Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.
The fighters circling - Wasselach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lalime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Wasselach misses
and Lalime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Wasselach cracks Lalime with an open hand slap.
Wasselach throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalime throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lalime misses with a straight left.
Wasselach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lalime counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Wasselach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lalime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wasselach lands a head kick!
Wasselach misses with a lunging right hand
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut. Lalime saw that one coming.#CL2#
Lalime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wasselach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasselach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasselach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Wasselach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lalime throws an off balance right hand
and Wasselach counters with a good low kick that Lalime was not able to check. #T2#
Wasselach throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalime counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wasselach thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lalime has managed to clinch.
Wasselach can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Wasselach misses with the head strike.
Wasselach digs a right hand underneath Lalime's ribcage. Lalime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Wasselach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lalime misses with an elbow strike.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Wasselach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wasselach.
Wasselach lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasselach.
Wasselach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lalime smiles and moves away.
Wasselach with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Wasselach misses with a head kick.
Lalime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wasselach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Wasselach pushes him away.
Lalime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wasselach connects with a high kick.
Wasselach misses with a looping left.
Lalime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wasselach.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalime! But no joy.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalime is just out of range.
As Wasselach backs off Lalime throws a huge counter combo but Wasselach manages to avoid it all.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Wasselach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lalime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lalime blocks a head kick by Wasselach.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wasselach clinches up against the cage.
Lalime missing with knees to the body.
Wasselach blocking some punches.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wasselach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wasselachs head.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Gotan Wasselach's cut is getting worse.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lalime just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wasselach. That's going to slow Lalime down.
Wasselach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lalime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wasselach.
Wasselach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lalime's sensitive parts.
Lalime lands a glancing blow to the side of Wasselach's head.
Wasselach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalime! But no joy.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach lands with a cross.
Lalime drops his hands momentarily and Wasselach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wasselach motions for Lalime to come forward. Wasselach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lalime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasselach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lalime to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasselach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lalime let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wasselach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lalime stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lalime 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.
Wasselach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalime.
Wasselach lands a jab to the head.
Wasselach throws a lazy head kick
and Lalime counters with a straight right hand.
Wasselach slips under a jab from Lalime.#T2#
Wasselach throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Lalime counters with a nice right hand that sends Wasselach toppling to the canvas! Wasselach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lalime finish him?!#ROC2#Wasselach is rocked!#CUT2#Gotan Wasselach's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasselach throws a leg kick
and Lalime counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Bolt misses with a hook
letting Lalime counter with a right hand.
Bolt misses with a double jab. #TD#
Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lalime tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Lalime's guard.

Lalime pushes Bolt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bolt 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.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Lalime 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!
Bolt with a poor takedown
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalime misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Bolt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalime is keeping the position for now.
Bolt stops Lalime from standing up.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Lalime keeps moving. #T1#
Bolt being controlled here momentarily.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
Lalime wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lalime moves forwards but Bolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lalime wobbles Bolt with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lalime dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Bolt to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Kluz loads up on a big right hand but Lalime slips the punch.
Lalime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalime circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lalime counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kluz there.
Kluz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lalime at a distance.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalime circles away.
It seemed like Lalime was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluz throws a lazy uppercut
and Kluz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Kluz there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kluz rushes Lalime and presses him up against the cage.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kluz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Kluz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Lalime is leaning against Kluz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kluz.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz scores with a hook to the body.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kluz.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A body shot lands from Lalime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Kluz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
Kluz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lalime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluz misses with a body shot
and Lalime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluz misses with a straight right.
Lalime swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kluz gets a clinch. #T3#
Kluz blocks an elbow strike from Lalime.
A short right from Kluz on the inside.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime landing knees to the body.
Lalime presses Kluz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
Kluz tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Lalime is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Kluz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lalime.
Kluz is breathing heavily.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kluz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lalime.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A body shot lands from Kluz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime leaning against his opponent.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lalime breaks from the clinch.
Kluz scores with a nice strike.
Kluz lands with a cross.
Kluz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lalime takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lalime moves away from the strike by Kluz.
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 Celestyn Kluz 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#
Kluz looks to land a left hand but Lalime moved out of range nicely.
Kluz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lalime counters with a straight right hand.
Kluz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalime was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluz.
Lalime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Kluz throws an off balance right hand
letting Lalime counter with a right hand.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Kluz's ribcage. Kluz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lalime.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
Kluz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Kluz can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony Lalime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
Kluz wants to stall.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lalime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kluz is defending well for now.
Lalime tries to land knees in the clinch but Kluz avoids the damage to the body.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz dodges an elbow strike from Lalime.
A short left from Lalime.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kluz - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime lands a body shot.
Lalime tries to stall but Kluz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lalime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kluz avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kluz blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses.
Lalime stalling in the clinch.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kluz.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluz is trying to maintain a safe position but Lalime gets an underhook and turns Kluz into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Kluz works on Lalime's body with a couple of short punches.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kluz.
Kluz blocks the elbow strike.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lalime throws an elbow but it misses.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Kluz tries to stall but Lalime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kluz works on Lalime's body with a couple of short punches.
Kluz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lalime or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluz taking a breather.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Lalime takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Lalime is rocked!
Kluz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime being controlled against the cage.
Kluz digs a right hand into Lalime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lalime's gas tank.
Kluz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluz finish him?
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime seems to have recovered his senses.
Lalime takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kluz as Lalime tries to tie him up.
Kluz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Lalime 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#
Lalime lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kluz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lalime momentarily.
Kluz wants to clinch
and Lalime counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluz tries to clinch but Lalime moves away
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
Kluz working aggressively here.
Kluz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime stalls.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
Kluz tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz is trying to maintain a safe position but Lalime gets an underhook and turns Kluz into the cage.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime lands a right hand.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kluz as Lalime tries to tie him up.
Kluz is looking to control Lalime's arms but Lalime gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kluz has his back to the cage.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
Kluz tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Kluz back against the cage.
Kluz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime gets through Kluz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kluz.
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kluz. #T2#
Kluz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime landing knees to the body.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
Lalime pushes Kluz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Lalime leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lalime tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime presses Kluz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime crunches a lovely knee into Kluz's ribcage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lalime gets through Kluz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kluz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lalime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime is leaning against Kluz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Kluz is rocked!
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Kluz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime throws a big uppercut that drops Kluz! More strikes from Lalime and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kluz lies dazed against the cage as Lalime celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
McCain scores with a kick to the body. #KD2#
McCain drops Lalime with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lalime looks back up at him and smiles so McCain waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Lalime is rocked!
McCain Throws a clean left jab. McCain Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Lalime's chin! Lalime crumbles to the ground and McCain follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by McCain !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lucas McCain !
Lucas McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Lalime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
Lalime cracks Zimmerman with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.#TD2#
Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Lalime's guard.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lalime keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Lalime is trying to keep Zimmerman in close.
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Lalime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Lalime manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lalime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zimmerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zimmerman pushing down on Lalime's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lalime is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here.
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalime preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lalime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimmerman is working away from the top position though.
Lalime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zimmerman.
Lalime controlling the position for now.
Lalime is looking for a sweep. Zimmerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Lalime manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zimmerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lalime defends well and Zimmerman ends up having to push Lalime into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lalime was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zimmerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Zimmerman shoots in for a double leg but Lalime sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Lalime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zimmerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Lalime gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lalime has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Zimmerman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman passes Lalime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zimmerman prevents Lalime from improving his position.
Lalime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Lalime is trying to keep Zimmerman in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalime is keeping the position for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lalime manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lalime misses with a body shot.
A big right from Lalime misses.
Zimmerman with the counter takedown but Lalime avoids it easily.
Lalime slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimmerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt - Lalime sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lalime was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lalime clinches up against the cage.
Lalime is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zimmerman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Lalime digs a right hand into Zimmerman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zimmerman's gas tank.
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Lalime misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Zimmerman lands a takedown into guard.
Lalime has his hands on Zimmerman's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimmerman stops Lalime from standing up.
Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lalime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zimmerman prevents Lalime from getting back to his feet.
Moritz Zimmerman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalime is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Lalime kicks Zimmerman off and gets to his feet.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Lalime saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Lalime missing with a left hand there. Zimmerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zimmerman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lalime defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lalime swivels and escapes.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zimmerman shoots in but Lalime avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lalime swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Zimmerman misses with a takedown
and Lalime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lalime sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lalime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Zimmerman drives through with a takedown into Lalime's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Lalime has his feet on Zimmerman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zimmerman can do to turn this around?
Zimmerman moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Lalime slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimmerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zimmerman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Lalime explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Anthony Lalime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lalime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Zimmerman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lalime is concentrating on defense, preventing Zimmerman from advancing position. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalime is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
Lalime tries to roll over but Zimmerman keeps him under control.#T1#
Lalime moves into full guard.
Lalime wants to get back to his feet but Zimmerman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalime is pulling down on Zimmerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Zimmerman, at least for the moment.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman won't allow Lalime to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lalime trying to control the position.
Zimmerman pushes down on Lalime's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lalime is trying to stand up here but Zimmerman is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalime doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman wants to free his trapped foot but Lalime is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalime trying to hold on to Zimmerman's head to control him but Zimmerman postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lalime looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Lalime misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Zimmerman moves away and avoids it.
Zimmerman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lalime defends it well.
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lalime.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown but Lalime sprawls well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lalime throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lalime tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lalime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moritz Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalime thuds a left hand into Zimmerman's 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 Anthony Lalime.
Well Lalime 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD2#
Lalime feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shifter sprawling to the canvas! Shifter rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lalime finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Shape Shifter has been cut.
Lalime throws a lazy right hand but Shifter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shifter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lalime avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Shifter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Lalime bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1##TD#
Shifter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Lalime defends the submission attempt.
Lalime is trying to stand.
Shifter is pressing down on Lalime's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalime is holding on for now.
Lalime trying to control but Shifter postures up. #T2##SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter thows a huge punch but Lalime dodges it nicely.
Lalime tries to kick Shifter off but Shifter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shifter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lalime's head.
Lalime trying to control but Shifter postures up. #SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Lalime defends the submission attempt.
Shifter 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. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalime has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lalime is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter. #T3#
Lalime is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter 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.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Lalime is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lalime is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalime has his hands clasped together around Shifter's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #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.
Lalime pushes Shifter off looking to stand but Shifter dives back in and keeps control.
Lalime trying to control from the bottom.
Shifter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shifter thows a huge punch but Lalime dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Lalime is defending well.
Shifter working over Lalime with some ground and pound. Lalime looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lalime is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalime tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Lalime wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shape Shifter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Shifter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalime is trying to buck Shifter off.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalime, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalime has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifter working the ground and pound but Lalime is defending the strikes. #T1#
Shifter misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalime is defending well. #SUB#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalime can't do much from the bottom here.
Lalime is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shifter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Lalime is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lalime is trying to stand up here but Shifter is controlling him well. #SUB#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Shifter has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lalime defend it? Shifter steps over the head and cranks it - Lalime is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shifter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!

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

#R1#
Kapula thuds his right hand into Lalime's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kapula lands a jab to Lalime's midsection.
Lalime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kapula counters with an inside leg kick.
Lalime moves out of range of the body kick.
Lalime throws out a counter right but Kapula avoids it with no problem.
Lalime slips under a jab from Kapula .
Kapula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lalime needs to keep his hands up - Kapula had a free shot at his head there.
Lalime looks to land a right hand but Kapula moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime moves out of range of the leg kick from Kapula .
Lalime is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lalime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapula .
Kapula takes a swing at Lalime's ribcage but misses.
Kapula sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Kapula avoids it this time.#T1#
Lalime cracks Kapula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kapula misses with a hook
and Lalime counters with a stiff right hand.
Kapula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapula throws a body kick that misses
and Lalime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lalime misses with a right hand
and Kapula counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kapula digs a good body shot into Lalime's ribs.
Lalime missing with a left hand there. Kapula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kapula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lalime counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kapula misses with a shot to the body
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapula misses with a few strikes there.
Lalime cracks Kapula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kapula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lalime blocks a low kick nicely.
Lalime 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.
Kapula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalime was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapula .
Kapula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kapula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lalime throws out a counter right but Kapula avoids it with no problem.
Kapula tries to work over Lalime's front leg with a kick but Lalime checks it.
Kapula sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Kapula avoids it this time.#T3#
Lalime takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lalime walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kapula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kapula throws a body punch but Lalime moves out of range.
Kapula clobbers Lalime with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Kapula feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lalime sprawling to the canvas! Lalime rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kapula finish him?! #ROC#Lalime is rocked!
Kapula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Lalime.
Kapula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapula finish him?
Kapula misses with the body kick
and Lalime counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Kapula feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lalime sprawling to the canvas! Lalime rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kapula finish him?! #T4#
Kapula throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kapula misses the body punch
and Lalime counters with a nice uppercut.
Lalime seems to have recovered his senses.
Lalime misses with an uppercut.
Kapula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Kapula sends Lalime crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kapula is motioning to the referee to let Lalime up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lalime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapula .
Lalime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kapula fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lalime to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lalime looks to clinch but Kapula throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lalime taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tris Kapula !
After winning the bout, Tris Kapula thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 237 Bonaparte vs Okongwu
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
A jab from P Cruz finds it's way through Lalime's defenses. #KD2#
P Cruz drops Lalime with a beautiful combination! Lalime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - P Cruz is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Lalime is rocked!
P Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Lalime counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#It looks like Ricardo P Cruz has been cut.
P Cruz misses with a head kick.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
P Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
P Cruz cracks Lalime with an open hand slap.
P Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lalime counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks P Cruz badly! He tries to strike back but Lalime puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks P Cruz out cold! Oh man, P Cruz will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 227 Doomsday vs Morrison
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big left from Lalime misses.
Mamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamar throws out a counter right but Lalime avoids it with no problem.
Lalime just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Mamar lands a big uppercut and Lalime crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lalime looks OK. Mamar waves Lalime back to his feet!#ROC2#Lalime is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.#T1#
Lalime avoids the body shot from Mamar.
Lalime throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Mamar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lalime! Mamar lets Lalime back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamar.
Mamar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lalime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lalime throws a looping overhand right but Mamar ducks down to avoid it.
Mamar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nice cross by Lalime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamar misses with a wild body shot.
Lalime looks to throw the jab but Mamar is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lalime lands a nice looking body shot.
Mamar looks to throw the jab but Lalime is out of range. #T3#
Lalime lands a nice shot that snaps Mamar's head back.
Mamar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamar throws a poor cross that misses
and Lalime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamar misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Lalime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamar throws the left hand but Lalime avoids the punch easily.
Mamar throws a right hand that misses
and Lalime counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Mamar misses with a body shot.
Lalime misses the jab.#KD2#
Mamar drops Lalime with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lalime looks back up at him and smiles so Mamar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lalime.
Lalime throws out a loose jab but Mamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Mamar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lalime's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mamar throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lalime colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Mamar as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lalime is left battered and dazed whilst Mamar and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Mamar!

Event: DMMA 216 Martin vs Shifter
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Mumba misses with a body shot
and Lalime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lalime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumba.
A little jabbing left from Mumba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lalime throws out the jab.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumba throws an off balance right hand
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba lands with a hook. Lalime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mumba misses with a straight right.
A big right from Mumba misses.
Lalime was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwawi Mumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lalime scores with a hook.
Mumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lalime throws out the jab.
Mumba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lalime with a body shot.
Lalime throws a good cross that connects.
Mumba misses with a hook to the body
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mumba ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.
Mumba lands a nice hook to Lalime's body. Lalime takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lalime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2##KD2#
Mumba drops Lalime with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lalime looks back up at him and smiles so Mumba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Lalime is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumba throws a shot from downtown. Lalime moves away and avoids it.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mumba! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwawi Mumba!
A relieved looking Kwawi Mumba 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 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
McKane lands with an uppercut that bounces Lalime off the cage and back into range.
Lalime blocks the body kick.
Lalime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane is looking to counter punch.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
Lalime throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Lalime misses.
McKane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane misses with an uppercut
letting Lalime counter with a right hand.
Lalime misses with a hook
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McKane slips a jab from Lalime.
McKane lands with a good body shot.
Lalime throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
Lalime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lalime throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
Lalime lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lalime misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
McKane connects with a looping right hand.
McKane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McKane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lalime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Lalime coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lalime ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lalime throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane. #T3#
Lalime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lalime thinking.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane thinks about countering with a body kick.
McKane throws a sloppy body shot
and Lalime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lalime fails to land with a series of punches.
Lalime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lalime misses the target.
McKane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Lalime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
Lalime throws a hook to the side of McKane's head but McKane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from McKane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lalime throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lalime closes the distance and clinches.
McKane pushes Lalime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane blocking some punches.
Lalime managing to block the knees to the body from McKane.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKane blocking some punches.
McKane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lalime in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime blocks a body shot from McKane.
McKane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lalime avoids it.
Lalime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKane.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from McKane.
McKane digs a right hand underneath Lalime's ribcage. Lalime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime prevents a body shot from McKane. #T1#
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
Lalime tries a body shot but McKane blocks it.
I was talking to McKane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKane or not.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKane misses with the head strike.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane. #T2#
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Lalime avoids the damage to the body.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lalime in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with 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!
McKane is working Lalime over against the cage.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane working aggressively here.
Lalime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKane.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime is trying to push McKane away but McKane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
McKane tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lalime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lalime is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane lands a nice knee to the body.
McKane landing knees to the head.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
McKane cracks Lalime with a nice body shot.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane lands a nice uppercut.
McKane lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane misses with a knee to the head.
McKane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Lalime is rocked!
McKane missing with knees to the body.
Taz McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can McKane finish him?#T4#
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lalime seems to have recovered his senses.
McKane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalime can do to turn this around?
A short left from McKane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
McKane lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
A right hand to the body from McKane.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McKane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lalime.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
McKane lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane 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##KD#
McKane drops Lalime with a big left hand and mounts him. Lalime is in big trouble!
The referee warns Lalime that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane unloading with bombs!
McKane tries to control but Lalime wriggling away.
McKane postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lalime in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lalime to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lalime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lalime is able to avoid easily.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Lalime leaves his chin hanging out and Martin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lalime crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 191 Hightower vs Vilkas 2
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Lalime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lalime's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruyjini under the eye.
Lalime looks to land a right hand but Ruyjini moved out of range.
Ruyjini connects with a body shot that sends Lalime's belly button to the back.
Lalime checks a leg kick.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lalime lands a jab to the nose.
Ruyjini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalime.
Lalime takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lalime fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lalime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruyjini throws out the jab.
Ki Ruyjini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruyjini jabs Lalime right on the nose. Lalime blinks but takes it well.
Ruyjini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalime lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Ruyjini scores with a nice head shot.
Ruyjini misses with a straight right.
Lalime takes a swing at Ruyjini's ribcage but misses.
Lalime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruyjini was well out of range. Poor timing from Lalime.
Ruyjini misses with the combination.
Lalime closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruyjini.#ROC2#Lalime is rocked!
Lalime smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Lalime closes the distance and clinches.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Lalime misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ruyjini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalime throws a looping overhand right but Ruyjini ducks down to avoid it.
Ruyjini missing with a left hand there. Lalime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Lalime was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruyjini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lalime.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Ruyjini moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini lands with an uppercut that bounces Lalime off the cage and back into range.
Ruyjini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalime moves away.
Lalime blocks the body kick.
Ruyjini throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Lalime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruyjini manages to avoid it.
Lalime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruyjini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruyjini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lalime had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ruyjini moves out of range as Lalime strikes.
Ruyjini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Lalime tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruyjini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruyjini tries a low kick but Lalime avoids it.
Lalime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Ki Ruyjini has been cut.
A big right from Ruyjini misses.
Lalime takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruyjini throws a jab when Lalime was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruyjini. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruyjini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Lalime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini avoids the body shot from Lalime.
A big left from Ruyjini misses.
Lalime throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruyjini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalime manages to avoid it.
Ruyjini scores with a punch to the head.
Ruyjini throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lalime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruyjini throws a big shot that misses.
Lalime moves in looking to clinch but Ruyjini pushes him off.
Lalime moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruyjini 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 round but Ki Ruyjini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ki Ruyjini's cut.
That's time! Lalime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ruyjini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lalime swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lalime jabs at Ruyjini's body.
Ruyjini misses with a looping right.
Lalime takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruyjini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Lalime drives through and clinches with Ruyjini against the cage.
Lalime misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Lalime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruyjini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruyjini throws out a loose jab but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Ruyjini misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lalime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lalime checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Lalime. #T1#
Ruyjini lands the left hand.
Lalime connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lalime throws a looping overhand right but Ruyjini ducks down to avoid it.
Lalime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruyjini.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Ruyjini.
Ruyjini misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruyjini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruyjini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lalime throws a hook but Ruyjini avoids it easily.
Ruyjini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruyjini thuds his right hand into Lalime's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruyjini cracks Lalime with an open hand slap.
Ruyjini throws a big shot that misses.
Ruyjini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lalime seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruyjini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalime.
Lalime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruyjini.
Lalime swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruyjini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruyjini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lalime walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ruyjini drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lalime swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ruyjini's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 181 Roll vs Asteroid
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalime moves away.
Hardman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
Lalime is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lalime.#CL2#
Lalime gets a clinch.
Lalime takes a shot to the head.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hardman has picked Lalime up - he's going for a ride! Hardman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Lalime manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalime is just out of range.
Hardman moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Hardman shakes him off and moves away.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Hardman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardman connects with a body shot that sends Lalime's belly button to the back.
Brock Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalime staying out of range there.
Hardman is looking to wear down Lalime with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lalime misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Lalime slips the punch.
Hardman throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Lalime moves into the clinch.
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Hardman's ribcage. Hardman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardman or not.
Hardman misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardman prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Hardman lands a right hand.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Hardman digs a right hand into Lalime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lalime's gas tank.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardman dodges an elbow strike from Lalime.
Hardman blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Hardman.
Lalime is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lalime lands a body punch.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Lalime.
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lalime misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Lalime landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman managing to block the knees to the body from Lalime.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Hardman avoids the elbow strike from Lalime, against the cage.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Lalime. #ROC2#Hardman is rocked!
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime 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#
Lalime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lalime.
Hardman throwing a counter right hand but Lalime manages to avoid it.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Lalime rushes Hardman and presses him up against the cage.
Hardman tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardman.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime presses Hardman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lalime.
Hardman is working Lalime over against the cage.
Lalime misses with some punches. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lalime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Hardman's head.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Anthony Lalime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman blocking some punches. #T2#
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lalime.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hardman.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman. #T3#
Lalime blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hardman.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lalime tries to work over Hardman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Hardman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Lalime misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime misses with some punches. #T4#
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime missing with knees to the body.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Hardman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman tries for a takedown but Lalime manages to get underhooks.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime gets through Hardman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime cracks Hardman with a nice body shot.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Lalime feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hardman sprawling to the canvas! Hardman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lalime finish him?!
Oh Hardman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock Hardman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lalime points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hardman wakes up just in time to hear Lalime thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 170 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Keil misses the shot to the body.
Keil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lalime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keil manages to avoid it.
And Keil counters with a quick kick to the body but Lalime blocks it.
Keil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lalime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
Lalime misses with a hook. Keil ducked under it nicely.
Keil avoids the body shot from Lalime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keil scores with a head kick.
Keil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lalime misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Keil misses the target.#T1#
Keil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keil slips a jab from Lalime.
And Keil counters with a quick kick to the body but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Lalime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keil.
Lalime misses with a body punch
and Keil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keil cracks Lalime with a good jab.
Keil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lalime.#ROC#Lalime is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lalime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Keil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lalime changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lalime looks to throw the jab but Keil is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keil misses the jab.
Keil moves out of range of the strikes.
Keil is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Keil feints and then cracks Lalime's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lalime down.
Keil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalime slips a jab from Keil.
Lalime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keil doesn't seem bothered though.
Lalime swings for the body but Keil moves out of range.
Lalime throws a sloppy body shot
and Keil counters with a one-two to the body.
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalime throws a right hand that misses
and Keil counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Lalime avoids the head kick by Keil.
Lalime lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lalime.
Lalime catches Keil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lalime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lalime swings for the body but Keil moves out of range.
Keil swinging wildly here.
Keil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalime manages to avoid it.
Lalime swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Lalime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime cracks Keil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lalime misses with a lunging right hand
and Keil counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Keil drops Lalime with a beautiful combination! Lalime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Keil is looking for the KO!
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Keil finish him?#T1#
Lalime throws a big shot that misses.
Keil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keil cracks Lalime with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donner Keil!
A very excited looking Donner Keil 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 164 Account vs Kersikov 2
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain .
Lalime checks a leg kick.
McCain scores with a punch to the head.
Lalime lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lalime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Lalime closes the distance and pushes McCain back into the cage.
McCain tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime blocking some punches.
McCain is working Lalime over against the cage.
Lalime being controlled against the cage.
McCain blocking some punches.
McCain lands a hook that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain can't break the clinch.
McCain lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
McCain digs a right hand underneath Lalime's ribcage. Lalime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
McCain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalime manages to avoid it.
McCain scoring well with a low kick there.
Lalime misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like McCain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCain 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.
Lalime throws an overhand right that lands on McCain 's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
Lalime tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain lands with a shot to the body.
McCain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
McCain throws a nice 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!
Some bone on bone action there as Lalime checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Lalime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for McCain .
Lalime with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCain to score with a decent uppercut.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalime moves out of range as McCain throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lalime misses the target.
McCain tries to bum rush Lalime with a series of wild strikes but Lalime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Lalime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lalime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lalime blocks a low kick nicely.
Lalime is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
McCain forces Lalime back against the cage and clinches.
McCain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
McCain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
McCain throws a hook but Lalime avoids it easily.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCain swings for the body but Lalime moves out of range.
Lalime blocks a head kick by McCain .
Lalime moves out of range as McCain throws a body kick.
Lalime sizes up McCain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalime.
McCain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lalime misses the shot to the body.
McCain throws a low kick but Lalime avoids it.
McCain tries to move into range but Lalime moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCain takes a swing at Lalime's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Lalime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain is looking to clinch.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCain throws a series of punches but Lalime moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
Lalime takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lalime throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
McCain takes a swing at Lalime's ribcage but misses.
McCain slips under a jab from Lalime.
Lalime moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCain misses with a double jab
and Lalime makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
McCain moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lalime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalime manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lalime misses the target.
Lalime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain .
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lalime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lalime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lalime lands with a right hand.
McCain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lalime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lalime darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime takes a swing at McCain 's ribcage but misses.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
McCain is looking to land body kicks.
McCain misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
McCain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lalime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain .
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lalime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain throws a shot to the body.
McCain is looking to slow Lalime down with leg kicks.
McCain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lalime was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
Lalime was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lalime scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lalime slips under a jab from McCain .
Lalime is looking to counter punch.#CL#
McCain gets tackled into the cage by Lalime. Lalime maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain . #T2#
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lalime pushes McCain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime prevents a body shot from McCain .
Lalime is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain dodges an elbow strike from Lalime.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain .
Lalime blocking some punches.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lalime.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime blocks a body shot from McCain .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lalime lands a left hand.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalime blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McCain . #T3#
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain looking to slow down the pace here.
Lucas McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCain lands a left hand.
Lalime tries a body shot but McCain blocks it.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head.
McCain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lalime has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from McCain .
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain cracks Lalime with a nice body shot.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lalime throws an elbow but misses.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from McCain - that landed with a thud.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Stalling in the clinch from McCain .
Lalime has McCain pressed against the cage, preventing McCain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
McCain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from McCain on the inside.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCain as Lalime tries to tie him up.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain is looking to control Lalime's arms but Lalime gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCain has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucas McCain 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#
Lalime throws an overhand right that lands on McCain 's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
McCain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Lalime was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain .
McCain tries to move into range but Lalime moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lalime moves out of range as McCain throws a body kick.
Lalime is looking to counter the offense by McCain and move into the clinch.
Lalime moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lalime was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain .
Lalime slips under a jab.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
Lalime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCain throws out the jab. #CL2#
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCain can't break the clinch.
Lalime misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
McCain 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCain cracks Lalime with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
McCain throws a body kick that misses.
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCain throws a lazy body kick
and Lalime counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Lalime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCain swings widly with a right hand
and Lalime counters with a straight right hand.
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
Lalime takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lalime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Lalime. Beautiful body shot.
Lalime is looking to clinch.
Lalime slips under a jab.
Lalime throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anthony Lalime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalime 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.#T2#
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lalime.
Lalime misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalime misses with a body shot.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Lalime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy body kick from McCain
and Lalime counters with a nice uppercut.
Lalime swings widly with a right hand
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
McCain moves out of range as Lalime strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from McCain misses.
McCain stuns Lalime with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lalime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Lalime misses the target.
Lalime blocks a head kick by McCain .
Lalime tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCain manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
McCain cracks Lalime with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCain tries to clinch up.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lalime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lalime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lalime moves out of range as McCain strikes.
Lalime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lalime has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCain finds it's way round the side to connect with Lalime's head. #CL2#
McCain clinches with his opponent.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime prevents a body shot from McCain . #T4##BC2#
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lalime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Lalime is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalime walks into a straight right hand from McCain .
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Lalime ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
Lalime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCain looks to land a right hand but Lalime moved out of range.
Lalime misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
Lalime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain .
McCain cracks Lalime with an open hand slap.
Lalime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCain 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain !
A very excited looking Lucas McCain 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 159 Unfinished Business 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Lalime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalime misses with a body punch #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Lalime slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.#REVB#
Lalime controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Lalime decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime misses with a right hand #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalime has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalime is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zimmerman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Zimmerman lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Zimmerman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalime, who protects the arm well.
Lalime is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zimmerman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES2#
Lalime makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zimmerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lalime.
Zimmerman moves away from the strike by Lalime.
Lalime throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lalime's guard.
Lalime told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Lalime is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Lalime is looking to control Zimmerman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lalime avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
Lalime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimmerman is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime wants to improve his position but Zimmerman is controlling well.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Lalime's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalime is holding on for now. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Lalime is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalime defends it well.
Lalime wants to improve his position but Zimmerman is controlling well. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalime defends it well. #SUB#
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalime is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
Lalime is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zimmerman trying to mount his opponent but Lalime defends it. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Lalime kicks off Zimmerman and gets to his feet.
Zimmerman with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lalime counters by moving into the clinch.
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 Moritz Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lalime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lalime wants it to stay on the feet.
Lalime misses with a wild body shot.
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Zimmerman with that takedown attempt.
Lalime misses the shot to the body.
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lalime scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime throws a lazy right hand but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lalime sprawls and moves away.
Lalime throws a lazy right hand but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lalime sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Lalime swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lalime dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Lalime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zimmerman, up you get!
Anthony Lalime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Zimmerman moves away and avoids it.
Zimmerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lalime scores with a jab.
Lalime throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown. Lalime fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lalime is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard. #REVB#
Lalime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lalime trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimmerman's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Lalime looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lalime defends well.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Lalime controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Lalime stands up and waves to Zimmerman to follow him.
Lalime misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Zimmerman counters by clinching up.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Lalime prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime. #CUT2#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Lalime tries to work over Zimmerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lalime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but Lalime won't allow it.
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Lalime pushes Zimmerman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Zimmerman is working for takedown but Lalime is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anthony Lalime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime scores with a hook to the body.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Zimmerman is rocked!#T4#
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Zimmerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lalime prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Lalime works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zimmerman.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lalime cracks Zimmerman with a nice body shot.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Zimmerman's ribcage. Zimmerman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zimmerman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lalime is unloading with more strikes now! Zimmerman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilmarinen.
A little jabbing left from Lalime on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalime sizes up Ilmarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Lalime is quick to defend against it.
Lalime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime cracks Ilmarinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Ilmarinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Lalime is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Lalime is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalime is looking to regain half guard here but Ilmarinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lalime taking a bit of punishment here - Ilmarinen scoring with strikes.
Lalime tries to improve position but can't.
Lalime managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Lalime is working away.
Ilmarinen tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen working away.
Lalime told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been hearing that Ilmarinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lalime wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalime, who protects the arm well.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Lalime's temple.
Lalime is trying to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen tries to move to mount but Lalime blocks the move with his legs.
Lalime wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Lalime is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ilmarinen off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lalime is trying to stick to Ilmarinen's back but Ilmarinen is turning into Lalime. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lalime's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lalime has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalime is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Ilmarinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ilmarinen advances nicely into full mount.
Lalime wants to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Lalime is squirming around nicely.
Lalime is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lalime trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ilmarinen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lalime connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lalime looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Lalime throws a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lalime rushes Ilmarinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ilmarinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Lalime shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown.
Lalime gets underhooks to prevent Ilmarinen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime effectively controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen tries for a takedown but Lalime manages to get underhooks.
Lalime digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime just leaning against Ilmarinen, taking a breather.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ilmarinen or not. #BC2#
Lalime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Lalime as Ilmarinen shoots in.
Lalime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anthony Lalime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalime moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lalime cracks Ilmarinen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ilmarinen falls to his knees and Lalime 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 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 151 Fukumitsu vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lalime misses the target.
Dodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lalime misses with a left hand
and Dodgers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lalime takes a swing at Dodgers's ribcage but misses.
Dodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lalime.
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dodgers.
Lalime slips under a jab from Dodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime misses with a shot to the body
and Dodgers counters with a low kick, right behind Lalime 's knee.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Dodgers moves away and avoids it.
Lalime misses with a left hand
letting Dodgers counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dodgers. #T1#
Lalime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dodgers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lalime tries to clinch #KD2#
and Dodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lalime! Dodgers lets Lalime back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Lalime is rocked!
Lalime tries to clinch up.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodgers drops Lalime with a big left hand! Lalime is injured, injured bad! Dodgers jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
After winning the bout, Duck Dodgers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 146 Hang Vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Lalime misses with a looping left.
Lalime tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Lalime misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Lalime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalime misses the shot to the body.
Tucker thuds a left hand into Lalime's body.
Lalime connects with a body shot.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Lalime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker lands an uppercut.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime lands a left hand. #T1#
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Lalime is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker dodges an elbow strike from Lalime.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lalime avoids it.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Lalime.
A left hand lands to the body for Tucker.
Tucker lands a body punch.
Lalime is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Tucker.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lalime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tucker's brow.
Tucker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime digs a right hand into Tucker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tucker's gas tank.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lalime tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
I was talking to Lalime's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lalime is defending well for now.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Tucker.
Tucker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tucker misses with a body punch. #T3#
Lalime presses Tucker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker pushes Lalime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tucker lands a right hand. #ROC2#Lalime is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Tucker.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Tucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lalime takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalime 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.
Lalime lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalime.#CL#
Lalime has Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalime tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lalime in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Tucker trying to land knees to the body.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Tucker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Tucker's ribcage. Tucker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Lalime tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Tucker dodges an elbow strike from Lalime.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lalime has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lalime stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime lands a body shot.
Lalime misses with an elbow over the top.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker lands a left hand. #T3#
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tucker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lalime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime lands an elbow that stopped Tucker in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut.
Charles Tucker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Tucker dodges an elbow strike from Lalime.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lalime.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Tucker - that landed with a thud.
Lalime'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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime stalling in the clinch.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Tucker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
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 Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Tucker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lalime lands a jab.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Lalime ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker misses with a two punch combination.
Tucker with a nice calf kick.
Tucker throws a shot to the body.
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
Tucker misses with a looping right.
Lalime misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime darts in trying to clinch
and Tucker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tucker throws out a powerful jab.
Charles Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lalime slips a straight right by Tucker.
A telegraphed right hand from Tucker misses the target.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Tucker misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tucker.
Tucker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Lalime closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Lalime's ribcage.
Good body shot from Tucker.
A short left from Tucker.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Tucker lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tucker.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Lalime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Tucker jerks Lalime to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Lalime's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Tucker steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Charles Tucker!
After winning the bout, Charles Tucker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 139 Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicoletta 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.
Lalime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicoletta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicoletta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicoletta looks to land a left hand but Lalime moved out of range nicely.
Nicoletta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Nicoletta pushes him away.
Lalime digs a good body shot into Nicoletta's ribs.
Lalime digs a good body shot into Nicoletta's ribs.
Lalime moves away from the strike by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicoletta throws out a loose jab but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lalime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicoletta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicoletta misses with a looping left.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Nicoletta shakes him off and moves away.
Nicoletta throws a looping overhand right but Lalime ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Lalime lands with a hook. Nicoletta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Lalime moves away from the strike by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta misses with a straight right.
A combination from Nicoletta does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lalime.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicoletta. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicoletta.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lalime cracks Nicoletta on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nicoletta falls backwards against the cage. Lalime follows up with more strikes that drop Nicoletta to his knees. Lalime keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nicoletta! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

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

#R1#
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Dharris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lalime.
Lalime throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Dharris moves into the clinch successfully.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dharris backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dharris blocking some punches.
Lalime stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Dharris avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
Lalime lands a body shot.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Dharris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
Dharris takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dharris s head.
Dharris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dharris tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Dharris back against the cage. #T1#
Dharris tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime is working Dharris over against the cage.
Dharris looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Lalime gets through Dharris 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dharris 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Lalime.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Dharris .
Lalime 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.
Lalime lands an 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!
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Dharris 's head.
Lalime misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee calls for Lalime to work.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Lalime lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Dharris has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lalime seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dharris can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Lalime.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
Lalime throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dharris swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dharris backwards.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Dharris .
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dharris backwards.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Dharris .
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Dharris doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dharris backwards.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Lalime.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Dharris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Dharris takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dharris tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dharris backwards.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Dharris is rocked!
Lalime lands a left hand.
Dharris is still on wobbly legs! Can Lalime finish him?
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime is leaning against Dharris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dharris tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Good body shot from Lalime. #T4#
Lalime pushes Dharris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dharris to his knees! Lalime keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 124 Seppo vs Account 3
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dennison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
Lalime is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dennison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lalime some visible discomfort.
Lalime is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalime throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lalime managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dennison.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lalime wants to get back to full guard but Dennison has mounted him!#T1#
Lalime wants to control but Dennison is having none of it.
Dennison 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.
Dennison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dennison landing strikes from the mount and Lalime is in trouble! #ROC#Lalime is rocked!
Dennison avoids the attempt from Lalime to control.
Lalime is still in real trouble! Can Dennison finish him?
Dennison lands a big elbow - Lalime is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lalime is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dick Dennison!

Event: DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov I I misses with a head kick.
Lalime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lalime misses with an uppercut. Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Kersikov I I went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Lalime finds it's way through Kersikov I I's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lalime. Kersikov I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lalime.
Kersikov I I 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.
Kersikov I I motions for Lalime to come forward. Kersikov I I throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook. Lalime ducked under it nicely.
Lalime throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov I I stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lalime darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Lalime closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Kersikov I I.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov I I is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Lalime comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov I I can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime tries to work over Kersikov I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I missing with knees to the body.
Lalime is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lalime tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Kersikov I I avoiding damage. #BC#
Kersikov I I escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lalime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov I I throws a low kick but Lalime moves out of range easily.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.#T2#
Lalime tries to move into range but Kersikov I I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov I I tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lalime is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov I I doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov I I with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lalime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov I I fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kersikov I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov I I throws a body kick that misses.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov I I shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Lalime gets a clinch.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime blocking some punches.
A short right from Lalime on the inside. #T3#
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I pushes Lalime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov I I seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I gets through Lalime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I slowing the pace effectively.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov I I.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Lalime misses with an elbow over the top.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I looking to stall.
Kersikov I I can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Kersikov I I leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov I I lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kersikov I I catches Lalime with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov I I feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lalimes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Lalime is rocked!#KD#
Kersikov I I drops Lalime with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lalime looks back up at him and smiles so Kersikov I I waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov I I finish him?
Kersikov I I knocks out Lalime with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kersikov I I before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kersikov I I picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 106 Outback vs Kaupens
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##KD#
Abbot drops Lalime with a beautiful combination! Lalime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Abbot is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lalime is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
Lalime sizes up Abbot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Abbot finish him?
Lalime lands a nice hook to Abbot's body. Abbot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lalime lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abbot at a distance.
Lalime seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime moves out of range as Abbot strikes.
Lalime scores with a hook to the body. Abbot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Abbot rushes Lalime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abbot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abbot lands a shoulder strike.
Abbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbot controls his hands.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Abbot.
Lalime lands a body punch.
A short right from Lalime on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime scores with a hook to the body.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime lands an elbow inside that Abbot shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Dimebag Abbot has been cut.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abbot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
Lalime throws an elbow but it misses.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
Lalime presses Abbot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lalime displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abbot up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Abbot takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime. #T2#
Abbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime lands an elbow inside that Abbot shrugs off.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Abbot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abbot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Abbot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Abbot breaks the clinch.
Lalime lands a jab to the head.
Abbot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abbot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lalime circles away quickly and effectively.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Abbot pushes him away.
Abbot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Lalime misses the shot to the body.
Lalime scores with a shot to the body.
Abbot misses with a series of wild punches.
Lalime lands with a hook. Abbot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lalime is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abbot rather than just go for the knockout.
Lalime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbot.
Lalime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abbot lands a slapping body shot.
Lalime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalime slips a jab from Abbot.
Lalime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abbot.
Abbot looks to land a combination but Lalime avoids it well.
Lalime takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Abbot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lalime throws a lazy right hand but Abbot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abbot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lalime.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Abbot pushes him away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Abbot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dimebag Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Abbot instigates a clinch.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime misses with an elbow strike.
Abbot misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Lalime gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lalime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbot.
Abbot walks into a jab.
Abbot tries to clinch there but Lalime circles away.
Abbot sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Abbot avoids it this time.
Dimebag Abbot is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Lalime.
Abbot throws the left hand but Lalime avoids the punch easily.
Abbot misses with a hook.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Abbot pushes him away.
Lalime walks into a jab.
Lalime scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abbot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abbot misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot misses with a hook. Lalime ducked under it nicely.
Lalime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abbot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lalime misses with a hook
and Abbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalime uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lalime circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Abbot throws an overhand right that lands on Lalime's shoulder, as Lalime tries to avoid the shot.
Abbot stuns Lalime with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abbot throws a hook but Lalime avoids it easily.
Lalime steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abbot.
Abbot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Abbot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abbot misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Abbot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lalime takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lalime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Lalime moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abbot lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Abbot misses with some punches.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Abbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime throws an elbow but it misses.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
A short left from Lalime.
Lalime gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime pushes Abbot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Abbot takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lalime.
Lalime presses Abbot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime lands a nice uppercut.
Lalime gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Abbot is rocked!#T3#
Good body shot from Lalime.
Oh Abbot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lalime.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
Abbot seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime slowing the pace effectively.
Abbot avoids the elbow strike from Lalime, against the cage.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lalime comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Abbot's head.
Abbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbot takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
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!
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Abbot blocks an elbow strike from Lalime.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow. #T4#
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Abbot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lalime.
Lalime creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abbot with a big uppercut! Abbot tries to clinch up but Lalime pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abbot to the mat! Abbot covers up and Lalime unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 95: Van Asch vs Imanari
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Ignatov throws a jab when Lalime was well out of range.
Ignatov throws a hook but Lalime avoids it easily.
Lalime steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ignatov.
Lalime lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Ignatov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lalime doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatov connects with the punch.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Lalime saw that one coming.
Lalime misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lalime throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ignatov throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lalime is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 87: Ramathorn vs Doomsday
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Lalime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalime lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahonen off the cage and back into range.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahonen! But no joy.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lalime 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.
Lalime throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Lalime is looking to clinch.
Ahonen feints a counter leg kick.
Ahonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lalime's waist but Lalime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahonen off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lalime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a looping left.
Lalime looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Ahonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lalime swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
No joy there for Lalime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Ahonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lalime misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up with Lalime, looking for a takedown. Ahonen pushes Lalime against the cage but Lalime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD2#
Ahonen lands a big uppercut and Lalime crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lalime looks OK. Ahonen waves Lalime back to his feet!#ROC2#Lalime is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lalime moves into range and clinches up with Ahonen.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lalime has Ahonen pressed against the cage.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Ahonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lalime can't fight it off and eventually Ahonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Lalime looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lalime wants to stand and escape but Ahonen is having none of it.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalime trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ahonen throws a strike but Lalime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Lalime from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalime is aware though and is defending well.
Lalime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalime's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ahonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Lalime wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Lalime wanted to stand there but Ahonen had control of the position. #SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalime is aware though and is defending well.
Lalime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lalime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalime passes into half guard.
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 Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lalime connects with a single shot there.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Lalime with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Lalime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen tries to clinch up but Lalime circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalime wants to clinch but Ahonen slips to the side#KD2#
and Ahonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Lalime toppling to the canvas! Lalime scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ahonen finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
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!
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lalime sprawls well. Lalime wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Lalime has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch.
Ahonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lalime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen jumps guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Ahonen.
Ahonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Ahonen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahonen tries to pull guard but Lalime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen cracks Lalime with a nice 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!
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lalime prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen tries for a takedown but Lalime manages to get underhooks.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lalime after a bit of a struggle.
Ahonen is breathing heavily.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen working hard to break the clinch.
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahonen blocks a body shot from Lalime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalime digs a right hand into Ahonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahonen's gas tank. #T4#
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
Lalime tries to work over Ahonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lalime.
Ahonen blocks an elbow strike from Lalime.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahonen blocking some punches.
Lalime is leaning against Ahonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lalime digs a right hand into Ahonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahonen's gas tank.
Lalime gets through Ahonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lalime's cut.
That's time! Lalime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lalime jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lalime.
Lalime throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Lalime throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lalime sizes up Ahonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahonen tries to land a front kick but Lalime steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalime is looking to counter the offense by Ahonen and move into the clinch.#CL#
Lalime has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch. #T1#
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Ahonen.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahonen is trying to break the clinch but Lalime is controlling him.
Anthony Lalime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahonens head.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lalime throws an elbow but misses.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Niko Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Ahonen.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahonen as Lalime tries to tie him up.
Ahonen tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Ahonen lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ahonen is trying to trip Lalime. He has hold of a leg but Lalime is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lalime is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Lalime looking to control.
Ahonen trying to move into half guard but instead Lalime has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Lalime passes Ahonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lalime prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Lalime is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Lalime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahonen striking off his back but it's not causing Lalime any problems.
Lalime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lalime wants to stand but Ahonen is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Lalime from controlling successfully.
Lalime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lalime content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ahonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lalime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lalime, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lalime!

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

#R1#
Lalime misses with an uppercut. Four saw that one coming.
Lalime looks to score with a jab to the body but Four is just out of range.
Lalime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Four manages to avoid it.
Four tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lalime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Four attempts a counter takedown but Lalime avoids it well and moves away.
Lalime slaps away a takedown attempt from Four, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Lalime forces Four back against the cage and clinches.
Four jumps guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four blocks an elbow strike.
Four tries to pull guard but Lalime won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalime tries a body shot but Four blocks it.
Four fails to pull guard.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Four controls his hands. #TD#
Four jumps into guard, dragging Lalime to the mat. #T1#
Lalime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Four is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Four working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalime wants to pass the guard but Four is keeping the position.#SUB#
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalime wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving. #SUB#
Four working for a triangle but Lalime defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Lalime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Four had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalime defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalime is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Lalime controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Four isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lalime stacks Four on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lalime!
Four is not content to let Lalime control the position.
Four looks to move to half guard but instead Lalime has passed into mount! Damn!
Four is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lalime working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Lalime postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Four looks a forlorn figure.
Lalime sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lalime can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Four is looking to escape.
Four can't escape the position.
Lalime looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalime can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Four is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four is desperately trying to improve his position but Lalime has a good base and remains in mount.
Lalime working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Four rushes Lalime and presses him up against the cage.
Four tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Four jumps guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Four fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalime stalling.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Four is trying to pull guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Four tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Four is trying to pull guard but Lalime has him pressed against the cage.
Four content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Four prevents a body shot from Lalime.
A short left from Lalime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Four is trying to pull guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lalime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Lalime looking to slow down the pace here.
Four blocks an uppercut.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Four's elbow.
Four tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lalime just stands there and leans against the cage.
Four blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Four seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Lalime is leaning against Four and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Four's elbow.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Four is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lalime is keeping busy.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as Four controls the action. #T2#
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime is stalling here.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lalime 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!
Four is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lalime to keep the fight standing.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Four tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lalime lands an elbow just above Four 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anthony Lalime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Four pulls guard successfully.
Lalime throws a big right hand that misses.
Lalime trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Four is looking for a triangle but Lalime pushes his legs off easily.
Lalime showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Four working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalime trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Four has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lalime 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 Four.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Four tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Four is working hard here to advance position.
Four is not content to let Lalime control the position.
Four is looking to regain half guard here but Lalime keeps moving and retains side control.
Four taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lalime taking a breather here. #SU2#
Lalime decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lalime. Four does a little dance to reset his feet.
Four shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lalime but Lalime pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lalime lands with a cross.
Four takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Four throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lalime tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Four is in Lalime's guard.

Lalime pushes Four off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lalime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lalime circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lalime tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Four moves away and avoids it.
Lalime throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Four on the side of the head.
Lalime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Four was well out of range. Poor timing from Lalime.#T1#
Four fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Four sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Four avoids it this time.
Lalime swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.
Lalime ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Four shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalime leaves Four with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Four shakes him off and moves away.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Four is looking to clinch.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Four pushes him away.#CL#
Four moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Four. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime pushes Four back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
Lalime cracks Four with a nice body shot.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Four blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lalime works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Four tries to pull guard but Lalime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lalime.
Lalime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
A short left from Lalime. #T3#
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lalime. #CUT2#Panda Four's cut is getting worse.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Four fails to pull guard.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Four backwards.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Four backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Four is rocked!
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Four is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime pushes Four against the cage. Lalime is working some dirty boxing. Lalime pushes off with a quick right hook! Four goes down! Four tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lalime moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

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

#R1#
Lalime misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lalime. That snapped Bol's head back.
Bol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Bol lands a big head kick that sends Lalime tumbling to the mat! Bol takes a step backwards and waves Lalime back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lalime is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bol counters with a huge right that knocks Lalime out cold! Bol is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yar Bol!

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

#R1#
Lalime drops his hands momentarily and Abbot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Abbot pushes Lalime up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbot blocking some punches.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Abbot.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
The referee calls for Lalime to work.
Abbot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lalimes head.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Abbot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lalime stalling in the clinch but Abbot improves position.
Abbot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbot.
Abbot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land.
Abbot tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC#
Abbot manages to break the clinch.
Lalime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbot throws a lazy right hand but Lalime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Abbot shakes him off and moves away.
Abbot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalime manages to avoid it.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Lalime closes the distance and clinches.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abbot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Abbot tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Abbot back against the cage.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike.
Abbot blocks an uppercut.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Abbot.
A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land.
Abbot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abbot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbot blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abbot stalls.
Abbot blocking some punches.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Abbot.
Abbot is trying to stall.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot. #T3#
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Abbot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lalime lands an elbow inside.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbot is stalling here.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbot prevents a body shot from Lalime.
A left hand lands to the body for Abbot.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abbot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime tries to work over Abbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Abbot avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Abbot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abbot lands a nice shot to the body.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abbot blocks an uppercut.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lalime misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Abbot misses with some punches.
Abbot throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lalime as Abbot tries to tie him up.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lalime.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lalime works Abbot's body with a nice hook.
Lalime takes a swing at Abbot's ribcage but misses.
Lalime scores with a punch to the head.
Lalime moves out of range as Abbot strikes.
Abbot throws a jab when Lalime was well out of range.
Lalime moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abbot slips a straight right by Lalime.
A slow jab from Abbot misses its intended target.
Lalime wants to counter the offense by Abbot and move into the clinch position.
Abbot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lalime scores with a hook to the body. Abbot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lalime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abbot.
Abbot throws a lazy right hand but Lalime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lalime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Abbot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lalime connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abbot scrambles back to his feet.
Abbot tries to bum rush Lalime with a series of wild strikes but Lalime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lalime wants to counter the offense by Abbot and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abbot jabs Lalime right on the nose. Lalime blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Lalime looks to throw the jab but Abbot is out of range.
Abbot moves in looking to clinch but Lalime pushes him off.
Abbot throws a right and a left that Lalime avoids nicely.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lalime uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abbot has time to react.#CL#
Abbot moves into the clinch.
Lalime throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abbot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Abbot lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lalime as Abbot tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Abbot.
Abbot blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbot.
Abbot takes a shot to the head.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Abbot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abbot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lalime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Abbot cracks Lalime with a nice body shot.
Abbot can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Abbot.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lalime lands a right hand.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abbot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lalime lands a body punch.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Abbot is rocked!
A short left from Lalime.
Oh Abbot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Abbot.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Abbot tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Abbot blocks a body shot from Lalime.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Abbot! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lalime is unloading with more strikes now! Abbot drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: CMMA 177 Zaintashara v Yarboro
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Lalime stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lalime fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Lalime misses
and Mendes counters with an outside leg kick.
Lalime tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lalime throws a shot to the body.
Lalime connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mendes pushes Lalime up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Lalime throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendes misses with a body punch.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime 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.
Mendes lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Mendes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lalime smiles and moves away.
A left and a right from Lalime both land. Nice combination.
Lalime lands a body shot. #CL2#
Mendes drives through and clinches with Lalime against the cage.
Lalime looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mendes lands a right hand.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lalime seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mendes can turn it around.#T2#
Mendes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Lalime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendes is leaning against Lalime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lalime throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lalime.
Lalime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mendes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Mendes lands a big shot that drops Lalime! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Lalime is rocked!
Lalime keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lalime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalime passes to full mount!
Lalime trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Lalime wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Lalime thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Mendes tries to hold on but Lalime pushes him away.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes wants to control but Lalime is having none of it.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
Lalime is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalime pulls his head out easily.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes wants to sweep but Lalime has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riyu Mendes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony Lalime is winning the standup battle so far.
Lalime throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
Mendes lands a front kick.
Lalime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendes.
Lalime stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Lalime. Beautiful body shot.
Mendes walks into a straight right hand from Lalime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Mendes counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lalime off his feet! Mendes dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Lalime is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Mendes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Lalime is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes trying to control the action but Lalime is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lalime knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lalime struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalime is not content to let Mendes control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalime tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalime has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalime keeps working. #SUB2#
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalime is defending well. #SUB2#
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Mendes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lalime is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalime, who protects the arm well.
Lalime is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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Mendes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lalime sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lalime is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lalime knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lalime struggling a bit here.
Lalime tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
Lalime is not content to let Mendes control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riyu Mendes 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lalime listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Mendes clinches.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendes.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mendes.
Mendes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lalime fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendes throws a solid leg kick but Lalime takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mendes.#CL#
Lalime forces Mendes back against the cage and clinches.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow. #T1#
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lalime shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riyu Mendes.
Mendes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Mendes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Lalime is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lalime cracks Mendes with a nice body shot.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Mendes tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
A short right from Lalime.
Mendes lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendes up against the cage.
Mendes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lalime gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime. #T2#
Nice elbow from Lalime.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mendes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Mendes blocks an elbow strike from Lalime.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lalime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendes's brow.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
Mendes misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendes can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Mendes's ribcage. Mendes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Mendes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Lalime taking a breather.
Anthony Lalime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendes backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Mendes.
Mendes lands with a light punch inside.
Mendes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lalime avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Mendes.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Mendes working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lalime lands a nice uppercut.
Mendes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
Lalime creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendes's defenses.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes working aggressively here.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime blocks an uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime scores with a hook to the body.
Mendes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Anthony Lalime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riyu Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendes controls his hands.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendes jumps guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lalime showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CMMA 167 Wright v Switzer
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Lalime tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Lalime sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lalime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lalime tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Lalime scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lalime wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Lalime throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes throws a body punch but Lalime moves out of range.
Barnes sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.#T1##CL2#
Lalime rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Lalime has the dominant position.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Lalime avoids the damage to the body.
Lalime pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes can't break the clinch. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lalime gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Barnes tries to break free but Lalime pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Lalime working aggressively here.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lalime as Barnes tries to tie him up.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Lalime tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Barnes takes a swing at Lalime's ribcage but misses.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barnes throws a jab when Lalime was well out of range.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Lalime just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Lalime as he connects with a hook.
Lalime is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lalime throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Lalime misses with a straight right.
Lalime throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Lalime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lalime cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Lalime moves away and avoids it.
Lalime throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lalime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Lalime will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD2#
Lalime lands a big right hand that sends Barnes crashing to the mat! Lalime stays standing though and waves Barnes back to his feet!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Lalime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lalime.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lalime throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
and Lalime counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Barnes! He's just covering up as Lalime starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: CMMA 153 Slaissi v Olsen
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Blois misses with a hook. Lalime ducked under it nicely.
Lalime is looking to counter the offense by Blois and move into the clinch.
Blois throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blois looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lalime throws a hook but Blois avoids it easily.
Blois fails to land with a series of punches.
Lalime seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lalime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blois misses with a straight left.
Lalime drops his hands momentarily and Blois takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Blois.
Blois 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime avoids the body shot from Blois.
Blois scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Blois.
Blois avoids the body shot from Lalime.
Lalime takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Blois will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blois misses the shot to the body.
Lalime loads up on a big right hand but Blois slips the punch.
Blois misses with a double jab.
Lalime swings for the body but Blois moves out of range.
Blois changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edson Blois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blois fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lalime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Blois moves away and avoids it.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Blois bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lalime's head.
Lalime takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blois throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Blois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lalime, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Edson Blois has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Lalime closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Blois is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lalime to keep the fight standing.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blois or not.
Blois looks winded!
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blois takes a shot to the head.
Blois tries to break free but Lalime pushes him back against the cage.
Lalime pushes Blois back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime controlling the action here for a moment.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blois takes a shot to the head.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blois backwards.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lalime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Blois's head.
Lalime works on Blois's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime pushes Blois back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lalime.
Blois's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blois letting Lalime take a breather here.
Lalime lands an elbow that stopped Blois in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Blois tries to stall but Lalime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blois.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Blois's ribcage. Blois let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime lands an elbow just above Blois 's eye.
Blois takes a shot to the head.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime cracks Blois with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Edson Blois's cut even more.
Lalime presses Blois against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edson Blois's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blois takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lalime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lalime slips under a jab from Blois.
Lalime getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Lalime moves into the clinch.
Lalime presses Blois against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lalime lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
Lalime is working Blois over against the cage.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blois can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
Lalime works on Blois's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime gets through Blois's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime. #ROC#Blois is rocked!#T1#
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blois is still on wobbly legs! Can Lalime finish him?
Blois is breathing heavily.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Blois's head.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime lands a body shot.
A short left from Lalime.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Blois drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Lalime!

Event: CMMA XS3 Barkley v McWrestler
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Lalime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lalime misses with a hook to the body
letting Boytsov counter with a right hand.
Lalime moves out of range as Boytsov strikes.
Boytsov misses with a looping left.
Lalime seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lalime swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Boytsov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lalime won't be happy with that.
Lalime is holding Boytsov down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Boytsov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalime tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1#
Lalime is looking for a sweep.
Lalime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boytsov on the ground.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Boytsov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Boytsov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lalime tries to bench press Boytsov off him but Boytsov keeps the position.
Boytsov landing a few strikes.
Lalime can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Boytsov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lalime looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boytsov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lalime is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boytsov lets go of the hold and Lalime can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Atunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lalime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lalime seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Renato Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lalime throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Lalime slips under a jab from Atunes.
Lalime tries to counter by clinching up but Atunes breaks away and moves out of range.
Atunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lalime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lalime takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Atunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Lalime is rocked!
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lalime.
Nice straight punches there by Lalime. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lalime.#T1#
Lalime takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lalime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lalime's head.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lalime misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Atunes misses with the combination.
Lalime seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lalime ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lalime.#T2#
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes cracks Lalime with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Lalime has Atunes up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Lalime tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes cracks Lalime with a nice body shot.#T3#
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Atunes throws an elbow but misses.
Atunes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lalime seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atunes can turn it around.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Lalime taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Atunes - that landed with a thud.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
Atunes lands an elbow that stopped Lalime in his tracks for a moment.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime takes an elbow to the temple.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atunes is leaning against Lalime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lalime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atunes's brow.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Atunes gets through Lalime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lalime's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lalime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lalime throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Atunes.
Atunes defending well as Lalime loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Lalime dodges the punch combination from Atunes.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lalime looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Renato Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Atunes takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Lalime works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes lands an elbow inside that Lalime shrugs off.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime scores with a hook to the body.
Atunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lalime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes lands an elbow inside that Lalime shrugs off.
Atunes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lalime's defenses.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Renato Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lalime looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Lalime blocks an elbow strike from Atunes.
Lalime lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes gets through Lalime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes lands an elbow inside that Lalime shrugs off.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes lands a body punch.
Atunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Lalime looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime blocks an elbow strike from Atunes.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Lalime blocks with his arms.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Atunes drops Lalime onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lalime is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atunes misses with the head strike. #T4#
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime gets through Atunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Atunes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Atunes.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes gets through Lalime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lalime's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lalime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lalime's hands.
Atunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Lalime misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lalime thinking.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Lalime pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Lalime.
Lalime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lalime bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes cracks Lalime with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lalime blocks a head kick by Atunes.
As Atunes tries to get set, Lalime tries to push him back and clinch up but Atunes manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Lalime showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalime circles away.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Lalime lands with an uppercut that bounces Atunes off the cage and back into range.
Atunes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lalime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Lalime slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Atunes.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lalime closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Renato Atunes has been cut.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes lands with a straight right. Lalime didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Lalime tries to counter by clinching up but Atunes breaks away and moves out of range.#KD2#
Atunes lands a big right hand that sends Lalime crashing to the mat! Atunes stays standing though and waves Lalime back to his feet!
Whack! Atunes lands a heavy head kick that drops Lalime. The ref tackles Atunes to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lalime was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Renato Atunes!
Renato Atunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BLAZE 28 - BERNARD VS HALL 2
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Lalime misses with a shot to the body
and Nicoletta counters with a leg kick.
Nicoletta is looking to slow Lalime down with leg kicks.
Lalime connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Nicoletta blocks a jab.
Nicoletta moves away from the strike by Lalime.
Lalime throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicoletta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
Nicoletta throws a low kick, looking for Lalime's leg but Lalime calmly moves out of range.
Nicoletta sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Nicoletta avoids it this time.
Nicoletta misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalime.
Lalime tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Nicoletta cracks Lalime with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicoletta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lalime to stand back up!#ROC#Lalime is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime lands a jab to Nicoletta's midsection.#T1#
Lalime looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicoletta finish him?
Nicoletta takes a swing at Lalime's ribcage but misses.
Lalime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lalime seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicoletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicoletta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Nicoletta pushes him away.
Nicoletta misses with a low kick.
Nicoletta swings for the body but Lalime moves out of range.
Lalime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicoletta swings for the body but Lalime moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicoletta. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalime checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Nicoletta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicoletta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lalime lands a head shot.
Lalime scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anthony Lalime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicoletta throws out a loose jab but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicoletta throws a push kick but Lalime slaps the foot to one side.
Lalime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lalime scores with a nice 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!
Nicoletta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lalime lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicoletta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lalime in his tracks. #T3#
Lalime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicoletta manages to avoid it.
Lalime scores with a jab to the body.
Lalime throws a body punch but Nicoletta moves out of range.
Nicoletta thuds a left hand into Lalime's body.
Lalime misses with the combination.
Lalime misses with an uppercut
and Nicoletta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Nicoletta lands a big right hand that sends Lalime crashing to the mat! Nicoletta stays standing though and waves Lalime back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime misses with a left hand
and Nicoletta counters with a huge right that knocks Lalime out cold! Nicoletta is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casimiro Nicoletta!
Casimiro Nicoletta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BLAZE 24 NICOLETTA V DRACULA 2
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Lalime slaps away a takedown attempt from Danaher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lalime connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Danaher has been cut.
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danaher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Lalime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lalime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danaher.
Danaher is trying to drag Lalime to the mat but Lalime just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher is looking for a takedown.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Danaher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lalime pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danaher shoots and misses #CL2#
and Lalime counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Lalime digs a right hand into Danaher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danaher's gas tank.
Danaher is breathing heavily.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danahers head.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danahers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Danaher wants a takedown.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Danaher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lalime.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danaher.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime slowing the pace effectively.
Lalime prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lalime pushes Danaher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Lalime stops a takedown attempt from Danaher.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danaher tries to score a body lock takedown but Lalime shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Lalime.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Danaher is rocked!
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Danaher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime lands a big right hand that drops Danaher! The killer instinct kicks in and Lalime finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lalime!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: BLAZE 19 - BERNARD VS DOYLE
Date: Mar 18, 2021

#R1#
War pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lalime seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
War tries to clinch up but Lalime circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalime ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
War throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lalime tries to counter by moving into the clinch but War manages to circle out of the way.
War fails to land with a series of punches.
As War tries to get set, Lalime tries to push him back and clinch up but War manages to avoid the attempt.
War tries to land a leg kick but Lalime saw it coming and moves away.
Lalime misses with an uppercut.
Lalime slips a jab and a cross from War.
The crowd cheers as Lalime lands an impressive looking overhand right. War doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Theros War has been cut.
War tries to clinch there but Lalime circles away.
War tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lalime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
War lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lalime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
War ducks right into an uppercut from Lalime.
War doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
War looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lalime lands a right hand from hell, dropping War. Lalime pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!
In defeat, Theros War stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, congrats to my opponent, there's not a lot of people to chop me down. Theros War is not done yet! I love you guys! I'll still fight anyone and everyone! Goodnight!'.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY Finale 1
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lalime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lalime slips a jab from McGregor.
Lalime closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lalime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
Lalime tries to clinch up
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Lalime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Lalime seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor cracks Lalime with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lalime moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalime uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
McGregor slips under a jab from Lalime.
Frankie McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Lalime keeps it at a distance.
McGregor throws a body punch but Lalime moves out of range.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Lalime moved out of range.
Lalime tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
Lalime throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor cracks Lalime with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a straight right. #CL#
Lalime clinches with his opponent.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land. #T2#
Lalime lands a right hand.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Lalime.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from McGregor.
Lalime gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Lalime's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lalime is keeping busy.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime working aggressively here. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
McGregor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor.
Lalime just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
McGregor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lalime seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGregor can turn it around.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Lalime blocking some punches.
McGregor 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!
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime misses with some punches.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Lalime lands an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Lalime pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
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 Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lalime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Lalime moved out of range.
McGregor throws the left hand but Lalime avoids the punch easily.
McGregor swings for the body but Lalime moves out of range.
Lalime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Lalime circles away.
Lalime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor misses the jab.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
Lalime swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime lands a head shot.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lalime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor tries to clinch but Lalime moves out of range.
A big right from McGregor misses.
Lalime is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.#T1#
Lalime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Lalime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Lalime seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lalime ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Lalime jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lalime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frankie McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lalime scores with a nice strike.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Lalime takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
Come on McGregor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lalime cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor lands a body punch.
Anthony Lalime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime lands a right hand.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Lalime misses with some punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Lalime digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor lands a right hand.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lalime lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Lalime swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Lalime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lalime gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lalime wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lalime.
McGregor throws a hook but Lalime avoids it easily.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Lalime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lalime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Lalime gets an underhook and turns McGregor into the cage.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Lalime pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor lands a right hand.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
McGregor digs a right hand into Lalime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lalime's gas tank. #T2#
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Frankie McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
McGregor tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor pushes Lalime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lalime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Lalime.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Lalime takes a shot to the head.
McGregor looking to stall.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Lalime working aggressively here.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Anthony Lalime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
McGregor tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lalime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lalime, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lalime!

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 4.2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Fick's corner calls for a 1-2. Fick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lalime.#CL#
Lalime clinches up against the cage.
Fick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Fick's head.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fick.
I was talking to Lalime's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Fick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lalime connects with the punch.
Lalime slips under a jab.
Lalime tries to counter by clinching up but Fick breaks away and moves out of range.
Lalime lunges at Fick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fick's hand.
Fick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Lalime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Fick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Fick lands.
Lalime swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fick.
Fick throws a big shot that misses.
Lalime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fick.#T1#
Lalime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fick throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lalime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fick misses with a looping left.
Fick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lalime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fick.
Lalime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fick misses with a looping right.
Fick looks to land a right hand but Lalime moved out of range.
Lalime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fick.
Fick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fick there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fick.
The fighters circling - Fick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lalime tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fick manages to circle out of the way.
Lalime wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Lalime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Fick throws the left hand but Lalime avoids the punch easily.
Lalime connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fick momentarily.
Fick digs a good body shot into Lalime's ribs.
Lalime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fick was well out of range. Poor timing from Lalime.
It seemed like Fick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Lalime has closed the distance and engaged Fick in a clinch.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Lalime.
Fick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lalime to keep the fight standing.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hansie Fick.
Lalime lands a right hand.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Fick backwards.
Fick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Fick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Fick misses.
Fick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fick ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.
Fick misses with an uppercut. Lalime saw that one coming.
Lalime wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fick cracks Lalime with an open hand slap.#T3#
Lalime avoids the body shot from Fick.
Fick drops his hands momentarily and Lalime takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Fick catches Lalime right on the button with a cross.
Lalime scores with a nice right hand.
Lalime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fick throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Lalime moves into the clinch.
Lalime pushes Fick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime presses Fick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Lalime. #TD2#
Fick successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Fick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lalime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at The Grind inform us that Fick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalime has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Fick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lalime content to stall in guard here.
Fick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lalime is stalling in the full guard.
Lalime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lalime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime 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##CL#
Lalime gets a clinch.
Lalime is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fick wants to take the fight to the mat but Lalime manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Lalime pushes Fick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands a nice uppercut.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fick or not.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fick can do to turn this around?
Fick wants to take the fight to the mat but Lalime manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Fick is breathing heavily.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Fick's ribcage. Fick let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anthony Lalime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Fick is working for takedown but Lalime is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hansie Fick.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime is working Fick over against the cage.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Fick is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Fick is still on wobbly legs! Can Lalime finish him?
Lalime creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fick's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fick drops to his knees and Lalime pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!
The defeated Hansie Fick had this to say: 'Job well done.'.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 3.1
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1#
Lalime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lalime with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lalime looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksteady is just out of range.
We've been informed that Lalime 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.
Rocksteady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lalime is fending him off so far but Rocksteady persists. Nope, Lalime circles away and we're back to standing.
Lalime works Rocksteady's body with a nice hook.
Rocksteady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lalime pinned against the cage. Lalime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Rocksteady shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rocksteady showed some decent athleticism there.
Lalime pushes Rocksteady off but Rocksteady dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lalime is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Rocksteady! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Lalime has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Rocksteady!
A relieved looking James Rocksteady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 2.1
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piazza misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Lalime's head coaches at Cope's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Piazza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalime manages to avoid it.
Piazza misses with a looping left.
Lalime wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Piazza loads up on a big right hand but Lalime slips the punch.
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piazza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalime misses with a few strikes there.
Piazza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice straight punches there by Lalime. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lalime.
Lalime is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime throws the left hand but Piazza avoids the punch easily.
Piazza throws a hook but Lalime blocks it.
Piazza misses with a right hand #CL#
and Lalime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime. #T1#
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Piazza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piazza tries to pull guard but Lalime holds him up against the cage and eventually Piazza drops back down to his feet.
Piazza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piazza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Piazza misses with a punch to the body.
Piazza is trying to pull guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Piazza tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Piazza misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as Piazza controls the action.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Piazza throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Piazza scores with a shot to the side of Lalime's head.
Piazza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piazza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piazza tries to pull guard but Lalime holds him up against the cage and eventually Piazza drops back down to his feet.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Piazza.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##TD2#
Piazza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Piazza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lalime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lalime wants to pass the guard but Piazza is keeping the position.
Lalime is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lalime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Piazza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lalime has managed to get both his arms back between Piazza's legs - danger averted.
Lalime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piazza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lalime controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Piazza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piazza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piazza controls Lalime momentarily but Lalime frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Piazza looking for a guillotine here but Lalime defends easily.
Piazza trying to control the position.
Piazza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lalime controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Piazza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lalime pushing down on Piazza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Piazza actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Piazza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lalime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piazza on the ground.
Piazza seems keen to control Lalime's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Piazza 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#
Lalime punishes Piazza's body with a nice straight punch.
Piazza loads up on a big right hand but Lalime slips the punch.
Lalime throws out a loose jab but Piazza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piazza throws an overhand right that lands on Lalime's shoulder, as Lalime tries to avoid the shot.
Lalime is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Piazza.
A swing and a miss from Lalime.
Lalime slips under a jab from Piazza.
As Piazza tries to get set, Lalime tries to push him back and clinch up but Piazza manages to avoid the attempt.
Piazza lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piazza looks to throw the jab but Lalime is out of range. #CL#
Lalime has managed to clinch.
Piazza can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Piazza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piazza. #T1#
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piazzas head.
Piazza tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Piazza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime pressing his opponent against the cage.
Piazza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Piazza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Piazza throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Lalime catches Piazza right on the button with a cross.
Piazza lands a jab to the head.
Lalime takes one on the button.
Piazza takes one to the chin there.
Lalime scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lalime fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Piazza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime throws a body punch but Piazza moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Lalime clinches.
Piazza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
Piazza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Piazza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piazza.
Piazza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piazza tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piazza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Piazza fails to land.
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Lalime is working Piazza over against the cage.
Piazza fails to pull guard.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Piazza.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piazza backwards.
Lalime misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lalime. #T3#
Lalime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piazza misses with a punch to the body.
Piazza misses with a body punch.
Lalime is trying to stall.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Piazza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lalime tries a body shot but Piazza blocks it.
Lalime cracks Piazza with a nice body shot.
Piazza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Piazza throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Piazza manages to pull guard.
Piazza is breathing heavily.
Lalime tries to free his leg and advance position but Piazza is retaining full guard.
Lalime looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Piazza keeping full guard, as Lalime tries to pass. #T4#
Lalime's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lalime being controlled here momentarily.
Lalime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Piazza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piazza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lalime controls the pace.
Lalime'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Piazza takes one on the button.
Piazza scores with a sloppy right hand. Lalime should have avoided that one.
Piazza misses with an uppercut.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Piazza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lalime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalime lands with a shot to the body.
Piazza 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.#T1#
Lalime ducks under a wild hook from Piazza.
Lalime lands a glancing blow to the side of Piazza's head.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
Piazza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lalime.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piazza can do to turn this around?
Lalime staying out of range there.
Piazza throws a looping overhand right but Lalime ducks down to avoid it.
Lalime is looking to wear down Piazza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
Lalime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piazza.
Piazza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lalime circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Piazza to the canvas! Piazza doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lalime keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 1.1
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaziri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaziri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vaziri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lalime is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lalime throws a jab when Vaziri was well out of range.
Vaziri tries to close the distance and clinch but Lalime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lalime catches Vaziri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri has been cut.#KD#
Lalime cracks Vaziri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vaziri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lalime finish him? #ROC#Vaziri is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaziri doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalime circles away.
Vaziri tries to clinch up but Lalime circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lalime has Vaziri up against the cage in a clinch.
Vaziri tries to pull guard but Lalime won't allow it.
Lalime unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vaziri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lalime is unloading with more strikes now! Vaziri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

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