Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Hollow is out of range.
Hollow throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Hollow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joshy cracks Hollow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joshy lands the left hand.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollow.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Joshy wants to counter the offense by Hollow and move into the clinch position.
Joshy slips under a jab from Hollow.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Joshy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hollow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Hollow.
Joshy lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Hollow.
Hollow tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy is looking to score with low kicks.
Joshy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hollow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joshy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollow paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Hollow wants to clinch up but Joshy keeps it at a distance.
Hollow scores with a body shot.
Hollow lands a head shot.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Hollow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Joshy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy blocks a leg kick.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Hollow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hollow tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Hollow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid body kick from Hollow.
Hollow with a nice cross.#CL#
Hollow moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Hollow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshy or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollow prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Hollow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Hollow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice elbow from Hollow.
Joshy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Hollow scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Hollow pulls guard effortlessly.
Joshy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hollow wants to pass the guard but Joshy is keeping the position.
Hollow is working hard here to advance position.
Hollow trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hollow wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hollow is looking to advance position but Joshy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hollow manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hollow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joshy. #SUB2#
Joshy wants to work for an arm triangle but Hollow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking for a kimura but Hollow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joshy to get the leverage.
Hollow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joshy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joshy's back!
Joshy prevents Hollow from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Hollow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hollow scores with a kick to the body.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Hollow throws a front kick that sends Joshy stumbling back into the cage.
Joshy tries to clinch but Hollow is having none of it.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Hollow connects with a jab.
Hollow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Hollow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hollow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Joshy blocks the low kick.
Hollow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy throws a leg kick which misses Hollow's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollow tries to avoid it.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshy jabs Hollow to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Joshy throws a hook but Hollow blocks it.
Hollow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hollow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy throws a leg kick but Hollow moved away.
Hollow is looking to land body kicks.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hollow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joshy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hollow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshy throws a chopping leg kick but Hollow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab. #CL#
Hollow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joshy, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land. #TD#
Hollow drags the fight down to the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Hollow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollow manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Hollow's guard. #T2##SUB#
Hollow looking for subs off his back but Joshy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hollow gets full guard.
Hollow keeping full guard, as Joshy tries to pass.
Hollow working a defensive guard but Joshy manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hollow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Hollow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hollow manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hollow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joshy has Hollow in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hollow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollow has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Hollow trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hollow looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for subs off his back but Hollow has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hollow passes to full mount!
Hollow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joshy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Hollow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hollow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy avoids the head kick by Hollow.
Hollow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Hollow has closed the distance and engaged Joshy in a clinch.
Hollow pushes Joshy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Hollow tries to land a knee to the head but Joshy blocks with his arms.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Hollow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollow misses with a knee to the head.
Joshy misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Hollow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Joshy.
Hollow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hollow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joshy's brow.
A hook to the body from Hollow.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hollow lands a body punch. #TD#
Hollow jumps guard. #SUB#
Hollow has an active guard here but Joshy has managed to pass into half guard.
Hollow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking for a kimura but Hollow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joshy to get the leverage.
Hollow wants to improve his position but Joshy is controlling well.
Hollow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Hollow working for submissions but it's allowed Joshy to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hollow defends it well. #SUB2#
Joshy seems to be working for a kimura but Hollow defends the submission attempt.
Hollow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Hollow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollow manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Hollow's guard. #T3##SUB#
Hollow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hollow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joshy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joshy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollow is keeping the position for now.
Hollow trying to control the position.
Hollow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hollow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joshy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hollow. #SUB#
Hollow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 301 Kersikov vs Kostov
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Joshy jumps back.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahamies.
Nice body kick there by Rahamies.
Rahamies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joshy's head.
Rahamies defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Rahamies throws a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rahamies!
Rahamies jabs at Joshy's body.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut
and Joshy counters with a three punch combo that has Rahamies backing up. Rahamies nods at Joshy to acknowledge the strikes.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
Joshy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahamies slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice jab there from Joshy.
Joshy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joshy cracks Rahamies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahamies is looking to slow Joshy down with leg kicks.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Joshy slips a straight right by Rahamies.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshy as he connects with a hook.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Rahamies.
Joshy looks to land a combination but Rahamies avoids it well.
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!
Joshy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshy misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Joshy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rahamies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahamies looks to land a body kick but Joshy moved away.#T2#
Rahamies misses with a few strikes there.
Rahamies throws a hook to the side of Joshy's head but Joshy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahamies swinging wildly here.
Joshy slips under a jab from Rahamies.
Joshy lands a jab to Rahamies's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahamies, as that shot connected.
Joshy blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Joshy misses.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahamies looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshy! But no joy.
Joshy scores with a jab. Rahamies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies staying out of range there.#T3#
Rahamies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies blocks a jab.
Rahamies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joshy fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Rahamies.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Rahamies counters with a left to the body.
Rahamies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joshy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Rahamies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Joshy blocks the body kick.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Joshy moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies throws a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
Rahamies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joshy's head.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joshy throws a big counter head kick but Rahamies avoids it with no problem.
Rahamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Rahamies is out of range.
Joshy misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Rahamies moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joshy blocks a jab.
Joshy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joshy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahamies.
Rahamies is looking to land body kicks.
Rahamies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahamies.
Joshy digs a good body shot into Rahamies's ribs.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Joshy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Rahamies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahamies misses the target.
Joshy scores with a jab.
Joshy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rahamies scores with a head kick. #T1#
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Good shot there by Rahamies.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Rahamies is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rahamies throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Rahamies takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies throws a right hand that misses
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
Ilari Rahamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joshy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joshy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
Rahamies throws a sloppy head kick
and Rahamies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Joshy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rahamies eats them both and turns towards Joshy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Rahamies saw that one coming.#T2#
Joshy cracks Rahamies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body
and Joshy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Rahamies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahamies can pounce on him.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies connects with a looping right hand.
Rahamies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joshy. Joshy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Joshy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy slips under a jab from Rahamies.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahamies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rahamies under the eye.#T3#
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Joshy. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahamies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joshy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joshy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut
and Joshy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy blocks a jab.
Joshy throws a leg kick but Rahamies sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rahamies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rahamies.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahamies.
Joshy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rahamies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joshy swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy scores with a sloppy right hand. Rahamies should have avoided that one.
Rahamies connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy slips a jab and a cross from Rahamies.
Joshy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Rahamies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy tries to score with a low kick but Rahamies moves his leg out of the way.
Joshy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahamies. That did some damage!
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Rahamies catches Joshy right on the button with a cross.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
Rahamies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahamies throws a low kick but Joshy moves out of range easily.
Rahamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Rahamies lands with a right hand.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Rahamies moves away and avoids it.
Rahamies lands a leg kick that knocks Joshy off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahamies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rahamies.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
Rahamies slips a jab from Joshy.#T1#
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Rahamies makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Rahamies as he checks the leg kick.
Rahamies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
Rahamies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Rahamies misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Joshy.
Joshy throws a hook but Rahamies blocks it.#T2#
Joshy looks for the body kick but Rahamies saw that one coming.
Rahamies lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy thuds a left hand into Rahamies's body.
Joshy with the inside leg kick.
Rahamies shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rahamies swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
Joshy throws the left hand but Rahamies avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Joshy.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rahamies at a distance.
Joshy needs to keep his hands up - Rahamies had a free shot at his head there.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Joshy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahamies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joshy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joshy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Rahamies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joshy doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rahamies scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joshy lands a jab to Rahamies's midsection.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahamies.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshy lands a nice hook to Rahamies's body. Rahamies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Joshy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Joshy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahamies.
Rahamies blocks a jab.
Joshy swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
A jab from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
A little jabbing left from Joshy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahamies throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Joshy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joshy looks to land a combination but Rahamies avoids it well.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshy misses with a body kick.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahamies moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahamies fakes the leg kick and cracks Joshy in the body.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

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

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

#R1#
Okoroji avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Joshy keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Joshy as Okoroji shoots in.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt - Joshy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okoroji scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoroji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Okoroji lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joshy doesn't seem phased though.
Okoroji avoids a kick to the body.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Joshy gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Bam Bam Joshy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy tries to score with a low kick but Okoroji moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okoroji! But no joy.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okoroji has time to react.
Joshy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okoroji.
Okoroji goes for a double leg but Joshy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joshy continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joshy as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Okoroji throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Okoroji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Joshy closes the distance and clinches.
Okoroji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okoroji to keep the fight standing.
Okoroji has Joshy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Okoroji drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joshy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joshy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okoroji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joshy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joshy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoroji walks away with a smile on his face. Joshy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okoroji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okoroji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Okoroji drives through with a takedown into Joshy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshy is retaining full guard.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji has gone for a leg lock! Joshy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okoroji's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Joshy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Joshy defends it easily.
Joshy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoroji swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Joshy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joshy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Okoroji isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Joshy stacks Okoroji on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Joshy!
Joshy gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Joshy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okoroji has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okoroji! #T4#
Okoroji lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Okoroji postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joshy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Okoroji, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Okoroji working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joshy has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Joshy pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoroji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okoroji walks into a jab.
A head kick from Joshy lands but Okoroji takes it in his stride.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Okoroji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Okoroji is looking to pass Joshy's guard but actually Joshy recovers to full guard.
Okoroji works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoroji pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Okoroji wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working for a kimura here but Joshy manages to reverse the position and he's now in Okoroji's guard. #SUB#
Joshy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joshy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Okoroji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoroji manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Okoroji's guard. #SUB#
Joshy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a triangle here but Joshy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bam Bam Joshy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshy prevents Okoroji from escaping the position.#SUB#
Joshy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joshy gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Okoroji is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Joshy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Okoroji is on top in guard.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Joshy is keeping the position.
Okoroji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okoroji moves into full mount! #T4#
Joshy gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okoroji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Joshy is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoroji.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joshy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Okoroji blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Joshy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshy.#TD2#
Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joshy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joshy gets back to half guard.
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Joshy defends it.
Joshy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoroji pulls his head out easily.
Joshy is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Joshy is defending well. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joshy manages to get to full guard.
Okoroji stands and throws Joshy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to get an arm triangle but Joshy is defending well. #T3#
Joshy prevents Okoroji from improving position. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joshy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joshy is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joshy is looking to regain half guard here but Okoroji keeps moving and retains side control.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okoroji is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joshy is just riding it out for now. Okoroji eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Joshy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joshy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Darawan misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshy misses its target.
Darawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Darawan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Darawan.
Joshy scores with a hook.
Joshy connects with a high kick.
Joshy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darawan. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darawan misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Darawan forces Joshy back against the cage and clinches.
Darawan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshy tries a knee to the head but Darawan blocks it.
Darawan scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darawan looking to stall.
Darawan gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshy managing to block the knees to the body from Darawan.
Joshy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darawans head.
Joshy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Darawan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshy avoids it.
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darawan tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Darawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshy throws a hook but Darawan blocks it.
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
Darawan flicks out a counter leg kick but Joshy steps away.
Joshy slips a jab from Darawan.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joshy.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Darawan throws a series of punches but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darawans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Darawan misses its intended target.
Joshy blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darawan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Joshy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darawan misses with a looping left.
Joshy motions for Darawan to come forward. Joshy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darawan throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy's corner calls for a 1-2. Joshy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Darawan ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Joshy throws a hook but Darawan blocks it.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Darawan checks a low kick from Joshy.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Darawan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Darawan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Darawan lands a nice shot to the body.
Darawan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darawan throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy jabs at Darawan's body.
Darawan misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Joshy lands a leg kick that knocks Darawan off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Joshy.
Darawan swings widly with a right hand
and Darawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy lands with a right hand.
Joshy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darawan.
Darawan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
Joshy throws a quick counter head kick but Darawan was just out of range.
Darawan throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Darawan throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Joshy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joshy on the side of the head.
Joshy scores with a jab to the head.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Darawan moves away and avoids it.
Joshy connects with a leg kick.
Darawan tries to land a leg kick but Joshy saw it coming and moves away.
Joshy tries to clinch there but Darawan circles away.
Darawan slips a jab from Joshy.
Darawan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darawan throws a right hand that misses
and Joshy counters with a left to the body.
Darawan takes one on the button.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy with a nice cross.
Joshy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Darawan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Darawan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joshy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darawan backwards.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Darawan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Darawan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Joshy to counter with a crisp jab.
Darawan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darawan walks into a left hand.
Joshy throws a body punch but Darawan moves out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Darawan misses.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan lands a really nice looking cross but Joshy seems unphased.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.
Joshy slips a jab from Darawan.
A big left from Darawan misses.
A clash of legs there as Joshy blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Darawan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darawan misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Joshy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darawan. That did some damage!
A big left from Darawan misses.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Darawan is just out of range.
Darawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Joshy.
Darawan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darawan.
Darawan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darawan misses with a straight left.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darawan has time to react.
Darawan tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Darawan.
Darawan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Darawan tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Darawan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joshy connects with the punch.#T2#
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Darawan slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Joshy throws the kick towards the body but Darawan avoids it.
Darawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy dodges the punch combination from Darawan.
Darawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Darawan walks into a jab.
Darawan lands a jab.
Joshy misses the jab.
Darawan misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshy.
Darawan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darawan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joshy.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Darawan misses with a hook
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Joshy scores with a nice head shot.
Joshy throws the kick towards the body but Darawan avoids it.
Darawan walks into a straight right hand from Joshy.
Darawan with a nice cross.
Darawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Joshy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Darawan's shoulder, as Darawan tries to avoid the shot.
Darawan scores with a hook.#CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is getting worse.
Darawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Joshy lands with a cross.
Darawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darawan tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Darawan misses.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Darawan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darawan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Joshy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Darawan lands the left hand.
Darawan misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Darawan works the jab nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Darawan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joshy scores with a hook.
Darawan scores with a nice head shot.
Darawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Darawan saw that one coming.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Joshy backs off Darawan throws a huge counter combo but Joshy manages to avoid it all.
Darawan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darawan swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joshy.
Darawan connects with a body shot.
Darawan moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Darawan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darawan takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Darawan.
Darawan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darawan throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darawan, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darawan! But no joy.
Darawan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshy is able to avoid easily.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Darawan moves away and avoids it.
Joshy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Darawan throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Joshy.
Darawan is looking to chop away at Joshy's legs.
Joshy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy throws the left hand but Darawan avoids the punch easily.
Joshy connects with a body shot that sends Darawan's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Darawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy cracks Darawan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joshy walks into a stiff left hand from Darawan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joshy.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Darawan.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Darawan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joshy.#T2#
A big right from Darawan misses.
Petcharon Darawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshy tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshy dips to his left and cracks Darawan with an uppercut!
Darawan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshy.
Darawan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Darawan.
A big left from Joshy misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Darawan misses.
Joshy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darawan's head.
Joshy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darawan.
Darawan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
A jab lands there for Joshy.
Darawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Darawan is looking to slow Joshy down with leg kicks.
Joshy tries to land a front kick but Darawan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darawan swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshy.#T3#
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Darawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Joshy is rocked!
Joshy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darawan throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Darawan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darawan swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Joshy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darawan doesn't seem phased though.
Darawan misses with a two punch combination.
Darawan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joshy works the jab nicely.
Darawan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Jeez, Bam Bam Joshy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A left lands for Joshy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darawan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Joshy blocks a jab.#T4#
A jab lands there for Joshy.#CL#
Joshy closes the distance and pushes Darawan back into the cage.
Joshy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshy blocks a body shot from Darawan.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Darawan tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darawan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darawan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darawan tries to stall but Joshy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshy misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darawan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darawan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darawan throws a knee to the head but misses.

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 Bam Bam Joshy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!
The defeated Petcharon Darawan had this to say: 'I have nothing to say.'.

Event: DMMA 278 Bundy vs Khan
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Mahomes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes throws a poor cross that misses
and Joshy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy is looking to counter the offense by Mahomes and move into the clinch.
Mahomes cracks a nice hook into Joshy's ribs.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshy circles away.
Joshy is looking to counter the offense by Mahomes and move into the clinch.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Mahomes moves away and avoids it.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Joshy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahomes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy lands the left hand.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahomes thows a leg kick but Joshy checks it
and Joshy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahomes thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Mahomes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Joshy misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Mahomes closes the distance and clinches.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands. #TD#
Joshy pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Joshy working for a triangle but Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joshy is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Mahomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahomes has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Joshy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mahomes escapes and throws Joshy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Mahomes stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joshy lands an overhand right.
Mahomes lands a body shot.
Joshy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes lands a body shot.
Joshy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahomes tries to clinch there but Joshy circles away.
Joshy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Joshy's leg but Joshy calmly moves out of range.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes throws a solid leg kick but Joshy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahomes.
Mahomes slips a straight right by Joshy.#T4#
Mahomes's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahomes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes avoids the head kick by Joshy.
Joshy blocks a leg kick.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.
Mahomes lands with a straight right. Joshy didn't see that one coming.
Mahomes defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick lands for Mahomes.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahomes.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joshy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahomes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahomes scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy dips to his left and cracks Mahomes with an uppercut!
Mahomes blocks a jab.
Mahomes tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joshy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes blocks the body kick.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Mahomes tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshy misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Joshy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahomes, pushing him back against the cage.
Joshy digs a right hand into Mahomes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahomes's gas tank.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshy backwards. #BC2#
Mahomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joshy. Joshy obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes throws a leg kick
and Joshy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mahomes's knee momentarily.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joshy counters with a low kick, right behind Mahomes 's knee. #T1#
Joshy avoids the head kick by Mahomes.
Joshy throws a low kick but Mahomes moves out of range easily.
Joshy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahomes misses with a leg kick
and Joshy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahomes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy scores with a jab. Mahomes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Mahomes. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Joshy takes the fight into the clinch.
Joshy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage. #BC2#
Mahomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Mahomes delivers a nice body kick.
Mahomes throws a low kick but Joshy moves out of range easily.
Joshy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshy.
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Mahomes slips a jab from Joshy.
Mahomes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshy with a body shot.#CL2#
Mahomes moves into the clinch.
Joshy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahomes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahomes.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mahomes.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshy lands a right hand. #T3#
Mahomes pushes Joshy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Joshy.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
Mahomes lands a left hand.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahomes avoids it.
Mahomes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Joshy manages to pull guard.
Mahomes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joshy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Joshy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mahomes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Joshy.
Joshy is trying to work for a sweep but Mahomes has mounted him!#T4##SU2#
Mahomes stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes misses the body punch
and Joshy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahomes throws a series of punches but Joshy avoids them all with ease.
Mahomes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes connects with a right hand. Joshy shakes it off.
A jab from Mahomes finds it's way through Joshy's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mahomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Joshy.
Mahomes with a nice cross.
Mahomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Mahomes blocks the low kick.
Mahomes throws a hook but Joshy blocks it.
Mahomes moves out of range of the body kick from Joshy.
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mahomes.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Mahomes throws a hook to the side of Joshy's head but Joshy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Mahomes counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Mahomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Mahomes misses with an uppercut.
Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahomes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahomes throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Mahomes wants to clinch.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Mahomes scores with a hook to the body. Joshy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joshy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshy misses with a kick to the body.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Mahomes throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.#T2#
Mahomes throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
As Mahomes tries to get set, Joshy tries to push him back and clinch up but Mahomes manages to avoid the attempt.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Mahomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Mahomes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joshy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joshy lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahomes's head.
Joshy moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Joshy. That snapped Mahomes's head back.
Mahomes keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Mahomes misses.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joshy momentarily.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Mahomes. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Joshy blocks the leg kick.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Mahomes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahomes cracks Joshy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Mahomes takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahomes with the inside leg kick.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahomes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahomes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Mahomes swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy with a hook.
Joshy slips a jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Joshy.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Mahomes takes one on the button.
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahomes in his tracks.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Mahomes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahomes misses the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!

Event: DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Joshy tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Mir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joshy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Joshy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joshy has Mir in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Mir pushes his legs off easily.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mir controlling from the top position.
Mir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joshy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mir defends well.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Joshy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Joshy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joshy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mir postures up and lands a big shot to Joshy's brow.
Joshy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mir pushing down on Joshy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joshy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joshy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Mir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joshy won't allow Mir to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Mir seems content to control.
Mir is trying to control. Joshy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mir working over Joshy with some ground and pound. Joshy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Mir is working for a kimura but Joshy is defending it quite comfortably.
Mir throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Joshy to regain full guard.
Mir wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mir postures up and lands a big shot to Joshy's brow.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joshy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Mir distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joshy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mir passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Joshy is defending against the submission attempts here by Mir.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Mir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joshy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joshy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up with Joshy, looking for a takedown. Mir pushes Joshy against the cage but Joshy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into Joshy's guard.#SUB#
Joshy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Joshy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Mir pushes his legs off easily.
Mir looking to sit in guard and control but Joshy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mir working for a triangle but Joshy defends it easily.
Joshy won't allow Mir to sweep him here.
Mir throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2##SUB2#
Mir is looking for a triangle here but Joshy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Frankie Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir is trying to control Joshy's posture but Joshy avoids it.
Mir sneaks back into half guard.
Mir wants to control but Joshy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Joshy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mir is just riding it out for now. Joshy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mir looking for subs from the bottom but Joshy mounts him!#T3#
Mir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Joshy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mir manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Joshy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mir, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joshy's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Joshy! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mir has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bam Bam Joshy!

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

#R1##CL2#
Ekaku tries to keep at a distance but Joshy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
I was talking to Ekaku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshy tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku avoids the damage to the body.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
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!
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head. #T1#
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ekaku gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Joshy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshy's gas tank.
Joshy scores a nice knee to the body.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ekaku breaks the clinch.
Joshy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Joshy.#CL#
Ekaku takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land. #T2#
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku presses Joshy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joshy crunches a lovely knee into Ekaku's ribcage.
Ekaku gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ekaku blocks it with crossed arms.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Ekaku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
Joshy working Ekaku over with knees to the body.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
A short right from Ekaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshy.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but Ekaku blocks with his arms.
Ekaku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Ekaku breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Joshy's ribs.
Joshy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joshy with a nice cross.
Joshy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at Joshy's knee but Joshy avoids it well.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joshy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joshy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joshy lands a head kick!
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Joshy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy motions for Ekaku to come forward. Joshy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Joshy's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy. #T1#
Joshy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy feints a jab promting Ekaku to slip. Joshy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joshy scores with a body shot.
Joshy connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Ekaku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. Joshy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy jumps guard but Ekaku stands there with Joshy around his waist. Joshy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Joshy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku takes a shot to the head.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Ekaku holds him up against the cage and eventually Joshy drops back down to his feet.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Joshy. #T3#
Joshy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a left to the head.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshy scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
Joshy tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy fails to pull guard.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam Joshy.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshy's elbow.
Ekaku lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshy.
Joshy is breathing heavily.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Joshy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku thows a body kick. Joshy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Joshy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Ekaku is looking to clinch.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Joshy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku counters with a nice kick to the body.
Joshy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut
enabling Joshy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Joshy stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Joshy blocks the low kick.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ekaku drives through and clinches with Joshy against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku works on Joshy's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards. #T2#
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku pushes Joshy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku pushes Joshy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoiding damage. #T3#
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekaku.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ekaku wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku slowing the pace effectively.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshy's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshys head.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Ekaku.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 247 Thorn vs Khan 2
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Line does no damage.
Line has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Joshy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line tried to score with a low kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joshy throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Line steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joshy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a wild combination.
Joshy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Line throws a sloppy head kick
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
Line throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line cracks Joshy with a good jab.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy misses with a head kick.
Line misses with a hook
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Line tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Joshy down.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Joshy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joshy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.#T2#
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Line connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshy scrambles back to his feet.
Line scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joshy in his tracks.
Joshy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshy. That did some damage!
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joshy throws out a powerful jab.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joshy moves out of range as Line strikes.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Line.
Joshy scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Line scores with a jab.
Line slips a jab from Joshy.#T3#
Line fakes the leg kick and cracks Joshy in the body.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joshy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Line misses with a combination #CL#
and Joshy counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line moves out of range as Joshy throws a body kick.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Line misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a nice uppercut.
Line throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy slips under a jab from Line.
Line misses with a straight right.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.#T4#
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Line misses.
Line showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Joshy counters with a good low kick that Line was not able to check.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Joshy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshy is looking to counter punch.
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
Joshy lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Senger Line dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Joshy does no damage.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Line pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joshy is out of range and Line settles back down.
Joshy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joshy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Line throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Line avoids the body shot from Joshy.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joshy to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Joshy misses.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Joshy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Senger Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Line defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line staying out of range there.
Line slips a jab from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a leg kick
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Line takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Joshy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshy cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Line throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Line lands but Joshy takes it in his stride.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Line throws out a leg kick but Joshy moves out of range and Line only half commits.
Joshy scores with a one two! Line had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line flicks out a counter leg kick but Joshy steps away.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Good exchange - Joshy coming out on top.
Line moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy with the inside leg kick.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joshy momentarily.
Joshy tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Joshy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshy counters with a left to the body.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line avoids the head kick by Joshy.
Joshy throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
As Line tries to get set, Joshy tries to push him back and clinch up but Line manages to avoid the attempt.
Line misses with a straight right.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Line counters with a body kick.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Line.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line misses with a low kick.
Joshy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Line throws a hook to the side of Joshy's head but Joshy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line looks for the body kick but Joshy saw that one coming.
Line misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Line misses with a straight left.
Joshy throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
Line slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joshy.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Line.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy misses with a few strikes there.
Joshy scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joshy throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.#T1#
Joshy misses with a body shot.
A jab from Line misses.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joshy can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Joshy finds it's way through Line's defenses.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick lands for Line.
Joshy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line throws a lazy head kick
and Joshy counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line throws a head kick but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Line tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Line misses.
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Line.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Joshy misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Line tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy is looking to counter the offense by Line and move into the clinch.
Joshy connects with a looping right hand.
Line slips a jab from Joshy.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joshy's sensitive parts.
Line throws a leg kick
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joshy throws a combination. Line tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joshy takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Line gets tackled into the cage by Joshy. Joshy maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Joshy as the two fighters clinch.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Line forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch.
Line blocks a head kick by Joshy.
Line blocks a jab.
Joshy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Line is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Line.
A jab from Joshy does it's job there.
Joshy with a nice calf kick.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

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

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Egyptian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joshy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Egyptian dives in and scores a takedown into Joshy's guard.
Egyptian trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joshy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Egyptian uses it to pass to side control.
Joshy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joshy is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Egyptian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Egyptian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing good reports from Egyptian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Egyptian is working Joshy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Egyptian taking a break here but Joshy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Egyptian wants to control but Joshy is keeping him busy.
Egyptian lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Egyptian lands a nice short elbow.
Egyptian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joshy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Egyptian lands with a punch from half guard.
Joshy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Egyptian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joshy is defending against the submission attempts here by Egyptian.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joshy wants to get back to full guard.
Joshy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Egyptian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Egyptian trying to control from half guard but Joshy is working away. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Egyptian seems to be working for a kimura but Joshy defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Egyptian moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Joshy.
Egyptian lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Joshy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joshy is trying to improve his position.
Egyptian lands a decent elbow from side control.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joshy keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Joshy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
Joshy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joshy throws a series of strikes that have Egyptian backpedaling.
Egyptian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Joshy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Egyptian dives in for a single leg takedown but Joshy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Egyptian has Joshy pushed against the cage.
Egyptian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joshy up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Joshy.
Egyptian avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Joshy.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian looking to stall.
Egyptian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Egyptian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Egyptian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joshy walks away with a smile on his face. Egyptian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Egyptian goes for a double leg but Joshy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joshy continues to drive forward.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshy lands a body shot.
Egyptian managing to block the knees to the body from Joshy.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Joshy drops back down to his feet.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to pull guard but Joshy holds him up against the cage and eventually Egyptian drops back down to his feet.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joshy is keeping busy.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Egyptian trying to stall but Joshy improves his position.
Joshy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Egyptian gets control of Joshy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Egyptian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Egyptian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joshy has Egyptian in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Joshy has his foot on Egyptian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Egyptian works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Joshy working for a triangle but Egyptian defends it easily.
Ishmael Egyptian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Egyptian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joshy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshy tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Egyptian looking to control but instead Joshy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Joshy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Egyptian trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Egyptian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Egyptian stalling.
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Joshy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Joshy as Egyptian shoots in.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Joshy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Egyptian jabs Joshy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joshy - that will leave a mark!
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.#TD#
Egyptian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Egyptian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Egyptian is trying to get an arm triangle but Joshy is defending well.
Joshy tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Egyptian working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Egyptian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joshy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Egyptian trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Joshy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Egyptian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joshy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Egyptian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joshy sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Egyptian pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Egyptian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Egyptian seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Egyptian pulls his head out easily.
Joshy is refusing to be controlled, as Egyptian sits in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joshy taking some punishment here, with Egyptian in his half guard. #SUB2#
Joshy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Egyptian is trying to control the action in half guard but Joshy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Egyptian shoots in and drives through. Joshy sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishmael Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 231 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Joshy lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Joshy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes tries to work over Joshy's front leg with a kick but Joshy checks it.
Barnes slips a straight right by Joshy.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joshy back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Joshy slips a straight right by Barnes.
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!
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.#T1#
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes slips a straight right by Joshy.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Joshy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Joshy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Joshy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Joshy misses the jab.#TD2#
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joshy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Joshy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to control from Joshy's half guard. Joshy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Joshy keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Joshy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Joshy looking to pass the guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at QUBE Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Joshy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Joshy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Barnes cracks Joshy with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Joshy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Joshy up and slammed him! Joshy can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joshy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joshy is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook but Joshy blocks it.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Nice shot lands for Joshy.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joshy defends it well.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Barnes moves out of range as Joshy throws a body kick.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Joshy.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam Joshy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes. #TD2#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joshy dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joshy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!#T3#
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Joshy keeps control of the position.
Joshy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Joshy won't let him.
Joshy doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Barnes is working Joshy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up over Joshy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes thows a leg kick but Joshy checks it #CL#
and Joshy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joshy misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Joshy tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Joshy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joshy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Joshy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Joshy uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Joshy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Joshy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Joshy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barnes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Joshy's body to avoid the submission. Joshy has instead reached around Barnes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Joshy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA 220 Narushima vs Barboza
Date: Aug 02, 2023

#R1#
Joshy takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher cracks Joshy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Fisher throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joshy throws out a leg kick but Fisher moves out of range and Joshy only half commits.
Fisher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Fisher moves forwards but Joshy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Fisher's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Joshy moves into the clinch.
Joshy can't find room to land a body shot as Fisher controls the action.
A body shot lands from Fisher.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
Joshy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fisher walks away with a smile on his face. Joshy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice jab there from Fisher.
Fisher throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.#T1#
Fisher throws a hook but Joshy blocks it.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Fisher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Fisher punishes Joshy's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Fisher blocks the leg kick.
Joshy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fisher slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Fisher misses its target.
Fisher slips under a jab from Joshy.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshy.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Fisher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Fisher cracks Joshy with an open hand slap.#T2#
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fisher walks into a jab.
Fisher misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
Joshy misses with a few strikes there.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Fisher lands.
Fisher connects with a body shot that sends Joshy's belly button to the back.
Joshy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fisher connects with a body shot.
Fisher misses with a hook.
Joshy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fisher misses with a straight left.
Joshy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fisher lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Bam Bam Joshy's cut even more.
Fisher throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.#T3#
Fisher swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.#CL2#
Joshy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisher.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisher tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Joshy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fisher's face.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Fisher.
Fisher lands with a left to the head.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisher misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Fisher breaks the clinch.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Sloppy strikes from Joshy. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
Joshy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fisher moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Fisher loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Fisher swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshy.
Fisher avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Fisher.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Fisher's leg. Fisher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fisher lands a glancing blow to the side of Joshy's head.
Joshy defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Fisher misses its target.
Joshy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fisher.
Joshy lands a front kick.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body. Fisher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Fisher.
Joshy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Fisher.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fisher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshy.
Fisher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Joshy lands with a good body shot.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Fisher stuns Joshy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joshy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fisher. That did some damage!
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher connects with a crisp jab.
Fisher lands with a right hand.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Fisher slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a low kick.
Fisher sizes up Joshy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#The cut above Bam Bam Joshy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Joshy misses with a hook.
A big right from Joshy misses. #T1#
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Fisher counters with a nice right hand that sends Joshy toppling to the canvas! Joshy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fisher finish him?!#ROC#Joshy is rocked!
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Joshy walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Joshy limp body while Fisher jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fisher!
John Fisher thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Grant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant with a nice cross.
Joshy tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joshy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Joshy tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joshy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Joshy.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Grant connects with the punch.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy tries a quick counter leg kick but Grant is wise to it.
Grant tries to clinch but Joshy is having none of it.
Joshy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.#CL#
Grant clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joshy as Grant tries to tie him up.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joshy pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joshy is defending well for now.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Joshy scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant working Joshy over with knees to the body.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant trying to control the position but instead, Joshy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grant into the cage.
Joshy misses with a knee strike.
Grant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Grant as the two fighters clinch.
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Joshy.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but Grant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joshy is working Grant over against the cage.
Joshy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Joshy as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant lands an uppercut.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joshy is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Grant won't allow it.
Grant blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Grant.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Grant tenderised Joshy's leg. Joshy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshy fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Joshy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Joshy digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Joshy's body.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Joshy.
A big right from Kersikov misses. #T1#
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joshy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Joshy counters with a nice leg kick.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joshy. Joshy obviously looking to wear him down.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a counter high kick but Joshy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joshy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
A big right from Joshy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Joshy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Joshy off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kersikov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Joshy was out before he hit the floor.

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

Event: DMMA 195 Pinkman vs Joshy
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Joshy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Joshy defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pinkman.
A jab from Joshy misses. #TD#
Pinkman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving.
Pinkman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinkman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshy is retaining full guard.
Pinkman pushing down on Joshy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Pinkman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joshy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinkman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura but Joshy is defending well. #SUB#
Pinkman looking for a submission but Joshy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinkman trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Pinkman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Joshy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinkman defends it easily.
Joshy has momentary wrist control but Pinkman slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Pinkman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pinkman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joshy's guard.
Pinkman trying to control from half guard but Joshy is working away. #SUB2#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Pinkman is nestled in close to Joshy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pinkman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joshy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinkman is nestled in close to Joshy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pinkman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Pinkman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joshy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pinkman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Pinkman working the head and body with strikes.
Pinkman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joshy!
Pinkman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinkman looking to finish Joshy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joshy!
Pinkman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman lands with some strikes.
Pinkman raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pinkman scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinkman.
Pinkman looks up at the clock and then as Joshy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pinkman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Joshy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinkman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pinkman 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.
Joshy is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joshy to see if he's OK.
Pinkman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joshy's legs.
Pinkman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Joshy is looking for a sweep.
Joshy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Pinkman tries for a kimura but Joshy is defending well. #SUB#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pinkman tries to advance to mount but Joshy denies him. #SUB#
Pinkman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joshy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pinkman's guard! Nice work there by Joshy!
Joshy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinkman is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Pinkman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Pinkman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joshy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinkman has Joshy in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Joshy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Pinkman working for submissions but it's allowed Joshy to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Joshy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinkman is just riding it out for now. Joshy eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Pinkman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to control the position but Joshy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pinkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Pinkman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pinkman manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Pinkman's guard.
Pinkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joshy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman is stalling in the full guard.
Pinkman is working Joshy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman passes Joshy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Pinkman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joshy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinkman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Pinkman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Pinkman throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinkman.
Joshy tries to move into range but Pinkman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Joshy thinks about the counter body kick.
Joshy throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Pinkman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joshy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pinkman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Joshy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinkman defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Joshy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinkman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinkman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Joshy manages to get back to half guard.
Pinkman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Joshy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura but Joshy is defending well.
Pinkman wants to take a breather but Joshy is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pinkman is trying to control the action in half guard but Joshy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinkman pulls his head out easily.
Pinkman wants to free his trapped foot but Joshy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pinkman wants to control but Joshy is keeping him busy.
Pinkman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joshy sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.
Joshy has hold of Pinkman's hands but Pinkman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joshy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pinkman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to control but Joshy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Joshy defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Pinkman trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Pinkman seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinkman stalling away here and it's allowed Joshy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinkman distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinkman distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinkman.
Joshy gets back to half guard.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Joshy is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinkman uses his free foot to push down on Joshy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joshy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman dominating with strikes here.
Pinkman wants to control the pace but Joshy is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Pinkman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pinkman but it's paid off an Joshy is forced to tap! Nice work by Pinkman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Jesse Pinkman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA May the 4th be with You
Date: May 04, 2023

#R1#
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Nice jab there from Zhao.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshy throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Zhao blocks a jab.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhao tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhao works the jab nicely.
Zhao slips a jab from Joshy.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Joshy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshy.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Joshy rushes Zhao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zhao. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy. #BC2#
Zhao breaks from the clinch.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Zhao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Joshy's head back.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Zhao delivers a nice body kick.
Zhao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Joshy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Zhao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao misses the jab.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joshy momentarily.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy misses with a straight right. #CL#
Joshy closes the distance and clinches.
Zhao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joshy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshy presses Zhao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Joshy with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao. #BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Joshy wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Zhao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Joshy there.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy scores with a nice strike.
Joshy scores with a jab.
A big left from Joshy misses. #T4#
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws a leg kick
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhao throws a wild body kick that Joshy sees coming a mile off.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Joshy lands with a good body shot.
Joshy swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhao misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws a shot to the body.
Joshy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Joshy.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joshy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jian Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy lands a jab.
Joshy needs to keep his hands up - Zhao had a free shot at his head there.
Joshy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joshy counters with a nice body kick.
Joshy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Zhao throws a right hand that misses
enabling Joshy to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshy as he connects with a hook.
Zhao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joshy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Joshy counters with a right hand to the body.
Joshy slips a straight right by Zhao.
Joshy takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy connects with the punch.#T2#
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshy throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Joshy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is getting worse.
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joshy tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Zhao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zhao tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Joshy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a left and a right that stings Zhao. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joshy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Zhao counter with a right hand. #CL#
Joshy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but Zhao has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
Zhao tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Joshy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but Zhao blocks with his arms.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Joshy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhao to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhao's sensitive parts.
Zhao takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Joshy takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Joshy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joshy slips under a jab from Zhao.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Zhao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joshy.
Zhao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Joshy's head.
Joshy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhao doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhao throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Joshy tries to clinch up.
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Joshy avoids it.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy throws a right hand that Zhao ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhao also avoids with ease.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Zhao needs to keep his hands up - Joshy had a free shot at his head there.
Joshy swinging wildly here.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Joshy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshy staying out of range there.
A jab from Joshy finds it's way through Zhao's defenses.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshy checks a leg kick nicely.
Joshy throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Joshy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
Joshy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
Zhao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy lands with a shot to the body.
Joshy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Joshy feints and then cracks Zhao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhao down.
Joshy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Zhao.
Good shot there by Zhao.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Joshy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhao under the eye.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Joshy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Joshy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA 184 Pinkman vs Bogachev
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto 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.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick from Aalto lands but Joshy takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy lands with a nice body punch.
Joshy dips to his left and cracks Aalto with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joshy!
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy with a nice cross.
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!
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a left hand
and Joshy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Aalto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joshy.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Joshy. Beautiful body shot.
Aalto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto walks into a straight right hand from Joshy.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Joshy.#CL2#
Joshy drives through and clinches with Aalto against the cage.
Aalto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshy's elbow.
Aalto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aalto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aalto.
Aalto can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
Aalto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto misses with a body punch.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aalto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Aalto blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshy lands a hook that snaps the head of Aalto backwards. #TD2#
Joshy drags the fight down to the ground.
Aalto works over Joshy with some ground and pound from guard.
Aalto throws a strike but Joshy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Aalto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aalto manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Aalto's guard. #SUB#
Aalto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joshy escapes and throws Aalto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aalto 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.#SUB2#
Joshy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joshy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Aalto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Joshy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joshy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aalto gets back to half guard.
Aalto manages to get to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Joshy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aalto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joshy's guard. #REVR#
Aalto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Joshy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aalto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aalto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joshy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Aalto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aalto has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Aalto connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aalto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy throws out a counter right but Aalto avoids it with no problem.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto throws a big shot that misses.
Joshy lands with a shot to the body.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aalto staying out of range there.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Joshy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joshy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
A shot to the liver by Joshy. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Aalto misses.
A combination from Joshy does no damage.
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Joshy misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aalto throws a front kick aimed at Joshy's knee but Joshy avoids it well.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto scores with a leg kick.
Aalto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Joshy lands a jab.
Aalto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joshy misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aalto.
Joshy misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Aalto throws a right hand that misses
and Joshy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Aalto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aalto.
Joshy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aalto misses the shot to the body.
Joshy misses with a double jab. #CL#
Joshy tries to keep at a distance but Aalto has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto. #TD#
Aalto tightens his grip and picks Joshy up, before dumping him to the ground. Joshy manages to land in guard.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Joshy has an active guard here but Aalto has managed to pass into half guard.
Aalto looks to land a strike but Joshy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aalto works over Joshy with some ground and pound from guard.
Aalto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aalto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aalto scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Aalto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aalto throws an elbow that misses. Joshy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aalto's guard. Nice move by Joshy!#REVB#
Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet.
Aalto is trying to keep Joshy in close. #SUB2#
Joshy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Joshy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aalto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joshy, into his guard. #REVR#
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 Michael Aalto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy throws a right and a left that Aalto avoids nicely.
Aalto is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Aalto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Joshy throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a low kick, right behind Joshy 's knee.
Aalto slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Aalto moved out of range nicely.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Joshy moved away.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Aalto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshy with a jab.
Joshy is looking to clinch.
Aalto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bam Bam Joshy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshy connects with the punch.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Joshy throws a combination that misses
and Aalto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Aalto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Aalto moved out of range nicely.
Aalto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aalto slips under a jab.#T2#
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy connects with the punch.
Joshy lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Joshy misses.
Aalto lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Bam Bam Joshy's cut even more.
Joshy digs a good body shot into Aalto's ribs.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Aalto.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Joshy digs a good hook to Aalto's body.
A punch combination from Joshy misses.
Aalto throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aalto with a body shot.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aalto counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Aalto counter with a right hand.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Joshy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joshy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aalto.
Joshy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aalto swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aalto lands with a straight right. Joshy didn't see that one coming.
Joshy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aalto. Aalto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Joshy ducks right into an uppercut from Aalto. #T4#
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a body kick.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Aalto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joshy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aalto under the eye.
Joshy misses with a hook to the body
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aalto.
Aalto looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joshy dips to his left and cracks Aalto with an uppercut!
Aalto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bam Bam Joshy.
I think Joshy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA 175 Hightower vs Veainu
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joshy swinging wildly here.
A cross from Joshy lands.#CL2#
Joshy has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. #TD2#
Joshy pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Joshy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Joshy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Joshy has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 4
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Kofel slips under a jab.
Joshy takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Joshy jumps back.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Kofel finds it's way through Joshy's defenses.
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.#T1#
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Joshy's knee but Joshy avoids it well.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Joshy.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kofel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Joshy moves out of range as Kofel strikes.#T2#
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joshy checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofel takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kofel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Joshy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Kofel moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Joshy steps away.
Kofel's corner calls for a 1-2. Kofel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshy swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kofel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kofel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joshy's head.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy connects with the punch.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A jab from Kofel does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a good cross that connects.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Joshy lands the left hand.
Joshy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good work by Joshy as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Kofel.
Joshy throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xylon Kofel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshy is able to avoid easily.
Kofel throws a wild body kick that Joshy sees coming a mile off.
Kofel thuds his right hand into Joshy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy misses with a hook to the body
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joshy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Joshy's head. #T1#
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Joshy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshy.
A jab from Joshy finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Joshy moves his leg out of the way.
Joshy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Joshy.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy misses with a combination
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kofel lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel misses with a looping left.#T2#
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Joshy.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel connects with a looping right hand.
Kofel throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Kofel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joshy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kofel thumps Joshy with a low kick.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Kofel.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Joshy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Joshy lands.
Joshy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshy takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Joshy steps away.
Joshy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joshy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshy checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshy.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joshy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Joshy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joshy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Joshy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Kofel lunges at Joshy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joshy's hand.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kofel slips under a jab from Joshy.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel tries a quick counter leg kick but Joshy is wise to it.
Kofel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joshy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joshy with a jab.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Kofel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joshy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kofel with a nice cross.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Joshy jumps back.
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!
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Joshy 's knee. #T2#
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Joshy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Joshy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kofel's head backwards.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Joshy connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Joshy's leg. Joshy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Joshy throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joshy under the eye.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Joshy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kofel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy lands with a straight right. Kofel didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Joshy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kofel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Joshy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Joshy.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Kofel lands a nice looking body shot.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel throws a good cross that connects.

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

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

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

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

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

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Joshy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Joshy.
Joshy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Joshy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abarai backs up against the cage.
Abarai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joshy misses with a body punch
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Joshy throws a right and a left that Abarai avoids nicely.
Joshy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshy.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Joshy throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai counters with a leg kick.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai throws a counter high kick but Joshy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
Joshy cracks a nice hook into Abarai's ribs.#T2#
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Abarai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joshy just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Joshy clinches.
Abarai pushes Joshy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Joshy drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Abarai stands up and waves to Joshy to follow him.
Abarai defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Joshy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
As Joshy backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joshy misses with a jab to the body
and Abarai counters with an outside leg kick.
Joshy connects with the punch.
Joshy throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Abarai moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A jab from Joshy misses.
Joshy misses with a body punch
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Abarai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Abarai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Joshy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Joshy misses.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy throws a combination. Abarai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Event: DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Ekelund swinging wildly here.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Joshy pushes him off.
Ekelund tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekelund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekelund misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Ekelund moves into the clinch.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Ekelund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekelund to keep the fight standing.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
Joshy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ekelund walks away with a smile on his face. Joshy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Joshy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ekelund rushes Joshy and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
A short uppercut from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshy lands a body punch.
Joshy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy pushes Ekelund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joshy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Joshy gets control of Ekelund's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joshy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Ekelund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekelund works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekelund wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving.
Ekelund showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Joshy keeping full guard, as Ekelund tries to pass. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Ekelund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekelund works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joshy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekelund is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Ekelund's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ekelund clinches with his opponent.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Joshy jumps guard but Ekelund turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Joshy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy lands a right hand.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund tries to score a body lock takedown but Joshy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ekelund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshys head.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Joshy working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy misses with a body punch.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Ekelund holds him up against the cage and eventually Joshy drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Joshy - that landed with a thud.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekelund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Joshy keeps it at a distance.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshy misses the jab.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Ekelund dips to his left and cracks Joshy with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekelund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Joshy is having none of it.
Ekelund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Ekelund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Joshy is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Joshy pushes him off.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekelund manages to avoid it.#CL#
Joshy pushes Ekelund up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Ekelund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ekelund smiles and moves away.
Ekelund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Joshy throws a hook but Ekelund avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Joshy cracks Ekelund with an open hand slap.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Ekelund's head but Ekelund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joshy takes a swing at Ekelund's ribcage but misses.
Ekelund tries to counter with a clinch but Joshy shakes him off and moves away.
Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Ekelund avoids them all with ease.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joshy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekelund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ekelund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Joshy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
Joshy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Joshy. #T3#
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards. #T4#
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Joshy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Joshy.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head.
Ekelund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
A short right from Joshy on the inside.
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 Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy cracks Ekelund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekelund scores with a punch to the head.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Ekelund.#CL2#
Ekelund takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Joshy successfully pulls guard.
Ekelund trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Ekelund pushes his legs off easily.
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#
Joshy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ekelund escapes and throws Joshy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Joshy is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ekelund's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Joshy is looking to improve his position.
Ekelund keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joshy tries to get to full guard but Ekelund has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ekelund ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Ekelund slips under a jab from Joshy.
Joshy throws a body punch but Ekelund moves out of range.
Joshy walks into a left hand.
Ekelund misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
Ekelund throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Ekelund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Ekelund does no damage.
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekelund in his tracks.
Ekelund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Joshy moves out of range.
Ekelund's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekelund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekelund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy moves away from the strike by Ekelund.
Ekelund has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joshy.#T4##CL2#
Ekelund clinches.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshy avoiding damage as Ekelund throws knees to the body.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but Ekelund turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekelund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy cracks Ekelund with a nice body shot.
Joshy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bam Bam Joshy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA 153 Kersikov vs Account
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Mfer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer misses the jab.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Joshy scores with a shot to the body.
Joshy throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshy scores with a shot to the body.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with a double jab.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy with a jab.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Nice cross by Joshy.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshy misses its target.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Joshy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Joshy misses with a looping left.#T2#
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Mfer cracks Joshy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joshy throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Joshy sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mfer takes one to the chin there.
Mfer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joshy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Mfer lands an overhand right.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshy slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy scores with a one two! Mfer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer. #T4#
Good exchange - Joshy coming out on top.
Joshy slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a lazy body kick
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Joshy connects with a single shot there.
Joshy blocks a jab.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Joshy misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joshy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joshy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joshy looks to land a combination. Mfer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body
and Joshy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Joshy slips a jab from Mfer.
Jab by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Joshy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Mfer misses with a right hand
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Joshy lands with a right hand.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joshy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Mfer defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Mfer slips a straight right by Joshy.#T2#
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Joshy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer misses with the combination.
Joshy lands with a cross.
Joshy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mfer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joshy lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a good, hard body kick but Joshy shrugs it off.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy slips a jab from Mfer.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Joshy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joshy duly obliges.
Joshy lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Joshy's leg. Joshy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Joshy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joshy checks a low kick from Mfer.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Mfer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joshy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Joshy looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy looks to clinch
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joshy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer slips under a jab from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Joshy defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer ducks right into an uppercut from Joshy.
Joshy swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Mfer lands with a right hand. #T1#
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Mfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joshy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Joshy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mfer throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Joshy.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy misses with a body punch
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joshy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joshy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Mfer throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Mfer slips under a jab from Joshy.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Mfer is looking to slow Joshy down with leg kicks.
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Joshy's knee but Joshy avoids it well.
Joshy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshy throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Joshy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer is looking to slow Joshy down with leg kicks.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.#T4#
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Mfer defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer counters with an outside leg kick.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joshy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mfer's head.
Joshy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.

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 Bam Bam Joshy.
Well Joshy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Christoph throws a head kick that misses.
Joshy throws out a counter right but Christoph avoids it with no problem.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Joshy jabs at Christoph's body.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Christoph moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Christoph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christoph's hands.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Christoph slips under a jab.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoph is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joshy misses with a right hand
enabling Christoph to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Joshy catches Christoph right on the button with a cross.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
Christoph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christoph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand.
Christoph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Christoph misses the body punch
and Joshy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy slips a jab from Christoph.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Joshy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christoph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christoph circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Joshy has Christoph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Joshy scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Joshy manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christoph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for subs off his back but Christoph has passed one foot through into half guard.
Christoph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joshy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christoph wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joshy has an active guard here but Christoph has managed to pass into half guard.
Christoph works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Christoph tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
Joshy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Christoph slips a straight right by Joshy.
Some bone on bone action there as Joshy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christoph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christoph misses with a two punch combination.
Joshy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joshy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christoph counters with a left and a right that stings Joshy.
Christoph takes one to the side of the head.
Christoph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy digs a good body shot into Christoph's ribs.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph pushes Joshy away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph. #T2#
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshy scores with a jab.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Joshy throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph.
A countering left hand to the body from Joshy misses.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy connects with a body shot.
Christoph scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Bam Bam Joshy's cut even more.#T3#
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.
Joshy moves in looking to clinch but Christoph pushes him off.
Joshy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Christoph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph's corner calls for a 1-2. Christoph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Joshy jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Joshy.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy throws a sloppy body shot
and Christoph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joshy thinking.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshy.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph misses with a body shot.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Joshy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Christoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Christoph throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Christoph lands a head kick! #T1#
Joshy fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Christoph just misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christoph scores with a one two! Joshy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#The cut above Bam Bam Joshy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Christoph digs a good hook to Joshy's body.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Christoph counters with a quick kick to the body but Joshy blocks it.
Christoph looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christoph.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Joshy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Joshy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshy misses with the combination.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Christoph moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joshy tries to clinch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph throws a quick counter head kick but Joshy was just out of range.#T3#
Joshy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christoph.
Joshy tries to move into range but Christoph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Joshy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Christoph lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Christoph. #T4#
Joshy avoids the head kick by Christoph.
Christoph throws a shot to the body.
Christoph throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christoph thinking.
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!
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Christoph throws out a leg kick but Joshy moves out of range and Christoph only half commits.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Joshy slips under a jab from Christoph.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christoph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.

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 Cynical Christoph.
I think Joshy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Joshy pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
Roll has had enough of the clinch but Joshy keeps him there for the moment.
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
Joshy scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Joshy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshy blocks a body shot from Roll.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy takes a shot to the head.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joshy, as that shot connected. #T1#
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll moves away from the strike by Joshy.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Roll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Roll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Joshy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Roll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Roll's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Joshy throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roll shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Roll connects with a single shot there.
Roll throws a leg kick but Joshy checks it.
Roll staying out of range there.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll cracks Joshy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll lands a jab to the head.
Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Roll misses.
Joshy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll jabs Joshy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roll catches Joshy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Roll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Joshy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roll is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy connects with a body shot.
Joshy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Joshy throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll works Joshy's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.
A jab from Roll finds it's way through Joshy's defenses.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Roll misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joshy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roll throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roll to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll throws a head kick that half lands.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses
and Roll counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll with a jab.#T1#
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Roll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joshy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roll misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Roll.
Joshy checks a low kick from Roll.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joshy's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Roll 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll catches Joshy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Roll slips a jab from Joshy.
Joshy fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roll dodges the punch combination from Joshy.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Roll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roll with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joshy to score with a decent uppercut.
Roll slips under a jab from Joshy.
A big left from Joshy misses.
A nice side step and Roll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshy tests Roll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Roll throws a series of punches but Joshy avoids them all with ease.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab. #T3#
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Roll slips under a jab from Joshy.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Roll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy moves in looking to clinch but Roll pushes him off.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Roll slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Roll.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Roll moves forwards but Joshy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Roll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Roll avoids them all with ease.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Roll tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
Roll swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Roll throws a hook but Joshy blocks it.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joshy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Joshy misses.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshy slips under a jab from Roll.
Roll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Joshy misses
and Roll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Roll throws a head kick but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy digs a good hook to Roll's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
Roll lands a nice hook to Joshy's body. Joshy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Roll takes one to the side of the head.
Roll lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Roll misses with a left hand
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy lands an overhand right.
Joshy tries to clinch there but Roll circles away.
Roll tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll jabs Joshy right on the nose. Joshy blinks but takes it well.
Roll cracks Joshy with an open hand slap.
Roll swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
letting Roll counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.#T2#
Joshy throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Roll tries a quick counter leg kick but Joshy is wise to it.
Joshy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Joshy moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Roll misses with a straight left.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy misses with the combination.
Roll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshy with a body shot.
Roll throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joshy tries to move into range but Roll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy takes one on the button.
Roll jabs at Joshy's body.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roll.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Roll swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roll throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Roll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy misses the jab.
Roll slips a jab from Joshy.
Roll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joshy misses with a double jab.
A big left from Roll misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshy misses its target.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshy misses its target.
Joshy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Roll throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshy on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roll 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: LAFC Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Helix.
Helix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Helix swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy connects with a right hand. Helix shakes it off.
Helix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bodie Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Helix is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Helix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Helix.
Decent striking displayed by Helix there.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Helix throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Helix misses with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helix misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Joshy pushes Helix up against the cage in a clinch.
Helix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy blocks a body shot from Helix.
Joshy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Joshy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Joshy manages to pull guard.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joshy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Helix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joshy being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Joshy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helix looking to sit in guard and control but Joshy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Helix's guard. #T2#
Helix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Helix's guard. #SUB#
Joshy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helix is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helix has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Helix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Joshy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Helix frees his head nicely. Oh but Joshy has switched to an armbar! Helix is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Mangold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Joshy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangold walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangold! But no joy.
Joshy throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
Mangold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joshy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Nice cross by Joshy.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
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!
Mangold walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.#T1#
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold thinks about the counter body kick.
Mangold slips a straight right by Joshy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangold. Joshy shrugs it off though.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
A little jabbing left from Mangold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joshy counters with a nice body shot.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Joshy sizes up Mangold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Joshy. Those never looked like landing.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Mangold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mangold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangold smiles and moves away.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold slips a straight right by Joshy.
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.#T3#
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangold - that will leave a mark!
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joshy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joshy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy throws a hook but Mangold blocks it.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joshy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangold scrambles back to his feet.
Mangold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range. #T4#
Joshy misses with a few strikes there.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Joshy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Joshy. That snapped Mangold's head back.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshy.
Joshy swinging wildly here.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Joshy misses with an uppercut
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses
and Joshy counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Mangold thinks about the counter body kick.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joshy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangold doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshy circles away.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.#T1#
Joshy catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Mangold tries to counter with a clinch but Joshy shakes him off and moves away.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshy cracks Mangold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangold.#T2#
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Mangold.
Mangold drops his hands momentarily and Joshy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshy with a body shot.
Mangold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Joshy. Beautiful body shot.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Joshy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy cracks Mangold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Joshy. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Mangold throws a low kick, looking for Joshy's leg but Joshy calmly moves out of range.
Joshy appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold misses with the body kick
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangold throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a hook but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Joshy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joshy duly obliges.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Joshy connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
Joshy slips under a jab from Mangold.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mangold misses the jab.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joshy.#T1#
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Joshy misses.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Mangold lands a high kick!
Joshy cracks Mangold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Joshy misses.
A punch combination from Mangold misses. #CL#
Joshy has Mangold up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Mangold gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mangold.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold. #T2#
Joshy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Joshy.
A short right from Mangold on the inside.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Joshy - that landed with a thud.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Mangold tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Mangold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Joshy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mangold walks away with a smile on his face. Joshy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joshy punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Mangold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Mangold slips under a jab from Joshy.
Mangold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joshy punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangold.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Mangold throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joshy.
Mangold scores with the left hand. Joshy knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold wants to clinch up but Joshy keeps it at a distance.
Joshy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy misses with a hook
and Mangold counters with a nice body shot.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Joshy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.

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 Bam Bam Joshy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC 43
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Joshy scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
DeShawn Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
An inside leg kick from Robinson misses.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a double jab.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joshy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Robinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshy. That did some damage!
Robinson misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joshy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Joshy avoids it well.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Joshy's knee but Joshy avoids it well.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Robinson feints a counter leg kick.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Robinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Joshy off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.#T2#
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson throws a low kick but Joshy moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Joshy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Joshy throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robinson throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Joshy's body. Joshy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Joshy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joshy misses with a double jab.
Robinson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Joshy's front leg but catches the back leg as Joshy tries to avoid it.
Robinson tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Joshy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joshy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Joshy slips a jab from Robinson.
A punch combination from Joshy misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Robinson.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Robinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robinson slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy misses the jab.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Robinson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshy throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson throws a low kick but Joshy moves out of range easily.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Joshy misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joshy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robinson slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with the combination.
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshy is able to avoid easily.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joshy.
Robinson scores with a head kick. Joshy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joshy lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Robinson.
Joshy thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joshy throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson slips a jab from Joshy.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy tries to clinch up.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Nice uppercut there from Joshy.
Robinson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T2#
A big right from Joshy misses.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Joshy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robinson.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson lands with an overhand left.
Robinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joshy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Joshy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy with a nice cross.#T3#
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joshy rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Joshy lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Joshy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robinson on the side of the head.
Joshy moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Robinson misses the jab.
Joshy misses the jab.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Joshy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joshy lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy slips under a jab from Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Joshy lands with a shot to the body.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joshy.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Joshy scores with a sloppy right hand. Robinson should have avoided that one.
Robinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshy is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joshy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Nice shot by Joshy.
Robinson stuns Joshy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Joshy lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
Joshy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joshy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Robinson tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robinson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joshy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joshy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robinson. Robinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Joshy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Joshy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Robinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joshy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Joshy tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Robinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robinson can turn it around.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Joshy.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshy.
A nice left hand lands by Joshy.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshy tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy lands an uppercut.#T3#
Robinson tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy lands with a right to the head.
Joshy is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshy's elbow.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
Joshy tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards. #T4#
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshy lands a body shot.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Joshy.
Joshy lands a shot to the body.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
A body shot lands from Robinson.
DeShawn Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Joshy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Joshy lands a body shot.
Joshy scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Joshy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshy.
Warrior connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Warrior's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Warrior's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Warrior has managed to clinch.
Joshy blocks a body shot from Warrior.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warrior's elbow.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joshy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Warrior.
Joshy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warrior.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Joshy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Warrior is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy jumps guard but Warrior stands there with Joshy around his waist. Joshy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Joshy on the inside. #T1#
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy pushes Warrior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warrior working aggressively here.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Warrior displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joshy up against the cage.
Warrior misses with some punches.
Joshy works on Warrior's body with a couple of short punches.
Warrior tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Warrior back against the cage.
Joshy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warrior lands a nice uppercut.
Warrior has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands. #T2#
Joshy is leaning against Warrior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshy pushes Warrior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warrior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warrior's elbow.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Warrior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warrior throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warrior walks away with a smile on his face. Joshy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warrior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Joshy circles away.
Warrior lands with an overhand left.
Warrior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warrior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warrior tries to clinch but Joshy moves out of range.
Warrior takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Joshy moves out of range as Warrior strikes.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Warrior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Joshy.
Warrior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy scores with a decent looking hook.
Warrior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warrior in his tracks.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Joshy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Warrior misses with a head kick. #T4#
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshy lands a jab.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Joshy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Joshy gets tackled into the cage by Warrior. Warrior maintains the clinch.
Joshy jumps guard but Warrior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Joshy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warrior.
Warrior is trying to maintain a safe position but Joshy gets an underhook and turns Warrior into the cage.
Joshy misses with a body punch.
A short right from Joshy on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Warrior looks to move away, Joshy throws a big counter combo but Warrior just gets out of the way.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warrior circles away quickly and effectively.
Warrior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Joshy is looking for a counter combo.
Warrior blocks a jab.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy blocks a leg kick.
Joshy jabs Warrior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warrior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joshy.
Joshy digs a good hook to Warrior's body.
Warrior misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warrior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joshy's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warrior misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joshy cracks Warrior with a good jab.#T1#
Warrior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Warrior moves into the clinch.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warrior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joshy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
Warrior misses with a punch on the inside.
Tourney Warrior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warrior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warrior lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is getting worse.
Joshy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Joshy can't find room to land a body shot as Warrior controls the action.
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshy misses with a body punch.
Warrior lands a right hand.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Warrior scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Warrior has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Warrior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warrior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Warrior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warrior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshys head.
A shot in the inside from Joshy.
Joshy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warrior.
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Warrior's ribcage. Warrior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Joshy.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
Warrior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Joshy.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Joshy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Joshy jumps guard.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warrior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Warrior trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Joshy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warrior wants to stand but Joshy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warrior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Warrior stands up and waves to Joshy to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Joshy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warrior tries to clinch but Joshy moves out of range. #CL2#
Warrior drives through and clinches with Joshy against the cage.
Joshy tries to work over Warrior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warrior throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy tries a body shot but Warrior blocks it.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Joshy lands a body punch.
Warrior has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Warrior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshy scores with a shot to the side of Warrior's head.
Warrior working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Warrior throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warrior can do to turn this around?#T1#
Warrior throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warrior.
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Warrior.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Warrior's ribcage. Warrior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warrior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warrior lands a body punch.
Warrior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warrior tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshy.
Warrior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warrior misses with a punch on the inside.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Tourney Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joshy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warrior to keep the fight standing.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Warrior lands with a right to the head.
Warrior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshy working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Joshy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
Warrior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warrior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Joshy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warrior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Warrior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warrior works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joshy is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Joshy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warrior is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Joshy.
Warrior lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warrior throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Joshy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Still in half guard, Warrior seems content to control.#SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warrior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joshy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warrior. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.
Warrior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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 Bam Bam Joshy.
Well Joshy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC 29
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Ace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy is looking to counter punch.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ace.
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ace scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Ace shoots in but no luck this time.
Joshy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joshy.
Ace misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy scores with a jab. Ace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice combination there by Joshy.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Ace.
Ace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joshy swivels and escapes.
Bam Bam Joshy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Portgas D Ace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Ace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Ace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshy.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Ace lands with a right hand.
Ace looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Ace feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Ace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joshy tests Ace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ace throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Ace looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Portgas D Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ace throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy cracks Ace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Ace scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joshy tries to get to full guard but Ace has control of the leg.
Ace throwing shots but Joshy is blocking nicely.
Ace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joshy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ace is tapping! Great win for Joshy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC 24
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Ace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joshy circles away.
Joshy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ace tries for a takedown but Joshy circles away easily
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ace.
Bam Bam Joshy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Portgas D Ace.
Joshy digs a good hook to Ace's body.
Ace shoots and misses
and Joshy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joshy misses with a double jab.
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ace slips under a jab.
Joshy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Portgas D Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joshy enables Ace to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joshy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Joshy 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! Ace rolls with it to try and escape but Joshy cranks on the arm and Ace is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Christoph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Joshy clinches. #TD#
Joshy pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Christoph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christoph works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Christoph pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christoph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christoph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christoph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christoph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Joshy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christoph defends well.
Christoph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Christoph from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Christoph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christoph has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Christoph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Christoph pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Joshy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christoph sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Joshy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christoph is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Joshy looking for a guillotine here but Christoph defends easily.
Joshy being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Christoph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christoph works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joshy looking for subs off his back but Christoph has passed one foot through into half guard.
Christoph controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christoph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joshy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christoph pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joshy with the active half guard here but Christoph passes nicely into side control.
Joshy is letting Christoph control him for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joshy tries to buck Christoph off but Christoph is having none of it.
Joshy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joshy is in trouble now - Christoph has advanced to mount!
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Joshy is desperately trying to improve his position but Christoph has a good base and remains in mount.
Christoph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Christoph has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joshy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christoph moves in looking to clinch but Joshy pushes him off.
Christoph with a nice calf kick.
Christoph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Christoph.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy slips a straight right by Christoph.
Joshy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Christoph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
A jab from Christoph misses.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Christoph throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Christoph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christoph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Joshy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand.
Christoph throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Christoph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Joshy gets tackled into the cage by Christoph. Christoph maintains the clinch.
Christoph has Joshy pushed against the cage.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Christoph digs a right hand underneath Joshy's ribcage. Joshy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Christoph lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Christoph.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Christoph stalling in the clinch but Joshy improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Christoph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Christoph.
Christoph dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Christoph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Christoph can turn it around.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Christoph prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Christoph works on Joshy's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christoph lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Christoph.
Joshy can't find room to land a body shot as Christoph controls the action.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Christoph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christoph lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Nice body punch from Christoph - that landed with a thud.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph is leaning against Joshy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christoph.
Christoph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Christoph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy fails to pull guard.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Christoph avoiding damage.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Christoph. That snapped Joshy's head back.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Christoph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshy tries to counter by clinching up but Christoph breaks away and moves out of range.
Christoph scoring well with a low kick there.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christoph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christoph tries to clinch there but Joshy circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Christoph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joshy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoph throws out the jab.
Joshy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christoph.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christoph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christoph looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christoph misses with a straight left.
Christoph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut there from Joshy.
Joshy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joshy avoids a kick to the body.
Christoph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy tries to clinch but Christoph is having none of it.
Christoph throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Christoph's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Christoph stalks Joshy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joshy's face. Joshy staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph throws out a leg kick but Joshy moves out of range and Christoph only half commits.
Christoph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christoph blocks a jab.#T1#
Joshy lands a head shot.
Christoph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Christoph avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Christoph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joshy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christoph scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Christoph moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christoph lands a body shot.
Joshy tries to work over Christoph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Christoph.
Christoph takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christoph scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christoph misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Christoph breaks from the clinch.
Christoph blocks a jab.#CL2#
Joshy gets tackled into the cage by Christoph. Christoph maintains the clinch. #T2#
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Christoph. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch.
Joshy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christoph slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Christoph scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshy tries to counter by clinching up but Christoph breaks away and moves out of range.
Christoph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christoph manages to circle out of the way.
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshy staying out of range there.#T3#
Christoph loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
Christoph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshy.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christoph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshy throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Joshy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christoph manages to circle out of the way.
Christoph walks into a jab.
Christoph slips under a jab.
Joshy throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoph.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoph.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Christoph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christoph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joshy on the side of the head.#T4#
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Christoph gets a clinch.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Christoph breaks from the clinch.
Christoph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Christoph scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Joshy clinches with his opponent.
Christoph will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joshy up against the cage.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christoph lands with a light punch inside.
Christoph lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cynical Christoph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Christoph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: CMMA 178 Finger v Ferkingstad
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Flower misses the shot to the body.
Joshy scores with a jab. Flower acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Flower.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flower.
A big right from Flower misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flower. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Flower's shoulder, as Flower tries to avoid the shot.
Flower is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy lands with a right hand.
Flower looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Flower is out of range.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Flower misses with a straight right.
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Flower is out of range. #T1#
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flower connects with a high kick.
Joshy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flower back to the cage. Joshy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joshy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Flower.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Flower is out of range.
Joshy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joshy dips to his left and cracks Flower with an uppercut!
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flower.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Flower.
Joshy slips under a jab from Flower.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a hook but Flower blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flower! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flower just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Flower jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Flower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flower in his tracks.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Flower throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Flower throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flower lands with a cross.
Flower lands a right hook to the body.
Flower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Flower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab by Joshy.
Flower lands with a cross.
Flower throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flower slips a jab from Joshy.
Flower cracks a nice hook into Joshy's ribs.
Flower moves away from the strike by Joshy.
Flower scores with a jab.#T3#
Flower throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flower manages to avoid it.
Flower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Flower scores with the left hand. Joshy knows he should have avoided that one.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Flower there.
The fighters circling - Flower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy throws a lazy uppercut
and Flower counters with a straight right hand.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Flower.
A big left from Flower misses.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Flower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flower scores with a jab.#T4#
A slow jab from Flower misses its intended target.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flower.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joshy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flower.
Flower misses with a looping left.
Flower moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Flower moves away and avoids it.
Joshy throws the left hand but Flower avoids the punch easily.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Flower looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Flower misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Flower misses the jab.
Joshy misses the jab.
Flower tries to bum rush Joshy with a series of wild strikes but Joshy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Flower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Joshy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flower defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flower misses with a looping right.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Flower scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flower throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Flower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Flower.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flower! But no joy.
Flower punishes Joshy's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flower throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flower staying out of range there.
Joshy walks into a left hand.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Joshy dodges the punch combination from Flower. #T1#
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy lands a really nice looking cross but Flower seems unphased.
Sun Flower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joshy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joshy duly obliges.
Flower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Flower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flower slips a jab from Joshy.
Flower lands a lovely overhand right.
Flower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy throws a hook but Flower blocks it.
Joshy moves out of range as Flower strikes.
Joshy throws a right and a left that Flower avoids nicely.
Joshy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Flower misses. #T2#
Flower just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flower moves out of range of the strikes.
Flower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joshy's head.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Flower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Joshy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Flower ducks down to avoid it.
Flower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Flower throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Flower's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Joshy throws a hook but Flower blocks it.
Flower throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Flower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flower staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Flower releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flower misses with the combination.
Flower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Flower.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Flower counters with a three punch combo that has Joshy backing up. Joshy nods at Flower to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Joshy there.
Flower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy swings for the body but Flower moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flower! But no joy.
Joshy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joshy looks to land a combination but Flower avoids it well.
Flower ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flower.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joshy avoids the head kick by Flower.
Flower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flower.
Flower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy moves in looking to clinch but Flower pushes him off.#CL#
Joshy rushes Flower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Flower works on Joshy's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Flower struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flower.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy blocking some punches.
A short right from Flower on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flower.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Flower.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Flower.
Flower lands a shot to the body.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flower lands a right hand.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flower's elbow.
Flower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy tries to work over Flower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sun Flower will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Joshy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Flower takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Flower lands a jab to the head.
Joshy wants to clinch but Flower slips to the side
and Flower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Flower.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Flower throws a body shot but no joy.
As Flower tries to get set, Joshy tries to push him back and clinch up but Flower manages to avoid the attempt.
Flower moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Flower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Flower misses the jab.
Joshy moves out of range as Flower strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Joshy. That snapped Flower's head back.
Flower moves out of range of the strikes.
Flower misses with a straight left.
Flower circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Joshy misses. #T1#
Flower bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joshy's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Flower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshy with a body shot.
A left lands for Flower.
Flower cracks Joshy with a good jab.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Flower.
A big left from Flower misses.
Joshy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Flower.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Joshy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flower takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Flower. #T2#
Joshy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshy lands with a cross.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Flower blocks a jab.
Flower counters with a body kick.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Flower ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Flower plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshy doesn't manage to clinch there - Flower circles away.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Flower jabs Joshy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flower ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Flower moves away and avoids it.
Flower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Flower bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Flower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Joshy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Joshy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Flower moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flower! But no joy.
Joshy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Flower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flower moves out of range of the strikes.
Flower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joshy's hands.
Flower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Flower misses.
As Flower tries to get set, Joshy tries to push him back and clinch up but Flower manages to avoid the attempt.
Joshy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flower.
Flower scores with a sloppy right hand. Joshy should have avoided that one.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
Flower looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sun Flower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Flower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Flower.
Joshy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Flower.
Flower staying out of range there.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flower lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flower blocks a jab.
Joshy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flower connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sun Flower.
Well Flower has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: CMMA 166 Owen v Tavares
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
McGraugh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body. Joshy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and McGraugh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Joshy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joshy wants to get back to his feet but McGraugh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joshy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGraugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGraugh has passed into side control.
McGraugh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joshy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
McGraugh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joshy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joshy taking a bit of punishment here - McGraugh scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Joshy tries to escape back to his feet but McGraugh has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Joshy's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Joshy is tapping! McGraugh saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corey McGraugh!
After the fight, Corey McGraugh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CMMA 162 Adils v Torvik
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Joshy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Joshy.#CL#
Alvarez rushes Joshy and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Alvarez decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez looking to control.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joshy trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Joshy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joshy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshy is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Joshy tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshy is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joshy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joshy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joshy trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Joshy defends easily.
Joshy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Joshy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joshy wants to get up but he can't break Alvarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joshy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joshy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Joshy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshy defends well.
Joshy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joshy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joshy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Joshy stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Joshy.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Alvarez wants to stall.
Joshy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joshy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joshy smiles and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshy as he connects with a hook.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joshy.
Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Joshy sprawls well.
Nice shot by Joshy.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joshy finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Joshy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshy keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##CL2#
Joshy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Joshy pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Alvarez decides to pull guard.
Joshy tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
Joshy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joshy forces his way into half guard.
Joshy is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Joshy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joshy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Joshy defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joshy 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.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Joshy looking for a sweep. Not yet Joshy, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvarez has passed into side control.
Tyler Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez works to advance to full mount. Joshy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joshy is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Joshy tries to improve his position but Alvarez has taken his back! Alvarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Joshy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Alvarez pushes Joshy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA XS6 Zhao v Morrison
Date: Sep 02, 2021

#R1#
Joshy misses the jab.
Baenre misses with a head kick.
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Baenre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Baenre staying out of range there.#CL#
Joshy closes the distance and clinches.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshy.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshy managing to block the knees to the body from Baenre.
Baenre missing with knees to the body.
Joshy lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baenre.
Baenre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joshy is defending well for now.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Baenre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy lands a body punch.
Joshy lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baenre.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshy scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body.
Baenre looks winded!#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Baenre looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshy.
Baenre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baenre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body.
Joshy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshy lands a hook that snaps the head of Baenre backwards.
Joshy lands with a short shot to the head.
Joshy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Baenre is rocked!
Baenre takes a shot to the head.
Baenre is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshy finish him?
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joshy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshy lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Joshy.
Joshy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baenre backwards.
A hook to the body from Joshy.
Joshy scores with a shoulder strike.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshy avoids it.#KD#
Joshy drops Baenre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baenre is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Joshy dips a shoulder and cracks Baenre with a mighty uppercut! Baenre falls back against the cage and Joshy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Baenre 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 - Joshy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Bam Joshy!

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

#R1#
Lynar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
A jab lands there for Joshy.
Lynar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joshy pinned against the cage. Joshy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joshy is looking to counter the offense by Lynar and move into the clinch.
A cross from Joshy lands.
Nice sprawl there from Joshy as Lynar shoots in.
Lynar moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Lynar slips a straight right by Joshy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Lynar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynar.
We've been informed that Lynar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Lynar ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Joshy swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lynar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lynar.
Joshy trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Lynar passes Joshy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshy tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joshy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynar is working away from the top position though.
Joshy is looking for a sweep. Lynar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lynar is working for a kimura but Joshy is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynar passes to side control.
Lynar happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Lynar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lynar controlling the position.
Joshy is looking for a sweep.
Joshy seems a little lost for a moment, as Lynar dominates the positioning.#T3#
Joshy is looking to reverse the position.
Lynar taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joshy is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lynar is trying to get an arm triangle but Joshy is defending well.
Lynar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joshy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joshy is trying to control Lynar's posture but Lynar avoids it.
Joshy tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Joshy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynar controls the position from side control.
Joshy is looking to regain half guard here but Lynar keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joshy wants to get back to his feet.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lynar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Lynar's head but Lynar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Lynar blocks a jab.
Lynar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynar fails with the takedown.
Joshy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lynar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Lynar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sebastion Lynar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynar lands with a hook. Joshy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Joshy does no damage. #TD2#
Lynar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joshy's guard.
Joshy looking to control. #T1#
Lynar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Lynar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lynar is continuing to stall.
Lynar passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Lynar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joshy is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Lynar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lynar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Joshy wants to control but Lynar postures up.#T3#
Lynar taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Lynar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Joshy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joshy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lynar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Joshy manages to get back to half guard.
Lynar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joshy!
Lynar controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Joshy is looking to improve his position but Lynar isn't that keen on the idea.
Joshy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynar on the ground.
Lynar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joshy tries to hold on but Lynar postures up.
Joshy is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar controlling the position easily from mount.
Joshy is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynar defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy misses with a looping left.#CL#
Joshy clinches up against the cage.
Lynar blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Lynar.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshy.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Lynar avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Joshy works on Lynar's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar blocks an uppercut.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynar.
Joshy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Lynar jumps into guard, dragging Joshy to the mat.
Joshy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Joshy trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joshy sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lynar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Joshy paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lynar - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sebastion Lynar!
A very excited looking Sebastion Lynar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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

#R1#
Stillwell misses with a takedown attempt - Joshy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stillwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshy is fending him off so far but Stillwell persists. Nope, Joshy circles away and we're back to standing.
Joshy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stillwell on the side of the head.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stillwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joshy tries to avoid it but Stillwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joshy to the ground. Joshy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Stillwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Joshy.
Stillwell closes the distance and clinches up with Joshy, looking for a takedown. Stillwell pushes Joshy against the cage but Joshy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Joshy catches Stillwell right on the button with a cross.
Stillwell slips under a jab from Joshy.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stillwell.
Joshy digs a good hook to Stillwell's body.
Stillwell has a takedown stuffed.
Joshy tries to counter with a clinch but Stillwell shakes him off and moves away.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Stillwell darts in looking for a takedown but Joshy gets double underhooks and turns Stillwell into the cage.
Joshy lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joshy stops a takedown attempt from Stillwell.
Joshy lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Stillwell tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stillwell backwards.
Stillwell has Joshy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stillwell wants a takedown.
Joshy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Joshy.
Stillwell working aggressively here.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stillwell or not.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stillwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joshy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joshy gets through Stillwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Joshy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stillwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stillwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joshy after a bit of a struggle.
Joshy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stillwell backwards.
Joshy lands a right hand.
Joshy lands with a right to the head.
Stillwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joshy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshy.
Stillwell is breathing heavily.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body.
Joshy lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Stillwell is rocked!
Joshy is working Stillwell over against the cage.
Oh Stillwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Joshy.
Stillwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Stillwell's ribcage. Stillwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stillwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Joshy.
Joshy lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Joshy.
A short uppercut from Joshy.
Joshy pushes Stillwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joshy lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Joshy as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stillwell takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshy. #T3#
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Stillwell's ribcage. Stillwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
Joshy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Joshy cracks Stillwell with a nice body shot.
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Joshy.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Joshy.
Joshy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy lands a hook that snaps the head of Stillwell backwards.
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!
Joshy lands with a left to the head.
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Stillwell's ribcage. Stillwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Joshy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Joshy.
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Joshy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stillwell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stillwell drops to his knees and Joshy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: Ambush 5 Hightower VS Madzarov
Date: May 11, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Zy.
Joshy takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
We've been informed that Joshy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Zy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #KD#
Zy closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Joshy crashing to the mat! Joshy uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zy throws a sloppy head kick and Joshy moves out of range easily.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Zy avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joshy throws a jab when Zy was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Zy there.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zy slips under a jab from Joshy.
Zy throws a head kick that misses.
Zy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zy was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
Zy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Zy saw that one coming.#T1#
Zy misses with a double jab.
Zy throws a head kick that Joshy semi-blocks. #CUT#That has opened up Bam Bam Joshy's cut even more.
Joshy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy throws a right hand that Zy ducks under and follows up with a left that Zy also avoids with ease.
Zy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zy throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Zy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy avoids the head kick by Zy.
Zy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Zy's shoulder, as Zy tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy avoids the head kick by Zy.
Joshy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zy.
Zy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Zy ducks down to avoid it.
Zy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zy throws a right hand that Joshy ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshy also avoids with ease.
Zy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Joshy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joshy stalks Zy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zy's face. Zy staggers backwards, shaken.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
and Zy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joshy tries to clinch there but Zy circles away.
Zy throws a right and a left that Joshy avoids nicely.
Zy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Zy keeps Joshy at a distance using the push kick.
Zy lands with a slapping head kick.
Zy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Joshy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zy misses with the head strike.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zy's elbow.
Zy throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Joshy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zy backwards.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zy lands a shoulder strike.
Zy blocking some punches.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zy lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Zy avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the ropes.
Joshy takes a shot to the head. #CUT#The cut above Bam Bam Joshy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good body shot from Zy.
Joshy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zy fails to land.
Joshy is working Zy over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Zy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Zy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Joshy misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Zy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Zy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Zy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zy throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Zy.
Joshy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Zy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It appears Zy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zy lands a nice hook to Joshy's body. Joshy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zy lands a nice hook to Joshy's body. Joshy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zy moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Zy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Zy moves away and avoids it.
Zy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joshy will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vos Zy should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zy misses with a head kick.
Zy tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Joshy misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zy misses the target.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Zy saw that one coming.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zy.
Zy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zy circles away quickly and effectively.
Vos Zy is winning the standup battle so far.
Zy digs a good body shot into Joshy's ribs.
Zy throws a head kick that Joshy semi-blocks.
Zy looks for the body kick but Joshy saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zy!
Zy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Zy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joshy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joshy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joshy takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#Joshy is rocked!#CUT#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy is still on wobbly legs! Can Zy finish him?
Zy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joshy seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Zy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Joshy misses the jab.
Joshy throws a hook but Zy avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Joshy.
Zy misses with a body kick.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zy.
Joshy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zy moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Joshy.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zy.
Vos Zy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zy slips a straight right by Joshy.
Zy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
It looked like Zy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joshy moves in looking to clinch but Zy pushes him off.
Zy misses with a head kick. #T2#
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Zy connects with a right hand. Joshy shakes it off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vos Zy!
A very excited looking Vos Zy 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: VKT:Future Kings(155&185) Rd 2
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Leblanc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Leblanc misses.
Leblanc dodges the punch combination from Joshy.
Leblanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Joshy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leblanc throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Joshy moves into range and clinches up with Leblanc.
Joshy lands with a right to the head.
Leblanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Leblanc lands a body punch.
Leblanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Leblanc.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Leblanc.
Still in the clinch, Leblanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshy blocks a body shot from Leblanc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leblanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Leblanc has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Joshy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Joshy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leblanc.
Leblanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Leblanc tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Leblanc back against the ropes.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Leblanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leblanc.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leblanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshy's elbow.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Leblanc misses with the head strike.
Leblanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leblanc can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
Leblanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leblanc tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Leblanc tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leblanc tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Leblanc back against the ropes.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy. #T2#
Joshy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leblanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leblanc misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leblanc.
Leblanc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leblanc gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leblanc fails to land.
Leblanc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy tries to work over Leblanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leblanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshy's elbow.
Leblanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Leblanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leblanc backwards.
Leblanc misses with the head strike.
Joshy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leblanc tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Leblanc back against the ropes.
Leblanc can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
Leblanc lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Leblanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Joshy as the two fighters clinch.
Leblanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy is working Leblanc over against the ropes.
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leblanc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leblanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Joshy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leblanc blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Leblanc pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Leblanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leblanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshy works on Leblanc's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Joshy misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy tries to work over Leblanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land. #T4#
Leblanc working aggressively here.
Leblanc lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short body shot lands from Joshy as the two fighters clinch.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Leblanc misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshy pushes Leblanc back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Leblanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Joshy.
Leblanc is breathing heavily.
Joshy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leblanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joshy pushes Leblanc back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Leblanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Joshy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Joshy. #ROC2#Leblanc is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Leblanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshy creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Leblanc crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Leblanc face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Joshy takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: VKT: Contenders (155&185) Rd 1
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Van Der Skide throws the kick towards the body but Joshy avoids it.
Van Der Skide ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Joshy avoids a kick to the body.
Joshy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Der Skide takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Skide fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Skide is just out of range.
Van Der Skide unleashes a big counter combination but Joshy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joshy lands an overhand right.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Van Der Skide was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Skide pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joshy is out of range and Van Der Skide settles back down.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Van Der Skide throws a head kick that misses.
Joshy throws the left hand but Van Der Skide avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joshy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Skide throws a wild body kick that Joshy sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Van Der Skide throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Van Der Skide tries to get set, Joshy tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Der Skide manages to avoid the attempt.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy throws out a powerful jab.
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
Joshy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joshy throws a jab when Van Der Skide was well out of range.
Joshy swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Der Skide.
That kick from Van Der Skide tenderised Joshy's leg. Joshy is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Skide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Skide looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joshy throws the left hand but Van Der Skide avoids the punch easily.
Joshy swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Der Skide.
As Van Der Skide tries to get set, Joshy tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Der Skide manages to avoid the attempt.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Van Der Skide tries to clinch there but Joshy circles away. #CL#
Van Der Skide gets tackled into the ropes by Joshy. Joshy maintains the clinch.
Joshy lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Joshy.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Skide.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy lands a body punch.
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Der Skide misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy presses Van Der Skide against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Der Skide is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joshy is leaning against Van Der Skide and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Van Der Skide's ribcage. Van Der Skide let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Der Skide looks winded!
Joshy lands with a short shot to the head.
Joshy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Joshy on the inside.
Joshy lands with a left to the head.
Joshy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Joshy.
Nice body punch from Joshy - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Joshy. #ROC#Van Der Skide is rocked!
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Van Der Skide's ribcage. Van Der Skide let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Der Skide is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshy finish him?
Van Der Skide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Joshy lands with a light punch inside.
Joshy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshy lands a body punch.
Joshy lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Joshy.
Joshy creates a bit of distance and cracks Van Der Skide with a big uppercut! Van Der Skide goes down! The referee pushes Joshy away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Van Der Skide make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Joshy takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bam Bam Joshy!

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