Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 49: Bollomard vs Moen
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Verdins shoots in for a takedown but Arkinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Verdins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkinson manages to avoid it.
Arkinson misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Verdins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Arkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arkinson throws a right and a left that Verdins avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Verdins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Verdins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arkinson.
Verdins moves forwards but Arkinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Verdins fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Arkinson there.
Verdins dives in for a single leg takedown but Arkinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mark Arkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.
Verdins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arkinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Arkinson's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verdins. Arkinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arkinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arkinson misses with the combination. #T1#
Arkinson cracks Verdins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Verdins is just out of range.
Arkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Verdins. Verdins gets slowly back to his feet.
Arkinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Verdins eats them both and turns towards Arkinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arkinson lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Arkinson. That snapped Verdins's head back.
Arkinson is breathing heavily.
Verdins drops his hands momentarily and Arkinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arkinson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Verdins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arkinson lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Verdins.#KD#
Arkinson drops Verdins with a left right combo! Arkinson follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#Verdins is rocked!
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!
Verdins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arkinson.
Verdins is still in real trouble! Can Arkinson finish him?
Verdins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arkinson off and has taken his back!
Verdins seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB2#
Verdins sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Arkinson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martins Verdins!

Event: DC 39: Midweek Madness
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Lothbrock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Verdins throws a punch but it's blocked by Lothbrock.
Verdins avoiding damage as Lothbrock throws knees to the body.
Verdins jumps guard but Lothbrock stands there with Verdins around his waist. Verdins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Lothbrock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lothbrock trying to control but Verdins is working from the bottom.
Lothbrock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lothbrock content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lothbrock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Verdins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lothbrock, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Verdins looking to pass the guard.
Lothbrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lothbrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Verdins won't allow Lothbrock to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lothbrock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Verdins has passed into half guard!
Verdins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lothbrock reverses the position - he's now on top in Verdins's guard.
Verdins keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully. #T2##SU#
Lothbrock gets to his feet - Verdins follows without any prompting. #CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and pushes Verdins back into the cage.
Verdins trying to control the position but instead, Lothbrock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Verdins into the cage.
Verdins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Lothbrock has picked Verdins up - he's going for a ride! Lothbrock dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Verdins taking some punishment here, with Lothbrock in his half guard.
Verdins has hold of Lothbrock's hands but Lothbrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lothbrock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Verdins trying to control here.
Lothbrock 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verdins has hold of Lothbrock's hands but Lothbrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lothbrock trying to control the pace.
Lothbrock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Verdins is not content to let Lothbrock control the position.
Lothbrock working Verdins over with strikes.
Lothbrock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lothbrock is looking for a kimura but Verdins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lothbrock to get the leverage.
Verdins is trying to stand up here but Lothbrock is controlling him well. #T4#
Verdins tries to roll over but Lothbrock keeps him under control.
Lothbrock controlling the action here.
Verdins wants to get back to full guard.
Verdins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lothbrock working over Verdins with some ground and pound. Verdins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lothbrock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Lothbrock has closed the distance and engaged Verdins in a clinch. #BC#
Lothbrock breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Verdins clinches.
Verdins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lothbrock smiles and moves away. #CL#
Verdins tries to keep at a distance but Lothbrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Verdins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lothbrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lothbrock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Verdins prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ragnar Lothbrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.
The referee calls for Lothbrock to work.
Lothbrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verdins backwards. #T1##TD#
Lothbrock decides to pull guard.
Lothbrock pulls Verdins in to control the position.
Lothbrock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lothbrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Verdins has momentary wrist control but Lothbrock slips an elbow through the middle.
Lothbrock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lothbrock lands a couple of digs.
Lothbrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verdins can do to turn this around?
Lothbrock postures up and lands a big shot to Verdins's brow.
Ragnar Lothbrock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verdins looking to control. #T2#
Lothbrock trying to control but Verdins is working from the bottom.
Verdins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lothbrock controls the pace.#SU#
Lothbrock stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and pushes Verdins back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock has Verdins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Verdins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lothbrock can't find room to land a body shot as Verdins controls the action.
Verdins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lothbrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verdins backwards.
Lothbrock stalling.
Verdins stops a takedown attempt from Lothbrock. #BC#
Lothbrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Lothbrock moves into range and clinches up with Verdins.
A right hook to the body lands for Lothbrock.
Verdins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Verdins is breathing heavily.#TD#
Lothbrock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Verdins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lothbrock dives into side control. #REVB#
Verdins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Lothbrock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Lothbrock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4##CL#
Lothbrock clinches.
Lothbrock goes for a takedown attempt but Verdins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lothbrock misses with a takedown attempt - Verdins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Verdins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lothbrock.
Verdins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verdins wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lothbrock tries to clinch there but Verdins circles away.
Despite the aggression on Verdins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lothbrock tries to clinch up.
Lothbrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Verdins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Verdins tries to clinch up but Lothbrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Lothbrock is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lothbrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrock 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##CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrock lands a damaging elbow.
Ragnar Lothbrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lothbrock slowing the pace effectively.
Lothbrock is working for takedown but Verdins is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Lothbrock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Verdins wants to stand but Lothbrock is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lothbrock scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Lothbrock.
Verdins moves into full guard.
Lothbrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Verdins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lothbrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Verdins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lothbrock's guard. #REVB#
Lothbrock throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Verdins wants to control from the top but Lothbrock keeps moving.
Lothbrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verdins controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lothbrock wants to sweep here but Verdins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lothbrock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Verdins passes into side control.
Lothbrock is trying to control Verdins's posture but Verdins avoids it. #T3#
Lothbrock is looking for a sweep.
Ragnar Lothbrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verdins is looking to take a break and control but Lothbrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lothbrock is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lothbrock clinches.
Lothbrock looking for a takedown.
Verdins wants to take the fight to the mat but Lothbrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lothbrock blocks an elbow strike.#T4##BC2#
Verdins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lothbrock clinches up with Verdins and pushes him back against the cage.
Lothbrock has Verdins pressed against the cage, preventing Verdins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verdins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lothbrock has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Lothbrock works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lothbrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Verdins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verdins is trying to control the position but Lothbrock postures up.
Lothbrock cracks Verdins with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verdins is pulling down on Lothbrock's head to control his posture.
Lothbrock passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Lothbrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lothbrock, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lothbrock!

Event: DC 30: Thorn vs Orr
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Verdins fails to pull guard.
Gill tries to score a body lock takedown but Verdins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Gill has closed the distance and engaged Verdins in a clinch.
Gill is pressed up against the cage. Verdins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gill down to the mat. Gill avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Verdins tries to sprawl but Gill drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Verdins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gill is on him like a limpet, forcing Verdins back against the cage.#BC#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Gill throws the kick towards the body but Verdins avoids it.
Verdins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Verdins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Verdins tries for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Gill tries to bench press Verdins off him but Verdins keeps the position. #T1#
Verdins trying to control the position but Gill is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill can't do much from the bottom here.
Verdins wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gill tries to bench press Verdins off him but Verdins keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verdins is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gill is trying to control Verdins's posture but Verdins avoids it.
Gill is looking for a sweep.
Gill is not content to let Verdins control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gill is trying to escape the position but Verdins is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gill looks to land a combination. Verdins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gill shoots in looking for a takedown. Verdins tries to sprawl out of it but Gill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Verdins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Gill closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Gill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gill looks to land a body kick but Verdins moved away.
Gill throws a nice looking combination but Verdins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gill tries to bum rush Verdins with a series of wild strikes but Verdins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gill wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Verdins shows good takedown defense.
Verdins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verdins wants it to stay on the feet.
Gill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Verdins shoots in and drives through. Gill sprawls well.
Verdins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verdins dodges the punch combination from Gill.
Verdins slaps away a takedown attempt from Gill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Verdins checks a leg kick.
Gill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verdins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Verdins circles away.
Gill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verdins's waist but Verdins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gill off to one side.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Verdins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gill swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Gill dives in and scores a takedown into Verdins's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davis Gill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martins Verdins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Verdins misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Verdins tries to pull guard but Gill won't allow it. #BC#
Gill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gill enables Verdins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gill manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Gill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Davis Gill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill looks to land a combination but Verdins avoids it well.
Verdins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
Verdins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gill is defending well.
Verdins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.#T1#
Verdins wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Gill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Verdins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Gill decides to stand back up.
Gill tries to bum rush Verdins with a series of wild strikes but Verdins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Gill misses with a low kick.
Verdins blocks a head kick by Gill.
Gill misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Verdins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gill is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Verdins dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVR#
Gill is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Gill is trying to buck Verdins off.
Gill tries to buck Verdins off but Verdins is having none of it.
Martins Verdins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Verdins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Verdins's best efforts.#T3#
Verdins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Verdins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verdins can do to turn this around?
Verdins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gill trying to keep a closed guard but Verdins is proving a slippery customer.
Verdins's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verdins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gill's guard.
Gill wants to stand but Verdins is controlling the position.
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gill scores with a head kick.
Verdins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gill circles away.
Gill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Gill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Verdins tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davis Gill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martins Verdins'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verdins.
Gill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Gill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Verdins trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Verdins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gill tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Gill working a defensive guard but Verdins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gill is looking to reverse the position.
Gill is working hard here to advance position.
Verdins tries to advance to mount but Gill denies him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gill wants to get back to his feet.
Verdins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Verdins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gill, who protects the arm well.
Gill being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Gill looks to move to half guard but instead Verdins has passed into mount! Damn!
Gill wants to hold on but Verdins pushes him away.
Verdins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gill wants to hold on but Verdins pushes him away.
Gill is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Gill wants to hold on but Verdins pushes him away.
Verdins looking to control but Gill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gill is looking to get to half guard.
Verdins controlling the pace for now.
Gill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Verdins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gill is now in Verdins's guard. A big mistake from Verdins there, giving up the dominant position!
Martins Verdins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis Gill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Gill!

Event: DC 22: Sokol vs Dux
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gill or perhaps it was just good defense by Verdins, which made it look bad.
Gill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verdins's head.
Gill misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Gill drives through and clinches with Verdins against the cage. #BC2#
Gill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verdins but Verdins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verdins blocks a head kick by Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Verdins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gill is trying to stand back up but Verdins is controlling him
Verdins trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Verdins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verdins. #T1#
Gill trying to hold on to Verdins's head to control him but Verdins postures up.
Gill is doing well to control the position and prevent Verdins from advancing to side control.
Gill pushes Verdins off looking to stand but Verdins dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verdins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Verdins seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
Verdins is thwarting Gill's attempts to control the position.
Gill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Verdins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Verdins moves nicely into side control.
A control attempt from Gill but he's now mounted!#T3#
Verdins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gill trying desperately to get to his feet.
Verdins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gill is looking to improve his position but Verdins isn't that keen on the idea.
Verdins scoring with strikes but Gill is staying in there.
Gill tries to reverse the position but Verdins maintains control.#T4#
Gill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verdins tries to control but Gill wriggling away. #SU#
Verdins get's back to his feet.
Gill tries a head kick but it misses.
Verdins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gill tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verdins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martins Verdins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gill.
Gill tries to clinch but Verdins is having none of it.
Gill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Verdins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martins Verdins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Verdins tries for a takedown but Gill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Verdins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Verdins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gill counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Gill rushes Verdins and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Verdins gets underhooks to prevent Gill's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gill taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Gill slowing the pace effectively.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verdins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Verdins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gill smiles and moves away.
Verdins darts in trying to clinch
and Gill counters with a left to the body.
Gill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Gill has closed the distance and engaged Verdins in a clinch.
Gill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verdins walks away with a smile on his face. Gill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins Verdins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gill.#CL2#
Gill clinches. #BC2#
Gill breaks from the clinch.
Gill throws a sloppy head kick and Verdins moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Verdins. No joy for Gill on that attempt. #TD#
Verdins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Verdins showed some decent athleticism there.
Gill is looking to get back to is feet but Verdins passes into side control. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gill is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Verdins decides to stand back up.
Davis Gill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Verdins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Verdins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Verdins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gill is fending him off so far but Verdins persists. Nope, Gill circles away and we're back to standing.
Verdins moves to clinch but Gill breaks away #TD2#
and Gill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verdins won't be happy with that.

Verdins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verdins swivels and escapes.
Verdins tries to bum rush Gill with a series of wild strikes but Gill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gill breaks from the clinch.
Verdins stuns Gill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verdins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verdins.
Gill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gill is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.#TD2#
Gill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Verdins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gill off and has taken his back!
Verdins lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill can't escape the position.
Verdins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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 Martins Verdins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gill tries to clinch up.
Gill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Verdins gets tackled into the cage by Gill. Gill maintains the clinch.
Verdins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verdins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gill.
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Verdins scores with a takedown into Gill's guard.#T1#
Verdins showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gill tries to strike from the bottom. #SU#
Verdins gets to his feet - Gill follows without any prompting.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gill as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Verdins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Gill. No joy for Verdins on that attempt.
Verdins tries to clinch but Gill is having none of it.
Gill throws a counter combo.
Gill dives in and grabs Verdins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verdins pushes down on Gill's head and hops out.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown but Gill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Verdins does no damage. #TD2#
Gill gets a takedown into half guard.

Verdins kicks Gill off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Gill rushes Verdins and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gill breaks the clinch.
Gill cracks Verdins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verdins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gill throws a body punch but Verdins moves out of range. #TD#
Verdins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gill is trying to defend but Verdins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Verdins has control of the leg.
Gill trying to control from the bottom. #T4##ES2#
Gill manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gill shoots in and drives through. Verdins sprawls well.#TD#
Gill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Verdins to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Verdins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdins stays in close to Gill's body and controls the position.
Davis Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins Verdins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Verdins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rozenblad scores with a decent looking hook.
Rozenblad throws a looping overhand right but Verdins ducks down to avoid it.
Rozenblad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Rozenblad as Verdins shoots in.
Rozenblad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rozenblad sprawls well. Rozenblad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Verdins gets slowly back to his feet.
Imro Rozenblad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozenblad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verdins on the side of the head.
A big left from Rozenblad misses.
Verdins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rozenblad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Verdins tries to move into range but Rozenblad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Rozenblad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Verdins wanted to stand there but Rozenblad had control of the position. #T1#
Rozenblad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rozenblad continues to stall.
Verdins trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozenblad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rozenblad controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rozenblad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Rozenblad throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Verdins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Verdins stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Rozenblad is trying to drag Verdins to the mat but Verdins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Verdins manages to break the clinch.
Verdins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rozenblad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Verdins.
Imro Rozenblad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.
Rozenblad scores with a jab to the head.
Verdins needs to keep his hands up - Rozenblad had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Rozenblad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verdins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verdins walks into a jab.
Verdins gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Verdins tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Rozenblad is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Verdins buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Verdins!! Verdins is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Rozenblad throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad!
After winning the bout, Imro Rozenblad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 6: Knightley vs Adesanya
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Arkinson throws a right and a left that Verdins avoids nicely.
Arkinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verdins under the eye.
Arkinson throws a series of punches but Verdins avoids them all with ease.
Verdins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arkinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arkinson misses with an uppercut. Verdins saw that one coming.
Verdins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arkinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arkinson cracks Verdins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arkinson throws out a powerful jab.
Verdins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arkinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Verdins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Arkinson finds it's way through Verdins's defenses.
Verdins looks winded!
Arkinson throws a right and a left that Verdins avoids nicely.
Arkinson works Verdins's body with a nice hook.
Arkinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arkinson looks to land a combination but Verdins avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Arkinson. That snapped Verdins's head back. #T1#
Arkinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arkinson cracks Verdins with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Verdins falls to his knees and Arkinson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Arkinson!
Mark Arkinson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'King Kong Donged ðŸ¦ ðŸ¦ ðŸ¦ ðŸ¦ ðŸ¦KING OF THE FUCKIN JUNGLE BABY!!! Put some respect on the big men. I AM DAT MAN I AM THE BADDEST MOTHERFUCKER ALIVE!!! '.

Event: DC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Silva rushes Verdins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Verdins.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Verdins blocks with his arms.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Verdins is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Verdins won't want to take too many of those.
Silva cracks Verdins with a nice body shot.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
A short left from Silva.
I was talking to Verdins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva gets through Verdins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Silva. #KD2#
Silva drops Verdins onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Verdins is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Verdins is rocked!#T1#
Silva has Verdins pressed against the cage. He pushes Verdins back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Silva throws a beautiful elbow that sends Verdins crashing to the floor! Silva piles on the pressure with more strikes! Verdins is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lino Silva!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VII
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Verdins swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Ubereem is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ubereem lands a nice looking body shot.
Ubereem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verdins looks winded!
Ubereem connects with a body shot that sends Verdins's belly button to the back.
Ubereem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Ubereem drops Verdins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Verdins looks back up at him and smiles so Ubereem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ubereem stuns Verdins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whack! Ubereem lands a heavy head kick that drops Verdins. The ref tackles Ubereem to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Verdins was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alistair Ubereem!
During a confident post fight interview, Alistair Ubereem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Verdins throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and The Russian Giant counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Verdins manages to break the clinch.
The Russian Giant digs a good hook to Verdins's body.
Verdins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Verdins counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verdins slows the pace down. #SUB#
Verdins swings around for an armbar but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Verdins's guard.#T1#
The Russian Giant wants to control from the top but Verdins keeps moving.
Verdins pulls The Russian Giant in close to his closed guard and prevents The Russian Giant from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Verdins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Russian Giant passes into half guard. #SUB#
Verdins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Russian Giant pulls his head out easily.
The Russian Giant tries to stand and escape but Verdins is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Verdins gets full guard.
Verdins is controlling The Russian Giant's posture.
The Russian Giant stopping the sweep attempt from Verdins.
Verdins controls The Russian Giant momentarily but The Russian Giant frees himself.
Verdins managing to control the position.
The Russian Giant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Verdins trying to keep a closed guard but The Russian Giant is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Verdins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! The Russian Giant rolls with it to try and escape but Verdins cranks on the arm and The Russian Giant is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martins Verdins!

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

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Verdins is defended easily by Harrisburg.
Harrisburg lands a really nice looking cross but Verdins seems unphased.
Harrisburg scores with a body shot.
Verdins on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Harrisburg and Verdins goes tumbling to the canvas! Harrisburg follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harrisburg in particular looking to stall.
Harrisburg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harrisburg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Verdins's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Harrisburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harrisburg passes into side control, despite Verdins's attempt to control the position. #T1#
Harrisburg is staying tight to Verdins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harrisburg lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Harrisburg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Verdins to his feet.
Harrisburg lands a jab to the nose.
Harrisburg scores with a kick to the body.
Verdins is breathing heavily.
Harrisburg lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Harrisburg moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Verdins goes down! Can Harrisburg finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrisburg scoring with some ground and pound.
Harrisburg stands up over Verdins, holding on to his feet. Harrisburg throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Verdins is out cold! Harrisburg lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Harrisburg!
Brock Harrisburg spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2022

#R1#
Verdins doesn't manage to clinch there - Makkonen circles away.
Makkonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Verdins tries to clinch but Makkonen moves out of range.
Makkonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Verdins defends it well.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Verdins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makkonen feints the counter takedown.
Makkonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Verdins.
And Makkonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Verdins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Verdins throws a leg kick
and Makkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verdins darts in looking for a takedown but Makkonen gets double underhooks and turns Verdins into the cage.
Makkonen is looking for a takedown.
Verdins leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Verdins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verdins throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Makkonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makkonen working some strikes from top position.
Makkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Verdins is rocked!#T1#
Makkonen postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Verdins's head off the mat! Verdins is out! He's out! Makkonen jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2022

#R1#
Verdins throws a powerful right kick. Rivera tried to block low but the kick was high! Rivera was taken right off of his feet! Verdins jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martins Verdins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1#
Verdins throws a head kick that misses.
Boltzmann leaves Verdins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boltzmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verdins. #CL2#
Verdins has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boltzmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boltzmann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Boltzmann.
Verdins tries to pull guard but Boltzmann won't allow it.
Ludwig Boltzmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.
Verdins looks winded!
Boltzmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verdins backwards. #T1#
Boltzmann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Verdins up against the cage.
Boltzmann 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.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Verdins takes a shot to the head.
Boltzmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verdins takes a shot to the head.
Verdins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boltzmann works on Verdins's body with a couple of short punches.
Boltzmann scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boltzmann.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boltzmann.
A short left from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann digs a right hand underneath Verdins's ribcage. Verdins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boltzmann controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Boltzmann. #T2#
Boltzmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Verdins or not.
Boltzmann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boltzmann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boltzmann pushes Verdins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Boltzmann on the inside.
Boltzmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boltzmann lands with a short shot to the head.
Boltzmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Verdins or not.
Boltzmann pushes Verdins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boltzmann lands with a left to the head.
Boltzmann lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann lands a right hand. #T3#
Boltzmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verdins backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Boltzmann.
Boltzmann gets through Verdins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boltzmann pushes Verdins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Verdins is rocked!
Boltzmann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verdins backwards.
Verdins is still on wobbly legs! Can Boltzmann finish him?
Boltzmann lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Verdins to his knees! Boltzmann keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Boltzmann!
Ludwig Boltzmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Honor 2: Menace vs Giant
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Verdins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nowak tries to avoid it but Verdins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nowak to the ground. Nowak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nowak gets the takedown into side control.
Nowak throws an elbow but Verdins slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Nowak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nowak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verdins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nowak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Verdins to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nowak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Verdins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Nowak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verdins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nowak working the head and body with strikes.
Verdins wants to get back to his feet but Nowak drags him back down.#SUB#
Nowak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Verdins is trying to control Nowak's posture but Nowak avoids it.
We've been hearing that Nowak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Nowak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verdins, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Nowak swings around for an armbar but Verdins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nowak's guard.#SUB#
Nowak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Verdins escapes and throws Nowak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nowak is looking for a sweep.
Nowak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Verdins off and has taken his back!
Nowak avoiding Verdins 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Nowak has managed to slip his arm under Verdins's chin. This could be all over... yep, Verdins is tapping out! Submission win for Nowak.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Nowak!

Event: Honor Begins
Date: Dec 30, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Verdins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevenson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Verdins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Verdins lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Verdins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stevenson defend it? Verdins steps over the head and cranks it - Stevenson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Verdins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martins Verdins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Northern leaves Verdins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Northern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verdins doesn't seem bothered though.
Northern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Verdins takes one to the side of the head.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Northern cracks Verdins with an open hand slap.
Verdins doesn't manage to clinch there - Northern circles away.
Verdins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Verdins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Northern moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verdins fails with the takedown
and Northern counters with a right hand from hell and Verdins is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yhorm Northern!

Event: CMMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Mspomfad lands with an uppercut that bounces Verdins off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Verdins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Verdins showed some decent athleticism there.
Mspomfad wants to get back to full guard.
Verdins wants to stand but Mspomfad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Verdins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mspomfad is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Verdins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mspomfad trying to hold on to Verdins's head to control him but Verdins postures up. #T1#
Verdins wants to control but Mspomfad is keeping him busy.
Mspomfad wants to improve his position but Verdins is controlling well.
Mspomfad controlling the position for now.
Verdins is keen to just control but Mspomfad is a slippery customer.
Verdins is just content to waste time from the top position. Mspomfad takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mspomfad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Verdins wants to control from the top but Mspomfad keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mspomfad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verdins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mspomfad is tightening it up a little... Verdins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Verdins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Verdins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mspomfad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Msujfnaud Mspomfad!

Event: CMMA 171 Dinapoli v O'Neill 2
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Gomez lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Verdins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Verdins's ribs.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verdins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verdins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomez throws a shot to the body.
Verdins looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez lands a head shot.
Luis Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verdins takes a jab right on the kisser.
BOOM! Gomez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Verdins. Verdins tries to recover but Gomez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Verdins lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Gomez!

Event: SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Verdins walks into a left hand.
Arthit Kittisak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kittisak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kittisak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verdins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verdins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kittisak tries to avoid it but Verdins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kittisak to the ground. Kittisak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Kittisak lands a left and a right that send Verdins crashing to the mat, dazed. Kittisak thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kittisak misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Kittisak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kittisak lands with a left to the head.
Kittisak has Verdins pushed against the cage.
Verdins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verdins being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Kittisak manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kittisak has knocked Verdins down with a huge combo! Kittisak steps away and waves a wobbly Verdins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Arthit Kittisak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Verdins is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kittisak just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Verdins has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthit Kittisak!

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Morgan
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Verdins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kittisak wants to get back to his feet.
Verdins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kittisak tries to kick Verdins off but Verdins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verdins is looking to take a break and control but Kittisak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kittisak pushes Verdins off looking to stand but Verdins dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kittisak is in trouble now - Verdins has advanced to mount! #T1##ES2#
Kittisak bucks up and throws Verdins to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#CL2#
Kittisak moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kittisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Verdins's brow.
Kittisak missing with knees to the body.
Verdins blocks an uppercut.
Kittisak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verdins avoids it.
Kittisak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Verdins.
Verdins tries to break the clinch but Kittisak is controlling the position.
Kittisak tries a knee to the head but Verdins blocks it.
Kittisak tries a body shot but Verdins blocks it.
Kittisak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kittisak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kittisak looks winded!
Kittisak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kittisak letting Verdins take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Kittisak fails to land. #T2#
Kittisak misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Verdins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verdins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Verdins slows the pace down in half guard.
Verdins tries to pass to full mount but Kittisak defends it.
Kittisak is trying to stand.
Verdins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SU#
Verdins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Verdins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kittisak throws a low kick, looking for Verdins's leg but Verdins calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Kittisak gets caught flat footed, as Verdins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Verdins drops back looking for a leg! Kittisak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kittisak manages to kick Verdins off! Verdins jumps back into Kittisak's guard.
Verdins throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kittisak keeping moving, preventing Verdins from controlling successfully.
Verdins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kittisak is keeping the position for now.
Verdins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Verdins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kittisak for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Kittisak is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Verdins presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthit Kittisak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Verdins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kittisak did well to prevent Verdins getting side control.#ES2#
Kittisak manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Verdins tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Verdins as Kittisak shoots in.
Verdins misses with a takedown attempt
and Kittisak counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Kittisak closes the distance and pushes Verdins back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Verdins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kittisak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Verdins stalls.
Verdins wants a takedown.
Kittisak scores with a shoulder strike.
Kittisak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Verdins.
Kittisak is breathing heavily.
Verdins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kittisak pushes Verdins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kittisak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verdins backwards.
Verdins avoiding damage as Kittisak throws knees to the body.
Kittisak misses with a punch to the body.
Kittisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kittisak lands a left hand. #TD#
Verdins pulls guard.
Martins Verdins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verdins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Verdins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Kittisak stands and steps away. Verdins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kittisak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verdins as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Verdins rushes Kittisak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Verdins lands a knee to the body.
Kittisak misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Verdins is trying to pull guard but Kittisak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Verdins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verdins unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Verdins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kittisak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Verdins has been working on his balance at Shadow Warriors, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kittisak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Kittisak.
Kittisak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Verdins.
Kittisak doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Verdins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kittisak wants to clinch up but Verdins keeps it at a distance.
Verdins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kittisak at a distance. #TD#
Verdins looking to score a takedown here. Kittisak is defending well but Verdins drives through and ends up in Kittisak's guard.
Kittisak is looking to stand back up but Verdins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kittisak. #REVB#
Kittisak pushes Verdins off but Verdins dives into side control. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Verdins stalls from top position.
Kittisak wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Verdins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kittisak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kittisak tries to escape but Verdins is in control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Verdins stands up.
Verdins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kittisak is fending him off so far but Verdins persists. Nope, Kittisak circles away and we're back to standing.
Verdins throws a series of punches but Kittisak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kittisak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kittisak lands a head kick!
Verdins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kittisak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Verdins somewhat.
Verdins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthit Kittisak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kittisak has closed the distance and engaged Verdins in a clinch.
Kittisak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kittisak missing with knees to the body.
Verdins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Verdins avoiding damage as Kittisak throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kittisak.
Kittisak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verdins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Kittisak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Verdins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kittisak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Verdins jumps guard and drags Kittisak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Kittisak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Verdins, up you get!
Kittisak wants to clinch up but Verdins keeps it at a distance.
Verdins shoots and misses
and Kittisak counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Kittisak blocks a head kick by Verdins.
Kittisak is looking for the big counter here.
A good leg kick by Kittisak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verdins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verdins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kittisak is fending him off so far but Verdins persists. Nope, Kittisak circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Verdins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kittisak clinches with his opponent.
Kittisak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verdins avoids it.
Kittisak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verdins is defending well for now.
Kittisak struggles to land a body shot inside as Verdins controls his hands.
Kittisak has a couple of punches blocked by Verdins. #BC#
Verdins breaks from the clinch.
Kittisak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kittisak tries to clinch but Verdins is having none of it.
Verdins feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Verdins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Check out the look on Verdins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kittisak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Verdins cracks Kittisak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kittisak wants to get back to his feet but Verdins drags him back down.#SUB#
Verdins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Verdins wants to control but Kittisak is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kittisak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kittisak is looking to get back to his feet here but Verdins is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kittisak's back.#SUB#
Verdins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kittisak is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Verdins lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ES2#
Verdins has his opponent's back but Kittisak is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Verdins.
Kittisak tests Verdins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verdins closes the distance and clinches up with Kittisak, looking for a takedown. Verdins pushes Kittisak against the cage but Kittisak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kittisak tries to clinch but Verdins moves out of range.
It looked like Verdins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kittisak.
Kittisak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Verdins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Verdins tries to pull guard but Kittisak holds him up against the cage and eventually Verdins drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verdins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kittisak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Verdins looking for a takedown.
Martins Verdins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthit Kittisak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kittisak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verdinss head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthit Kittisak!

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs Gulf
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Verdins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toshin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toshin misses with a low kick.
Toshin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toshin thuds a left hand into Verdins's body.
Toshin lands with a straight right. Verdins didn't see that one coming.
Toshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Toshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Toshin rushes Verdins and presses him up against the cage.
Toshin taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toshin.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Verdins successfully pulls guard.
Verdins has a closed guard, preventing Toshin from standing up.
Verdins pulls Toshin in close to prevent any damage.
Verdins striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T1#
Toshin won't allow Verdins to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Verdins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Toshin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Verdins has tightened it up now! Toshin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martins Verdins!

Event: Birth of a Warrior Round 4
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Tuttle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Verdins tries to keep at a distance but Tuttle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Verdins prevents a body shot from Tuttle.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuttle.
Verdins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Verdins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tuttle.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuttle tries to land knees in the clinch but Verdins avoids the damage to the body.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verdins avoids it.
Verdins takes an elbow to the temple.
Verdins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tuttle avoids it.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Verdins blocks a body shot from Tuttle. #T1#
Verdins prevents a body shot from Tuttle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuttle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuttle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verdins avoids it.
Tuttle prevents Verdins from breaking the clinch.
Tuttle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Verdins's defenses.
Tuttle lands a good knee to the midsection. Verdins won't want to take too many of those.
Verdins looks winded!
Tuttle looking to throw knees to the head but Verdins is blocking nicely.
Tuttle lands an elbow just above Verdins 's eye.
Tuttle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuttle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tuttle.
Verdins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuttle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuttle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuttle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuttle digs a right hand underneath Verdins's ribcage. Verdins let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Verdins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuttle lands an elbow that stopped Verdins in his tracks for a moment.
Tuttle lands an elbow inside.
Verdins avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Verdins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuttle looking to throw knees to the head but Verdins is blocking nicely.
Tuttle tries to land knees in the clinch but Verdins avoids the damage to the body.
Tuttle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Verdins takes an elbow to the temple.
Tuttle misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verdins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Verdins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tuttle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Verdins can turn it around.
Verdins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verdins is defending well for now.#T3#
Tuttle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verdins has had enough of the clinch but Tuttle keeps him there for the moment.
Tuttle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verdins is defending well for now.
Tuttle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verdins backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tuttle as the two fighters clinch.
Tuttle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Verdins avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuttle. #CUT#That has opened up Martins Verdins's cut even more.
Tuttle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuttle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verdins backwards.
Verdins avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuttle works on Verdins's body with a couple of short punches.
Verdins takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Tuttle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tuttle as the two fighters clinch.
Tuttle tries to work over Verdins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuttle tries to land knees in the clinch but Verdins avoids the damage to the body.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Verdins controls his hands.
Tuttle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuttle lands an elbow that stopped Verdins in his tracks for a moment.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Tuttle lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Martins Verdins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Verdins avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verdins avoids it.
Nice elbow from Tuttle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuttle misses with a body punch.
Tuttle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Tuttle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martins Verdins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Tuttle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tuttle.
Tuttle pushes Verdins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verdins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuttle after a bit of a struggle.
Tuttle tries a knee to the head but Verdins blocks it.
Tuttle scores with a knee to the head.
Tuttle lands an elbow inside that Verdins shrugs off.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verdins blocks it with crossed arms.
Verdins managing to block the knees to the body from Tuttle.
A hook to the body from Tuttle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tuttle pushes Verdins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tuttle with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuttle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Verdins is breathing heavily.
Tuttle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuttle lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Martins Verdins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Tuttle tries a body shot but Verdins blocks it.
Tuttle tries to work over Verdins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuttle presses Verdins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tuttle tries to land knees in the clinch but Verdins avoids the damage to the body.
Tuttle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verdins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow.
Tuttle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tuttle can't find room to land a body shot as Verdins controls the action.
Tom Tuttle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle prevents Verdins from breaking the clinch.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Verdins controls his hands.
Verdins blocks a body shot from Tuttle.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuttle blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Tuttle tries a body shot but Verdins blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuttle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Tuttle!
A very excited looking Tom Tuttle 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: Birth of a Warrior Round 3
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Verdins moves out of range of the strikes.
McPunchist throws out a loose jab but Verdins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verdins slips a jab from McPunchist.
Verdins slips a jab from McPunchist.
McPunchist lands with a hook. Verdins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Verdins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPunchist.
Verdins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verdins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McPunchist is fending him off so far but Verdins persists. Nope, McPunchist circles away and we're back to standing.
McPunchist throws a jab but it's blocked by Verdins.
McPunchist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verdins avoids the body shot from McPunchist.
McPunchist misses with an uppercut.
McPunchist scores with a nice right hand.
McPunchist misses with an uppercut. Verdins saw that one coming.
McPunchist throws a hook but Verdins avoids it easily.
Verdins tries to clinch up but McPunchist circles away and keeps his distance.
McPunchist throws a jab when Verdins was well out of range.#CL2#
McPunchist drives through and clinches with Verdins against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPunchist blocks an uppercut. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPunchist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McPunchist lands with a light punch inside.
McPunchist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McPunchist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verdins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verdins is breathing heavily.
McPunchist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McPunchist.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McPunchist gets through Verdins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPunchist lands a hook to the side of the head.
McPunchist scores with a shot to the side of Verdins's head.
McPunchist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from McPunchist on the inside.
McPunchist scores with a shoulder strike.
McPunchist lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Verdins is rocked!
McPunchist lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Verdins to his knees! McPunchist keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy McPunchist!
Punchy McPunchist spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Madness Fright Night 4
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Verdins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Kanabe darts in and clinches Verdins up against the cage.
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Verdins up against the cage.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Verdins can't find room to land a body shot as Kanabe controls the action.
Kanabe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kanabe keeps control of Verdins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanabe has Verdins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Verdins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins letting Kanabe take a breather here.
Verdins jumps guard but Kanabe stands there with Verdins around his waist. Verdins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kanabe lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Kanabe lands a shoulder strike.
Verdins prevents a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verdins is pressed up against the cage. Kanabe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verdins down to the mat. Verdins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kanabe closes the distance and pushes Verdins back into the cage.
Verdins letting Kanabe take a breather here.
Kanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanabe prevents Verdins from breaking the clinch.
Verdins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kanabe has double underhooks.
Verdins letting Kanabe take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Kanabe effectively controlling the action here.
Kanabe is pressed up against the cage. Verdins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kanabe down to the mat. Kanabe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kanabe has Verdins up against the cage in a clinch.
Verdins prevents a body shot from Kanabe.
Verdins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Kanabe.
Kanabe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Verdins is defending well.
Martins Verdins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choto Kanabe.
Kanabe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Verdins after a bit of a struggle.
Kanabe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Verdins's efforts to push away.
Kanabe pushes Verdins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verdins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Verdins is trying to break the clinch but Kanabe is controlling him.
Kanabe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Verdins's defenses.
Kanabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verdins backwards.
Verdins working aggressively here.
Verdins can't get the takedown.
Verdins is trying to pull guard but Kanabe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kanabe tries to score a body lock takedown but Verdins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kanabe has Verdins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kanabe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Verdins tumbling to the mat - Kanabe dives into Verdins's guard.
Kanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Verdins.#T4#
Kanabe is stalling in the full guard.
Kanabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Verdins looking to control.
Kanabe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choto Kanabe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kanabe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Verdins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Verdins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kanabe smiles and moves away.
No luck for Verdins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Verdins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanabe sprawls well. Kanabe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Verdins gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kanabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verdins, pushing him back against the cage.
Verdins wants to break free but Kanabe has control. #T1##TD2#
Kanabe has Verdins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kanabe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Verdins tumbling to the mat - Kanabe dives into Verdins's guard.
Kanabe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Verdins is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kanabe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Verdins's body to avoid the submission. Verdins has instead reached around Kanabe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Verdins arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martins Verdins!

Event: KOM Heavyweight Semi FInals
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Verdins moves out of range of the strikes.
Verdins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPunchist.#CL#
McPunchist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McPunchist.
Verdins looks winded!
A short right from McPunchist.
A short uppercut from McPunchist.
McPunchist is working Verdins over against the cage.
McPunchist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McPunchist scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from McPunchist.
A short body shot lands from McPunchist as the two fighters clinch.
McPunchist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McPunchist gets through Verdins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McPunchist.
McPunchist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McPunchist lands a left hand.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A left hand lands to the body for McPunchist.
McPunchist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verdins wants to get back to striking at distance but McPunchist won't allow it. #T1#
McPunchist lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPunchist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from McPunchist.
McPunchist digs a right hand underneath Verdins's ribcage. Verdins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from McPunchist.
A shot in the inside from McPunchist.
McPunchist lands with a right to the head.
McPunchist lands a shoulder strike.
McPunchist lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Verdins is rocked!
McPunchist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verdins is still on wobbly legs! Can McPunchist finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPunchist dips a shoulder and cracks Verdins with a mighty uppercut! Verdins falls back against the cage and McPunchist unloads with a barrage of strikes! Verdins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McPunchist screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy McPunchist!
Punchy McPunchist was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Shortman tries to clinch up
and Verdins counters with a left and a right that stings Shortman.
Verdins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shortman defends it nicely.
Shortman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verdins manages to circle out of the way.
Shortman tries to clinch there but Verdins circles away.
Shortman is looking to clinch but Verdins is avoiding it.
Shortman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verdins wants to counter the offense by Shortman and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Verdins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins prevents a body shot from Shortman. #BC2#
Verdins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verdins keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Shortman tries to keep at a distance but Verdins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shortman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Verdins prevents it. #T1#
Verdins is struggling to control the position.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Verdins has hold of one of Shortman's legs. Shortman is fighting the takedown attempt but Verdins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Verdins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shortman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verdins has managed to get both his arms back between Shortman's legs - danger averted.
Verdins stays in close to Shortman's body and controls the position.
Verdins trying to control the position from guard on top but Shortman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verdins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lions Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Verdins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shortman is keeping the position for now.
Shortman pulls Verdins in to control the position.
Shortman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Verdins wants to control from the top but Shortman keeps moving.
Verdins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shortman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##ES#
Shortman wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Shortman feints and as Verdins raises his hands in defense, Shortman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Verdins wriggles free and stands up.
Shortman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verdins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verdins misses with a takedown attempt - Shortman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verdins.
James Shortman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.#TD#
Shortman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shortman works his way into full mount!
Shortman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martins Verdins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shortman shoots in but Verdins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shortman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verdins but Verdins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verdins wants to counter with a clinch but Shortman pushes him away.
Shortman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shortman drops his hands momentarily and Verdins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Verdins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shortman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shortman throws a combination that misses
and Verdins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shortman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Verdins counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Verdins rushes Shortman and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Verdins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shortman has his takedown stuffed
and Verdins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Verdins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Verdins drags the fight down to the ground.
Shortman stands up over Verdins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Verdins has a closed guard, preventing Shortman from standing up.
Shortman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shortman postures up. #T2#
Shortman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shortman throwing strikes from guard but Verdins blocks nicely.
Shortman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shortman just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shortman.
Shortman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Shortman takes a little break here. Verdins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shortman has control of an arm but Verdins manages to advance to Shortman's back!
Shortman wants to escape the position.
Shortman trying to control the position but Verdins manages to sink in the hooks.
Verdins doesn't have the hooks in and Shortman manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Shortman trying to control the position from guard on top but Verdins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shortman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verdins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shortman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shortman trying to control the position from guard on top but Verdins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verdins is trying to keep Shortman in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Shortman gets to his feet - Verdins follows without any prompting.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shortman sprawls well. Shortman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Verdins gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martins Verdins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Shortman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shortman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verdins tries to avoid it but Shortman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verdins to the ground. Verdins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shortman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Verdins.
Verdins keeps the fight on the outside.
Shortman shoots in looking for a takedown but Verdins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shortman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Verdins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verdins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verdins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShortman.
Shortman tries to score with a low kick but Verdins moves his leg out of the way.
Shortman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verdins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martins Verdins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Shortman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shortman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verdins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shortman.
Shortman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Verdins moves into full guard. #T1#
Shortman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Verdins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shortman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Verdins wants to control but Shortman passes easily into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shortman content to control rather than advance.
Verdins throws a strike from the bottom but Shortman passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shortman controls the position from side control.
Shortman trying to control the action but Verdins is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shortman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Verdins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shortman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shortman is looking to advance position but Verdins won't allow it.
Shortman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verdins is not content to let Shortman control the position.
Shortman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shortman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Verdins thows a body kick. Shortman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Shortman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shortman throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Verdins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Shortman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James Shortman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins Verdins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shortman misses with a combination
and Verdins counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Shortman.
I think Verdins 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martins Verdins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2020

#R1#
Starfish misses with a head kick. #TD#
Verdins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Starfish bucks up and tries to throw Verdins off but instead Verdins has got his back!
Verdins is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Starfish up.
Verdins controlling the position well here. Starfish rolled but Verdins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Verdins working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Starfish is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Verdins has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Starfish taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martins Verdins!

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