donk. Grant catches Dall Jr right on the button with a cross.
Dall Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall Jr's hands.
Dall Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grant throws a jab when Dall Jr was well out of range.
Dall Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Dall Jr throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Dall Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grant slips under a jab from Dall Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dall Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Dall Jr misses.
Grant throws a jab when Dall Jr was well out of range.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant scores with a nice head shot.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall Jr momentarily.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Dall Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dall Jr.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dall Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant landing knees to the head.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Nice body punch from Dall Jr - that landed with a thud.
Grant with a knee to the head.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant throws a body kick that misses.
Dall Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Grant is quick to defend against it.
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Dall Jr off the cage and back into range.
Dall Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grant's head.
Dall Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Grant slips a jab from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Dall Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant trying to control the position here.
Dall Jr looking to pass the guard.
Dall Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Dall Jr passes into half guard.
Dall Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dall Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Dall Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dall Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Dall Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.
Grant preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dall Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Grant to get to half guard.
Dall Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dall Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grant wants to take a breather but Dall Jr is having none of it.
Dall Jr is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dall Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Dall Jr wants to clinch.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall Jr wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant lands a nice hook to Dall Jr's body. Dall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Dall Jr is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Dall Jr moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant misses with a hook.
Dall Jr throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall Jr avoids the head kick by Grant.
Dall Jr is looking to counter punch.
Grant slips a straight right by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Dall Jr attempts a counter takedown but Grant avoids it well and moves away.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Dall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Grant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall Jr fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall Jr. Dall Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dall Jr moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Dall Jr defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall Jr throws a series of strikes that have Grant backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Dall Jr closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Dall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant lands a head shot.
Dall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Dall Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Dall Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall Jr misses with a looping right.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Grant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall Jr doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Galen Dall Jr's cut is getting worse.
Dall Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grant. That one must have hurt.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Dall Jr moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Dall Jr closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Dall Jr lands with a cross.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grant works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aubrey Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!

Event: DMMA 20: Tucker vs Pinks
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Smash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grant moves away from the strike by Smash.
Smash misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smash's hands.
Smash takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grant works Smash's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash takes one on the button.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant lands a head kick. Smash smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smash misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Smash is rocked!#T1#
Smash misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smash is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smash seems to have recovered his senses.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smash needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick there by Grant.
Smash throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant scores with a head kick. Smash tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant cracks Smash with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Smash falls to his knees and Grant doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aubrey Grant!

Event: DMMA 13: Nadadora vs Niaz
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kushnevich moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
As Grant backs away, Kushnevich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Kushnevich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kushnevich throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant throws the left hand but Kushnevich avoids the punch easily.
Kushnevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kushnevich tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Kushnevich - just one landing.
Kushnevich lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kushnevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a hook. Kushnevich ducked under it nicely.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Kushnevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnevich blocks a jab.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant slips under a jab from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich misses with a body shot.
Kushnevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant throws out a counter right but Kushnevich avoids it with no problem.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kushnevich.#T3#
Kushnevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grant sprawls and moves away.
Kushnevich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant 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.
Grant checks a low kick from Kushnevich.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Kushnevich counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Kushnevich lands a body shot.
Grant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kushnevich.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
Kushnevich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kushnevich doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant lands a head shot.
Kushnevich slips under a jab.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnevich swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kushnevich's hands.
Grant misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kushnevich counter with a right hand.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Kushnevich moved out of range.
Kushnevich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kushnevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grant sprawls and moves away.
Kushnevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kushnevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.#T1#
A head kick by Grant misses #TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kushnevich working over Grant with some ground and pound. Grant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kushnevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant keeping control of the position.
Kushnevich is pressing down on Grant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grant is holding on for now.
Kushnevich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Kushnevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kushnevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Grant's temple.
Kushnevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kushnevich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kushnevich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kushnevich throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Kushnevich wants to take a breather but Grant is having none of it.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kushnevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kushnevich working Grant over with strikes. #T3#
Grant is looking to control Kushnevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Kushnevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
Grant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kushnevich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kushnevich tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Kushnevich in the body.
Kushnevich lands with a shot to the body.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnevich 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.

Ilya Kushnevich 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#
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnevich moves out of range easily.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Kushnevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Kushnevich - just one landing.
Kushnevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnevich moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
It looked like Kushnevich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnevich.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kushnevich misses.
Kushnevich misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Kushnevich missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnevich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnevich 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.
Kushnevich misses with a straight right.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grant! #T2#
The ground and pound from Kushnevich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound.
Grant struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kushnevich tries to score with some ground and pound. Grant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kushnevich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grant is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant dodges the ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Grant trying to remain calm as Kushnevich controls from the top position.
Grant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grant wants to control but Kushnevich postures up.
Kushnevich landing a few strikes. #T3#
Kushnevich working the ground and pound but Grant is defending the strikes.
Kushnevich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grant sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Kushnevich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kushnevich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kushnevich is putting a hurting on Grant here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kushnevich is chipping away with strikes.
Kushnevich working the head with strikes.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound but Grant is defending the strikes.
Kushnevich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grant is avoiding damage well. #T4#
Check out the look on Kushnevich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kushnevich wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Kushnevich throws an elbow but Grant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kushnevich controls the position.
Grant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kushnevich.
Kushnevich tries to score with some ground and pound. Grant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grant taking a bit of punishment here - Kushnevich scoring with strikes.
Kushnevich tries to move to mount but Grant blocks the move with his legs.
Kushnevich taking a break here but Grant is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnevich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnevich 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnevich!
Aubrey Grant spoke after the fight, saying '7.05'.

Event: VKT: 11 Grimmjow Vs. Ruas
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Nakashi avoids the head kick by Grant.
Nakashi throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakashi. That did some damage!
Grant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Nacochata Nakashi has been cut.
Nakashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakashi looks winded!
Nakashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nakashi throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease.#KD#
Grant catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Nakashi stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Nakashi walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
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 front kick that sends Nakashi stumbling back into the cage.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Nakashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crack! A monster head kick from Grant and Nakashi falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aubrey Grant!

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Finals
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Jaegerjaquez. Beautiful body shot.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaegerjaquez at a distance.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant moves away from the strike by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the head.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Jaegerjaquez.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Grant misses the jab.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant takes a swing at Jaegerjaquez's ribcage but misses.
Grant avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant. #T1#
Grant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
A nice combination there by Jaegerjaquez.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaegerjaquez wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to Grant's midsection.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Jaegerjaquez throws a big counter combination but Grant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaegerjaquez 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaegerjaquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grant. #T2#
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant lands a nice hook to Jaegerjaquez's body. Jaegerjaquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaegerjaquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Grant to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Grant swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant moves forwards but Jaegerjaquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a jab.#ROC#Grant is rocked!
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaegerjaquez throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a left and a right that stings Jaegerjaquez.
Grant misses with an uppercut
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a few strikes there.
Jaegerjaquez cracks a nice hook into Grant's ribs.
Grant slips a straight right by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grant takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
A little feinted left hand from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Jaegerjaquez.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaegerjaquez finish him?
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Jaegerjaquez had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grant staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Grant.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Grant. That snapped Jaegerjaquez's head back.
Grant checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Grant swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaegerjaquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaegerjaquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grant scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight right hand.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a body shot.
Grant works over Jaegerjaquez's head and body with a nice combination.
Grant thows a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant lands with a hook. Jaegerjaquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the head kick by Grant.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Grant tries to land a front kick but Jaegerjaquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant throws a head kick but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaegerjaquez's head backwards.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Grant throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
A left lands for Jaegerjaquez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Jaegerjaquez.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaegerjaquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Jaegerjaquez coming out on top.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jaegerjaquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez clearly takes 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.#R4#
Jaegerjaquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
Grant misses with a hook
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Grant misses #CL#
and Jaegerjaquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaegerjaquez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaegerjaquez.
A right hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grant digs a right hand into Jaegerjaquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaegerjaquez's gas tank.
Grant is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shoulder strike.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Jaegerjaquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head. #BC2#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez blocks the body kick.
Jaegerjaquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez retains his welterweight title!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Aubrey Grant had this to say: '7.05'.

Event: VKT 5
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
A left lands for Grant.
Grant 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grant tries to work over Whtie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whtie.
Grant lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Whtie.
Whtie lands a good knee to the midsection. Grant won't want to take too many of those.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Whtie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whtie is trying to maintain a safe position but Grant gets an underhook and turns Whtie into the ropes.
Whtie stalling in the clinch but Grant improves position.
Whtie misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant avoiding damage as Whtie throws knees to the body. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whtie moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Whtie.#CL2#
Whtie closes the distance and clinches.
Whtie misses with a knee to the head.
Whtie blocks an uppercut.
Whtie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Whtie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whtie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whtie has Grant pressed against the ropes, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whtie has him pressed against the ropes.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Whtie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
Whtie looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grant is working Whtie over against the ropes.#T2#
Grant lands a nice uppercut.
Whtie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whtie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whtie takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Tiger Whtie has been cut.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Whtie avoids it by throwing Grant back against the ropes.
Grant lands an uppercut.#BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiger Whtie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whtie walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Whtie tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whtie tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant tests Whtie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whtie avoids the head kick by Grant.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Whtie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whtie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Whtie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Whtie moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Whtie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Whtie darts in and clinches Grant up against the ropes.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whtie tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Grant tries to work over Whtie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Whtie avoids it by throwing Grant back against the ropes.
Grant lands an uppercut.
Whtie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grant tries a body shot but Whtie blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whtie.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Whtie backwards.
Whtie tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Grant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Whtie taking a breather.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Whtie backwards.
Grant prevents a body shot from Whtie.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whtie can do to turn this around?
Grant throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Grant lands a shoulder strike.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aubrey Grant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whties head.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Whtie.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Whtie controls the action.
Grant tries to work over Whtie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whtie trying to land knees to the body.
Grant digs a right hand underneath Whtie's ribcage. Whtie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Whtie wants to clinch.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Whtie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Whtie avoids it.
Grant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grant.
Whtie moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.#T2#
Nice cross by Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Whtie rushes Grant and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Whtie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
Whtie lands a good knee to the midsection. Grant won't want to take too many of those.
Whtie working Grant over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whtie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Whtie. #BC#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Whtie is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whtie doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
A quick step to the side and Grant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Whtie takes the fight into the clinch.
Whtie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grant blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Whtie's head.
Whtie throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Whtie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Whtie.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Whtie tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant connects with a leg kick.
Whtie is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Grant.
Whtie fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Whtie gets a clinch.
Grant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whtie or not.
Grant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whtie trying to land knees to the body.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Whtie avoids it by throwing Grant back against the ropes.
Grant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Whtie trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Whtie into the ropes.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whtie seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Whtie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whtie is looking to control Grant's arms but Grant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Whtie has his back to the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whtie.
Nice body punch from Grant - that landed with a thud.
Grant is leaning against Whtie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whtie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whtie tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Whtie controls his hands.
Whtie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
Whtie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Whtie looking to stall.
Whtie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whtie throws an elbow that misses.
Whtie is stalling here.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Whtie is trying to stall.
Tiger Whtie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whtie missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aubrey Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grant 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!

Event: VKT 4
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Trujillo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trujillo.
Trujillo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Trujillo pushes Grant up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Trujillo on the inside.
Trujillo'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.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant tries to break free but Trujillo pushes him back against the ropes.
Trujillo blocks a body shot from Grant. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trujillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Grant moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Trujillo's defenses.
Grant throws a head kick but Trujillo moves out of range.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trujillo momentarily.
Trujillo tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Trujillo clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Trujillo has managed to clinch.
Grant blocks a body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trujillo can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Grant tries a body shot but Trujillo blocks it.
Grant 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.
Trujillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Trujillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trujillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Trujillo fails to land.
Trujillo working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Grant.
Trujillo prevents a body shot from Grant.
Trujillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trujillo can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action. #T2#
Trujillo just leaning against Grant, taking a breather.
A short right from Trujillo on the inside.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Trujillo trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trujillo into the ropes.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grant being controlled against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Trujillo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Trujillo is working Grant over against the ropes.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trujillo tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Trujillo blocks a body shot from Grant.
Trujillo prevents a body shot from Grant.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trujillo prevents a body shot from Grant.
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 Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Grant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trujillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Grant scores with a head kick. Trujillo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Trujillo lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trujillo.
Trujillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Grant.
Grant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trujillo. That one must have hurt.
Trujillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Trujillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trujillo misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Trujillo drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grant. That did some damage!
Trujillo cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Jab from Trujillo.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Julio Trujillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant thuds a left hand into Trujillo's body.#CL2#
Trujillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Come on Trujillo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grant misses with some punches.
Trujillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grant tries a body shot but Trujillo blocks it.
Grant tries to work over Trujillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo pushes Grant back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trujillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grant or not.
Trujillo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trujillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Trujillo lands an uppercut.
Trujillo wants to stall.
Grant prevents a body shot from Trujillo.
Julio Trujillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Trujillo - that landed with a thud.
Trujillo prevents a body shot from Grant.
Trujillo lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Trujillo.
Grant tries a body shot but Trujillo blocks it.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trujillo's elbow.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Trujillo scores with a hook to the body.
Trujillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Trujillo connects with a jab.
Trujillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trujillo avoids the head kick by Grant.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trujillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grant's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Trujillo misses the target.
Trujillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Trujillo drives through and clinches with Grant against the ropes.
A short right from Grant.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Trujillo has him pressed against the ropes.
Trujillo misses with a body punch.
Trujillo tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trujillo lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trujillo taking a breather.
Grant misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant. #T1#
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Good exchange - Trujillo coming out on top.
Trujillo throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Trujillo had a free shot at his head there.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant is looking to wear down Trujillo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trujillo stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant. #T2#
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Trujillo moves away and avoids it.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Trujillo motions for Grant to come forward. Trujillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trujillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trujillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Trujillo instigates a clinch.
Trujillo tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Trujillo back against the ropes.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trujillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Trujillo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trujillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trujillo.
Trujillo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Trujillo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trujillo.
Trujillo scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trujillo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Trujillo!
After winning the bout, Julio Trujillo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Aubrey Grant had this to say: '7.05'.

Event: VKT 3
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Trujillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grant.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trujillo swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Trujillo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aubrey Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo thumps Grant with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Trujillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Trujillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trujillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant goes for a double leg but Trujillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Trujillo continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Trujillo.
Trujillo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grant blocks it well.#T1##TD#
Grant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trujillo is trying to get back to half guard.
Grant with the ground and pound but Trujillo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trujillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grant is working away from the top position though.
Trujillo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grant scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trujillo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trujillo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Trujillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Trujillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trujillo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Grant throwing strikes from guard but Trujillo blocks nicely.
Trujillo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grant stops Trujillo from standing up.
Trujillo looking to control.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trujillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trujillo looking for a triangle here. Grant is fighting it but it looks tight! Trujillo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Grant is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julio Trujillo!
Julio Trujillo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Aubrey Grant stepped up to the mic, saying '7.05'.

Event: VKT 1
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Balboa darts in and clinches Grant up against the ropes.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Balboa.
Grant being controlled against the ropes.
Balboa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa has Grant pressed against the ropes.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant working aggressively here.
Balboa has Grant pressed against the ropes.
Balboa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Aubrey Grant has been cut.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Balboa blocking some punches.
Grant misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Balboa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Balboa is stalling here.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Grant 's eye.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grant's defenses.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Grant. #BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Balboa counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a head kick that Balboa semi-blocks. #CL#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Grant scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa taking a breather.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa lands an elbow inside that Grant shrugs off.
Grant misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Balboa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balboa leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aubrey Grant's cut.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Grant looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Balboa checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Balboa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Balboa has Grant up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Balboa rushes Grant and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Balboa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Apollo Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Grant working aggressively here.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa lands a right hand.
Balboa is stalling here.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Grant 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa blocks a body shot from Grant.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa effectively controlling the action here.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa'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.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balboa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grant letting Balboa take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Apollo Balboa.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Balboa forces Grant back against the ropes and clinches.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Grant back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Balboa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aubrey Grant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant misses with an uppercut. Balboa saw that one coming.#CL#
Balboa darts in and clinches Grant up against the ropes.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Grant misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Balboa rushes Grant and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Balboa controls his hands.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant working aggressively here.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Grant misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the ropes.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Grant.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Apollo Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Grant blocks the body kick.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
As Grant backs away, Balboa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?#CL#
Balboa gets a clinch.
Balboa has Grant pushed against the ropes.#BC#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa stalling against the ropes.
Balboa is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Balboa wants to clinch.#CL#
Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grant lands a knee to the body.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant throws a head kick that Balboa semi-blocks.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Balboa throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa!
An out of breath Apollo Balboa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Aubrey Grant spoke after the fight, saying '7.05'.

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