Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dredd if he has to take too many more of those.
Dredd moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dredd misses its target.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Dredd moved away.
Dredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Hall has managed to clinch.
Hall lands a body shot.
Dredd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Dredd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dredd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Dredd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dredd misses with a kick to the body
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dredd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall looks for the body kick but Dredd saw that one coming.
Dredd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hall on the side of the head.
Dredd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hall.
Dredd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Dredd avoids it.
Dredd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dredd throws a leg kick that misses.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall tries to move into range but Dredd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Hall throws a lazy head kick
and Dredd counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Hall.
Dredd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Dredd seems unphased.
Hall wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Dredd avoids the head kick by Hall.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
and Hall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Dredd lands.#T3#
Hall throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Dredd checks a leg kick.
Dredd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Hall throws a leg kick but Dredd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Dredd saw it coming and moves away.
Dredd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4##CL2#
Hall clinches up with Dredd and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.#BC#
Dredd breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dredd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dredd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dredd throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hall scores with a push kick.
Hall tries to work over Dredd's front leg with a kick but Dredd checks it.
And Dredd counters with a quick kick to the body but Hall blocks it.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Dredd avoids it.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dredd takes one to the side of the head.
Dredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch.
Dredd tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dredd throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall 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.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Dredd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hall avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hall throws a body kick that misses
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd scores with a nice head shot.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Dredd misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hall thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
and Dredd counters with an outside leg kick.
Hall 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.
Hall throws a head kick that half lands.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dredd at a distance.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dredd cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Good leg kick by Hall.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dredd misses the target.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall throws a head kick but Dredd moves out of range.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dredd. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Dredd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Hall.#CL2#
Hall closes the distance and pushes Dredd back into the cage.
Dredd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dredd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
Dredd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands. #T4#
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dredd.
Dredd tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hall cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dredd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Dredd's head back.
Hall avoids the body shot from Dredd.
A nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall cracks Dredd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall throws a lazy head kick
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dredd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dredd moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Dredd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Dredd.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall feints and then cracks Dredd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dredd down.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dredd is able to avoid easily.
Dredd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Dredd is predictable there
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dredd's knee momentarily.#T2#
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dredd.
Hall looks to throw a body kick
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dredd works Hall's body with a nice hook.
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!
Hall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dredd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall flicks out a counter leg kick but Dredd steps away.
Dredd throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Dredd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dredd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall scores with a head kick.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dredd misses with a straight right.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall cracks Dredd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dredd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Dredd feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Dredd moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brock Dredd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall moves out of range as Dredd strikes.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall lands the left hand.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dredd slips under a jab from Hall.
Dredd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dredd swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Dredd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
Dredd scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Hall throws a sloppy head kick
and Dredd counters with a left to the body.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall clobbers Dredd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Dredd misses with a hook.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.#T2#
Dredd lands a leg kick that knocks Hall off balance momentarily.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Dredd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd wants to land a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Jab, jab by Dredd - just one landing.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dredd connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Dredd takes one on the button.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Hall cracks Dredd with a good jab.
Dredd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dredd.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall stuns Dredd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dredd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
That kick from Hall tenderised Dredd's leg. Dredd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dredd checks a low kick from Hall.
Dredd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Dredd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hall. That's going to slow Dredd down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Dredd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dredd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Hall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dredd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dredd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dredd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dredd moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall scores with a head kick.
Hall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dredd lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dredd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Dredd.
Dredd misses with a hook.
Dredd scores with a head kick.
Dredd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Hall.
Dredd works the jab nicely.
Hall misses with a body shot. #T2#
Hall throws a leg kick
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dredd.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dredd checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dredd misses with a jab to the body
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dredd.
Dredd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
Dredd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses.
Hall throws a low kick but Dredd avoids it.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dredd is able to avoid easily.
Dredd is looking to counter punch.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dredd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dredd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Hall. #T4#
Dredd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hall tries to work over Dredd's front leg with a kick but Dredd checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dredd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dredd. That's going to slow Hall down.
Hall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dredd.
Hall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Dredd's leg but Dredd calmly moves out of range.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dredd throws a good cross that connects.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
Dredd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dredd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Diggs staying out of range there.
Dredd throws a solid leg kick but Diggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dredd.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
Dredd slips a straight right by Diggs.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dredd. That's going to slow Diggs down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick.
Diggs moves out of range as Dredd strikes.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a body kick. #T1#
Dredd throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Dredd misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a thumping low kick.
Dredd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dredd looks winded!
Dredd takes one on the button.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.#KD#
Diggs lands a big right hand that sends Dredd crashing to the mat! Diggs stays standing though and waves Dredd back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Brock Dredd has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dredd gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Diggs gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Willie Diggs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Dredd looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barkley scores with a jab to the head.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Dredd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dredd throws a low kick but Barkley moves out of range easily.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Dredd looks to move away, Barkley throws a big counter combo but Dredd just gets out of the way.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Dredd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Dredd blocks the low kick.
Barkley moves to clinch but Dredd breaks away
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Dredd misses
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dredd really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Dredd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dredd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley lands with a shot to the body.
Dredd walks into a straight right hand from Barkley.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Barkley. #T4#
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dredd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd scores with a sloppy right hand. Barkley should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Dredd misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dredd checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dredd swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Dredd lands a nice shot that snaps Barkley's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Dredd tries to land a body kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dredd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
A low kick from Barkley is predictable there
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Dredd flicks out a counter leg kick but Barkley steps away.
Dredd tries a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barkley scores with a jab.#T3#
Dredd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dredd misses with a straight left.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dredd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a head kick.
Barkley wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Barkley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Dredd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barkley takes a step back to recover. #T4##CL#
Barkley rushes Dredd and presses him up against the cage.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Barkley tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dredd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barkley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dredd's sensitive parts.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dredd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dredd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dredd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley lands the left hand.#T1#
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Dredd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Barkley drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
Dredd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Dredd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Dredd avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nick Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd. #ROC2#Barkley is rocked!#T3#
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dredd.
Dredd lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Barkley to his knees! Dredd keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
Brock Dredd is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Brock Dredd, 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: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine wants to clinch
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Machine was not able to check.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Machine wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike.
Dredd tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Dredd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine lands a body punch.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dredd avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Dredd blocks an elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Dredd.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dredd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.#T2#
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.
Machine lands with a right to the head.
Dredd lands a body punch.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Machine's ribcage. Machine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Machine looks winded!
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.
Dredd lands a body punch.
Dredd pushes Machine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Dredd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Dredd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dredd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Dredd - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Machine closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dredd.
Machine wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Dredd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dredd connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dredd. #T4#
A solid body kick from Dredd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machine tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Dredd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machine.
Machine looks to clinch
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Dredd tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine misses with a body punch.
Dredd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Machine tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears Dredd was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Machine blocking some punches.
Alexis Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dredd throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Machine digs a right hand underneath Dredd's ribcage. Dredd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
Machine is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dredd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dredd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Dredd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
A short right from Dredd on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Dredd tries to tie him up.
Dredd lands a left hand.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Dredd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machine misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dredd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dredd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Machine just manages to avoid it.
Machine darts in trying to clinch
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machine tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machine wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Machine tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Machine tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it. #CL2#
Machine clinches up against the cage.
Dredd blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Dredd. #T3#
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
A short right from Dredd.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Dredd controls his hands.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine scores with a shot to the side of Dredd's head.
Machine blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
Dredd is working Machine over against the cage.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Dredd.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head. #T4#
A short left from Dredd.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd presses Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Dredd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dredd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#KD#
Dredd cracks Machine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dredd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Machine to stand back up!#ROC#Machine is rocked!
Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Dredd drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Machine right on the button. Machine goes down! Dredd follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dredd gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
A victorious Brock Dredd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd scores with a nice head shot.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dredd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Dredd.#CL2#
Dredd gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Dredd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Dredd controls his hands.
Jones prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Dredd.
Dredd scores with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones is leaning against Dredd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dredd tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dredd.
Dredd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dredd lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #T2##BC#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dredd. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Dredd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Dredd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries to clinch
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Dredd.#T3##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dredd manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looks to clinch
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones 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.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Jones blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands a right hand.
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Jones pushes Dredd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Dredd.
Dredd presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Dredd tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd 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#
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones slips a straight right by Dredd.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Dredd.
Dredd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dredd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Dredd lands an uppercut.
Dredd misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dredd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dredd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.#T1#
Dredd throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones avoiding damage.
Dredd lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
A short right from Jones.
Dredd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones working aggressively here.
Dredd throws a head punch that misses.
Jones prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd slowing the pace effectively.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brock Dredd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dredd is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dredd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Dredd tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones. #T2#
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dredd tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dredd.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Dredd lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Dredd - that landed with a thud.
Dredd lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Dredd.
Dredd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Dredd is working Jones over against the cage.
Dredd lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Dredd - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Jones takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones lands a body punch.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Dredd.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd.
Dredd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Dredd lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Dredd lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow. #T4#
Dredd pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Dredd.
Dredd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Dredd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Dredd finish him?
Dredd scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Dredd lands a nice uppercut.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones avoiding damage as Dredd throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##KD#
Dredd drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Dredd waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Samuel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dredd scores with a kick to the body.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a big right hand! Oh Jones is in trouble here! Dredd follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
After winning the bout, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dredd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bizihwaile swinging wildly here.
Dredd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dredd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile throws a combination that misses
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaile was not able to check.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses the body punch
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dredd 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.
Bizihwaile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot. #T1#
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Dredd with a nice cross.
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dredd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dredd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bizihwaile on the side of the head.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile.
Dredd slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.#T2#
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Dredd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dredd throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dredd throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Dredd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dredd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Dredd feints and then cracks Bizihwaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaile down. #T3#
Dredd scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
That kick from Bizihwaile tenderised Dredd's leg. Dredd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dredd under the eye.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Dredd.
Dredd takes one to the side of the head.
Dredd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bizihwaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Dredd's head.
A good leg kick by Dredd.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Dredd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bizihwaile's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Dredd.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the body
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Bizihwaile both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Dredd looks to land a body kick but Bizihwaile moved away.#CL2#
Dredd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Dredd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd presses Bizihwaile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dredd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dredd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile needs to keep his hands up - Dredd had a free shot at his head there.
Dredd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Dredd avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Dredd walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Dredd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dredd moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Both fighters circling a little - Dredd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Dredd.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dredd thuds his shin into the meat of Bizihwaile's side.
Bizihwaile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dredd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Dredd.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dredd scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries to bum rush Dredd with a series of wild strikes but Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaile throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bizihwaile misses
and Dredd counters with a good, hard body kick but Bizihwaile shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dredd throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Dredd is predictable there
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Dredd scores with a nice strike.
Dredd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaile dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dredd. That did some damage!#T3#
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile tries to land a leg kick but Dredd saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Dredd misses.
Dredd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dredd throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
A cross from Dredd lands.
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Bizihwaile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dredd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Dredd.
Dredd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dredd throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile throws a solid leg kick but Dredd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bizihwaile.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd 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#
Dredd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bizihwaile 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 Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dredd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bizihwaile counters with a series of strikes. Dredd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd feints and then cracks Bizihwaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaile down.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dredd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaile. #T1#
Bizihwaile tries to score with a low kick but Dredd moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bizihwaile 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 Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dredd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dredd blocks a low kick nicely.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bizihwaile duly obliges.
Dredd looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile thumps Dredd with a low kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Dredd there.
Bizihwaile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bizihwaile misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizihwaile blocks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Dredd.
Bizihwaile will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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!
Dredd tries to score with a low kick but Bizihwaile moves his leg out of the way.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Dredd tenderised Bizihwaile's leg. Bizihwaile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dredd connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Dredd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile looks to land a combination but Dredd avoids it well.
Dredd unleashes a big counter combination but Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Dredd scores with a hook.
Dredd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bizihwaile lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a combination that misses
and Dredd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dredd lands a front kick.
Dredd jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Nice jab there from Dredd.
A low kick lands for Dredd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dredd 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Penkosip Bizihwaile spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Dredd just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.
Dredd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mukunzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dredd throws out the jab.
Dredd 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.
Dredd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mukunzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Mukunzi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dredd takes a step back to recover.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
Dredd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dredd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mukunzi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dredd slips under a jab.
Dredd with a nice cross.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Dredd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Mukunzi as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Dredd defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Mukunzi clinches up with Dredd and pushes him back against the cage.
Mukunzi misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd tries to stall but Mukunzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Good body shot from Dredd.
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dredd gets through Mukunzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Mukunzi tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd tries a body shot but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Mukunzi.
A hook to the body from Dredd.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
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!
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dredd controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
Mukunzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards. #T4#
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mukunzi is working Dredd over against the cage.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Dredd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mukunzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd tries to work over Mukunzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Mukunzi misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
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 Salomon Mukunzi 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#
Dredd misses with a kick to the body
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Dredd.
Mukunzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dredd moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mukunzi scores with a nice head shot.
Mukunzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Mukunzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Dredd moved away.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Dredd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mukunzi blocks it well.
Dredd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dredd misses the jab.
Mukunzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Dredd moved away.
Dredd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Mukunzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Mukunzi.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Dredd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.#CL#
Mukunzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Dredd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Mukunzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mukunzi presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Mukunzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
A shot in the inside from Dredd.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dredd misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Dredd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mukunzi avoids a kick to the body.
Dredd misses with a kick to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 Salomon Mukunzi 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mukunzi 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 Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Dredd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Dredd misses. #T1#
Mukunzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dredd misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
Dredd throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Dredd lands a body shot. #T2#
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd throws a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Dredd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Mukunzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dredd doesn't seem phased though.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch.#T3#
Mukunzi moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dredd motions for Mukunzi to come forward. Dredd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Mukunzi was not able to check.
Mukunzi wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Mukunzi jabs at Dredd's body.
Mukunzi clobbers Dredd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Mukunzi gets a clinch.
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Dredd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Dredd.
Well Mukunzi 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Dredd feints and then cracks Erdogan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Erdogan down.
A cross from Erdogan lands.
Erdogan works Dredd's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Erdogan.
Erdogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erdogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dredd.
Dredd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Erdogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erdogan swinging wildly here.
Erdogan 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.
Dredd moves out of range of the body kick.
Erdogan moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erdogan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dredd checks a leg kick.
Dredd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erdogan misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a good, hard body kick but Erdogan shrugs it off.
Mustafa Erdogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dredd misses with a body kick.
Erdogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dredd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erdogan avoids a kick to the body.
Erdogan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dredd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Erdogan is able to avoid easily.
Erdogan lands a body shot. #CL2#
Dredd closes the distance and clinches.
Erdogan lands an elbow just above Dredd 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Brock Dredd has been cut.
Dredd lands with a right to the head.
Erdogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erdogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dredd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dredd trying to land knees to the body.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Erdogan avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Erdogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Erdogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erdogan blocks a body shot from Dredd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd misses with the head strike. #T2#
Dredd working aggressively here.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erdogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Dredd.
Erdogan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Erdogan.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dredd scores with a shoulder strike.
Erdogan stalling against the cage.
Dredd tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdogan gets through Dredd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erdogan working aggressively here.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dredd has Erdogan pushed against the cage.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land. #T3#
Dredd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erdogan misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
A right hand to the body from Erdogan.
Dredd avoids a wild elbow strike from Erdogan.
Erdogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Erdogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erdogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erdogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dredd controls his hands.
Erdogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erdogan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dredd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dredd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdogan's elbow.
Erdogan tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdogan tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Erdogan back against the cage.
Dredd tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Erdogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dredd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
A short uppercut from Erdogan.
Erdogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Dredd shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erdogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Erdogan lands with a right to the head.
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erdogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erdogan is working Dredd over against the cage.
Erdogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Dredd scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Dredd blocks an elbow strike.
Dredd lands a body shot.
Erdogan is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erdogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dredd as Erdogan tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Dredd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dredd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dredd throws a body shot but no joy.
Dredd misses the jab.
Erdogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erdogan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dredd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erdogan doesn't seem bothered though.
Erdogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan with a nice calf kick.
Erdogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dredd.
Erdogan checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erdogan. #T1#
Nice cross by Erdogan.
Erdogan misses the shot to the body.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
Erdogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Dredd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dredd takes one on the button.
Erdogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
Erdogan misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Erdogan instigates a clinch.
Dredd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdogan's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erdogan.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Erdogan avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Erdogan slowing the pace effectively.
Dredd working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dredd blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Erdogan lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Dredd tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Erdogan.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Erdogan avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Erdogan lands with a left to the head.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erdogan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dredd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dredd cracks Erdogan with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dredd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erdogan takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd.
Erdogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Dredd presses Erdogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Erdogan controls the action.
Dredd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Erdogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erdogan tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mustafa Erdogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
Erdogan prevents a body shot from Dredd.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Erdogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd dodges an elbow strike from Erdogan.
A short left from Dredd.
Erdogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd.
Dredd scores with a shoulder strike.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Erdogan tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Erdogan back against the cage.
Erdogan cracks Dredd with a nice body shot.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erdogans head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd working aggressively here.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Erdogan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dredd presses Erdogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dredd.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Dredd lands with a right to the head.
Dredd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erdogan or not.
Erdogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dredd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dredd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Dredd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Erdogan prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Dredd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dredd loads up on a big right hand but Erdogan slips the punch.
Dredd throws a lazy right hand but Erdogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erdogan thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
and Dredd counters with a thumping low kick.
Erdogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dredd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dredd's corner calls for a 1-2. Dredd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mustafa Erdogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Erdogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erdogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Erdogan avoids it with no problem.
Dredd scores with a sloppy right hand. Erdogan should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Erdogan is rocked!
A big right from Dredd misses.
Oh Erdogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dredd checks the leg kick.
Erdogan seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Erdogan.#T1#
Dredd sizes up Erdogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Erdogan avoids a kick to the body.
Dredd looks to land a right hand but Erdogan moved out of range.
Erdogan throws a low kick but Dredd avoids it.
Erdogan backing away here, and Dredd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dredd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erdogan throws a chopping leg kick but Dredd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erdogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.#CL#
Erdogan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erdogan blocking some punches.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Erdogan.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Erdogan's ribcage. Erdogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Dredd.
Dredd tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erdogan or not. #T2#
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.
Dredd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dredd presses Erdogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands with a left to the head.
Dredd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erdogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd. #T3#
Erdogan blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dredd.
Nice body punch from Dredd.
Dredd cracks Erdogan with a nice body shot.
Dredd works on Erdogan's body with a couple of short punches.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd pushes Erdogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd misses with some punches.
Dredd misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Dredd.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Dredd works on Erdogan's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erdogan takes an elbow to the temple.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Erdogan lands a left hand.
Erdogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dredd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Erdogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan misses with a body punch.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Dredd lands a right hand.
Erdogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Erdogan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Dredd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dredd 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Barkley throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Barkley moves into range and clinches up with Dredd.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Dredd lands a body shot.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Barkley presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley takes a swing at Dredd's ribcage but misses.
Dredd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dredd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dredd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barkley misses the jab.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Dredd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barkley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Barkley. #T2#
Barkley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Barkley instigates a clinch.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd is working Barkley over against the cage.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dredd.
Dredd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dredd lands an uppercut.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Dredd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dredd.
Dredd missing with knees to the body.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd misses with the head strike.
Dredd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dredd.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley digs a right hand underneath Dredd's ribcage. Dredd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd lands a left hand.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Dredd lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dredd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
Dredd lands with a light punch inside.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd counters with a body kick.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley throws a low kick but Dredd avoids it.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Dredd moved out of range.
Barkley feints and then cracks Dredd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dredd down.
Dredd is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
Barkley connects with a right hand. Dredd shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a left to the body.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dredd. That did some damage!
Dredd throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Barkley. #T1#
A jab from Barkley finds it's way through Dredd's defenses.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dredd takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dredd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley 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 Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley backing away here, and Dredd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dredd scores with a nice head shot.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Dredd responds with a good body kick, but Barkley manages to step out the way in time.
Dredd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Dredd blocks a leg kick.
Dredd jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dredd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch.
Dredd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barkley rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd misses the jab.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dredd ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkley sizes up Dredd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Dredd throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Barkley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dredd has time to react.
Dredd misses with a double jab.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Dredd's side.
Barkley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Dredd's leg. Dredd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley tries a low kick but Dredd avoids it.
Barkley cracks Dredd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barkley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barkley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Barkley scores with a jab. Dredd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Barkley misses
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Dredd.
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Dredd.#CL#
Dredd tries to keep at a distance but Barkley has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dredd.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley 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#
Some bone on bone action there as Dredd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barkley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dredd walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dredd.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dredd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Dredd misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley scores with a hook.#T1#
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Dredd tries to counter with a clinch but Barkley shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Barkley forces Dredd back against the cage and clinches.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Dredd lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dredd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dredd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Dredd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dredd drops his hands momentarily and Barkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dredd, pushing him back against the cage.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dredd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Barkley gets through Dredd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Dredd.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Barkley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dredd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dredd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brock Dredd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dredd gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Dredd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dredd scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Dredd works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dredd on the inside.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Dredd moved out of range nicely.
Barkley cracks Dredd with a good jab.
Dredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dredd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dredd throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Barkley misses
and Dredd counters with a thumping low kick.
Barkley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Dredd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley punishes Dredd's body with a nice straight punch.
Dredd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barkley lands with a cross. #T1#
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.#CL#
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dredd is trying to stall.
Dredd misses with some punches.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dredd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Barkley prevents Dredd from breaking the clinch.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dredd pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dredd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dredd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd misses with some punches.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
A short left from Barkley.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Dredd works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley. #T4#
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dredd is defending well for now.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Nice body punch from Dredd - that landed with a thud.
Barkley lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Barkley blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley had his way with Brock Dredd in that round.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.#R5#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley 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 Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley scores with a leg kick.
Dredd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick from Dredd.
Barkley stuns Dredd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Dredd throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd scores with a decent looking hook.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dredd takes one to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dredd on the side of the head.
Barkley cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barkley wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd tries a quick counter leg kick but Barkley is wise to it.
Barkley scores with a jab.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Barkley jabs Dredd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Dredd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dredd walks into a jab.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dredd.
Barkley misses with a low kick. #T2#
Dredd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Dredd's leg. Dredd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley 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!
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dredd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dredd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dredd can do to turn this around?
Dredd checks a leg kick nicely.
Dredd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dredd takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Dredd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dredd scrambles back to his feet.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Dredd walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dredd checks a leg kick.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Dredd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Dredd throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Dredd staying out of range there.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Dredd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dredd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Dredd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd 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.
Nice shot by Barkley.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile throws a poor cross that misses
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dredd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Dredd misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dredd scores with a nice right hand.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dredd! Bizihwaile lets Dredd back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Brock Dredd has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dredd thuds his right hand into Bizihwaile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaile 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.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses.
Dredd scores with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Dredd. #T2#
Dredd loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses its target.
Dredd scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Dredd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Dredd misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Brock Dredd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range and Dredd settles back down.
Bizihwaile cracks Dredd with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Dredd dodges the punch combination from Bizihwaile.
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Dredd throws a body kick.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Dredd.
A head kick by Bizihwaile misses
and Dredd counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Dredd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dredd loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Dredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
A little jabbing left from Dredd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dredd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Dredd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Dredd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Dredd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dredd staying out of range there.#T1#
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Dredd lands.
Bizihwaile checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bizihwaile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dredd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dredd thows a leg kick but Bizihwaile checks it
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A big right from Dredd misses.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Dredd.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.#T3#
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
Dredd misses with a body punch
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Dredd's defenses.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Dredd blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd. #T4#
Nice body kick from Dredd.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Dredd misses with a body punch
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Dredd wants to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Dredd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Dredd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dredd throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy head kick
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dredd, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses the body punch
and Dredd scores with a counter punch that sends Bizihwaile to the canvas! Dredd smells blood - he's punishing Bizihwaile with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bizihwaile has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Penkosip Bizihwaile had this to say: 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Dredd just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz misses with a hook. Dredd ducked under it nicely.
Dredd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tuytuhlz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dredd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dredd throws a series of strikes that have Tuytuhlz backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Lyke Tuytuhlz has been cut.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuytuhlz.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Tuytuhlz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz throws out a loose jab but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd defending well as Tuytuhlz loads up on a big left hand.
Dredd dodges the punch combination from Tuytuhlz.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Tuytuhlz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dredd doesn't seem bothered though.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Dredd throws a front kick that sends Tuytuhlz stumbling back into the cage.
Tuytuhlz misses with a straight right.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body punch
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dredd tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Tuytuhlz.
A head punch on the inside from Tuytuhlz fails to land. #T2#
Dredd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dredd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuytuhlz tries to break free but Dredd pushes him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dredd tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuytuhlz lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuytuhlz working aggressively here.
Tuytuhlz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Tuytuhlz is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Oh Tuytuhlz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dredd lands a big right hand that drops Tuytuhlz! The killer instinct kicks in and Dredd finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dredd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
A very excited looking Brock Dredd 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: SMASH: Thai vs Averyanov
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Selvatico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd looks to land a body kick but Selvatico moved away.
Selvatico throws a big shot that misses.
Selvatico blocks a jab.
Dredd blocks a low kick nicely.
Dredd throwing a counter right hand but Selvatico manages to avoid it.
Selvatico misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
Dredd thumps Selvatico with a low kick.
Dredd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dredd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Selvatico misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
And Dredd counters with a quick kick to the body but Selvatico blocks it.
Selvatico misses with a double jab
and Selvatico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Dredd misses. #T1#
Selvatico paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dredd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Selvatico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Selvatico.
Selvatico slips under a jab from Dredd.
Dredd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Selvatico misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selvatico.
Selvatico looks to throw the jab but Dredd is out of range.
Dredd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Selvatico avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Good leg kick by Selvatico. #T2#
Selvatico misses with a hook.
Dredd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Selvatico. Selvatico obviously looking to wear him down.
Selvatico lunges at Dredd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dredd's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selvatico tries to clinch up.
Selvatico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dredd at a distance.
Selvatico throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Selvatico looks to throw the jab but Dredd is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Selvatico checks a leg kick.
Selvatico scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd checks a low kick from Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a right hand that Dredd ducks under and follows up with a left that Dredd also avoids with ease.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Selvatico.#T3#
Selvatico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Selvatico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dredd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dredd defending well as Selvatico loads up on a big left hand.
Dredd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Selvatico avoids it.
Selvatico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dredd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Selvatico scores with a nice body kick.
Selvatico throws a nice head kick!
Selvatico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dredd is able to avoid easily.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Dredd moved away.
Selvatico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Selvatico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Selvatico is looking to slow Dredd down with leg kicks.
Dredd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Selvatico.#T4#
Selvatico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Selvatico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dredd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selvatico throws a lazy uppercut
and Dredd counters with an outside leg kick.
Dredd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dredd scores with a sloppy right hand. Selvatico should have avoided that one.
Selvatico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dredd throws out the jab.
Selvatico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Selvatico darts in and clinches Dredd up against the cage.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Selvatico misses with a body punch.
Dredd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selvatico's elbow.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Selvatico misses with a body punch.
Selvatico blocks a body shot from Dredd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vino Selvatico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a right hand that Dredd ducks under and follows up with a left that Dredd also avoids with ease.
Selvatico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Selvatico moves out of range of the body kick from Dredd.
Selvatico lands with a good body shot.
Selvatico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vino Selvatico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Selvatico looks to land a left hand but Dredd moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Dredd misses its target.
Selvatico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dredd. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Selvatico catches Dredd right on the button with a cross.
Dredd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Selvatico doesn't seem bothered though.
Dredd blocks a jab.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selvatico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Selvatico fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dredd is out of range.
Dredd checks a low kick from Selvatico.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Selvatico sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Selvatico throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
Dredd tries to clinch up.
Dredd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Selvatico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dredd.
Selvatico wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Selvatico has time to react.
Selvatico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Selvatico throws out the jab. #T2#
Dredd slips under a jab.
Dredd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Selvatico is out of range and Dredd settles back down.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selvatico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Selvatico misses with a straight right.
Selvatico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dredd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dredd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Selvatico throws a poor cross that misses
and Dredd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Selvatico steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dredd. That one must have hurt.
Selvatico throws a lazy uppercut
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Selvatico ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dredd.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Selvatico lands with a cross.
Selvatico misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
Selvatico misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Dredd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd blocks the body kick.
Selvatico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dredd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Dredd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Selvatico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Selvatico throws a lazy body kick
and Dredd counters with a crisp right that sends Selvatico to the canvas! Dredd follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
A very excited looking Brock Dredd 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.
In defeat, Vino Selvatico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The better man won. I'll get back to the drawing board and work my ass off to get back to this spot. Thank you all. '.

Event: ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd with a nice calf kick.
We've been informed that Dredd 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.
Bainbridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bainbridge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDredd.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Dredd throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Dredd swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Dredd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
Bainbridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dredd defending well as Bainbridge loads up on a big left hand.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd lands with an uppercut that bounces Bainbridge off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Bainbridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dredd throws a head kick that Bainbridge semi-blocks.
Bainbridge looks for the body kick but Dredd saw that one coming.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Bainbridge.
Dredd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd misses with a hook to the body
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bainbridge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dredd scoring well with a low kick there.
Dredd misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Dredd checks the leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a nice looking combination but Dredd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bainbridge connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge misses the body punch
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dredd sizes up Bainbridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Dredd walks into a jab.
Bainbridge scores with a nice strike.
Dredd avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge backing away here, and Dredd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a good low kick that Dredd was not able to check.
Dredd connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Dredd as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bainbridge scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dredd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Dredd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bainbridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bainbridge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch.
Dredd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bainbridge.
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge is looking to wear down Dredd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dredd misses with a kick to the body.
Dredd throws a push kick but Bainbridge slaps the foot to one side.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Bainbridge misses
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dredd.
Bainbridge is looking to land body kicks.
Dredd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bainbridge throws the kick towards the body but Dredd avoids it.
Dredd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Jab from Dredd.
Dredd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bainbridge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bainbridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dredd lands a jab to the nose.
Dredd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Dredd tries to get set, Bainbridge tries to push him back and clinch up but Dredd manages to avoid the attempt.
Bainbridge throws a right hand that Dredd ducks under and follows up with a left that Dredd also avoids with ease.
Dredd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bainbridge will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dredd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bainbridge misses with a jab to the body
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dredd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bainbridge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dredd - that will leave a mark!
Dredd jabs Bainbridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dredd misses with a hook.#KD2#
Dredd lands a big head kick that sends Bainbridge tumbling to the mat! Dredd takes a step backwards and waves Bainbridge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bartholomew Bainbridge has been cut.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Dredd slips under a jab.
Bainbridge lands a jab to Dredd's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Dredd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dredd.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Dredd scores with a hook to the body. Bainbridge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bainbridge swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a thumping low kick.
Bainbridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Dredd.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
Bainbridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge with a jab.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge misses with a double jab.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bainbridge jabs at Dredd's body.
Dredd misses with a left hand
and Bainbridge counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge cracks Dredd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dredd throws a sloppy head kick and Bainbridge moves out of range easily.
Bainbridge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dredd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bainbridge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dredd counters with a left to the body.
Bainbridge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dredd.
Bainbridge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Bainbridge misses
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head but Bainbridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge defending well as Dredd loads up on a big left hand.
Dredd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bainbridge. That did some damage!
Bainbridge swings for the body but Dredd moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.#T1#
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Dredd finds it's target.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bainbridge throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Bainbridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge misses with a looping left.
Bainbridge avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Bainbridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Dredd coming out on top.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bainbridge might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dredd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dredd. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dredd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Dredd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dredd.
Dredd misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Dredd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dredd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Bainbridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Dredd.
Nice body kick there by Dredd.#T4#
A low kick from Bainbridge misses
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bainbridge wants to land a leg kick but Dredd is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bainbridge as he checks the leg kick.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bainbridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Dredd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Bainbridge checks it.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bainbridge misses the target.
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dredd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dredd thumps Bainbridge with a low kick.
A big right from Bainbridge misses. #T1#
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dredd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bainbridge if he has to take too many more of those.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dredd throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bainbridge cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bainbridge connects with a right hand. Dredd shakes it off.
Dredd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dredd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bainbridge.
Dredd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bainbridge swinging wildly here.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge motions for Dredd to come forward. Bainbridge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dredd.
Dredd lands a jab to Bainbridge's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Bainbridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge. #T4#
Dredd just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Dredd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd lands with a straight right. Bainbridge didn't see that one coming.
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredd shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bainbridge's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bainbridge digs a good body shot into Dredd's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge tries to clinch
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Dredd fakes the leg kick and cracks Bainbridge in the body.
Dredd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bainbridge throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Bainbridge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bainbridge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Bainbridge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dredd lands a nice looking body shot.
Dredd scores with a leg kick.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bainbridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Dredd is looking to score with low kicks.
Bainbridge slips under a jab.
Dredd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dredd is looking to chop away at Bainbridge's legs. #T2#
Bainbridge misses with a looping right.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bainbridge wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dredd connects with a jab.
Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bainbridge.
Dredd blocks a jab.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dredd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bainbridge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dredd.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bainbridge misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Bainbridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dredd.#T4#
A solid body kick from Dredd.
Bainbridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dredd. Dredd obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd tries a head kick but it misses.
Dredd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bainbridge connects with a body shot.
Dredd tries to land a front kick but Bainbridge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dredd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bainbridge on the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Dredd!
Brock Dredd is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Brock Dredd 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: ENIGMA 172
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Dredd scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
We've been told by Farah's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dredd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farah.
Farah throws a head kick that misses
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Farah throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Farah slips a jab from Dredd.
Dredd walks into a straight right hand from Farah.
Farah misses with a kick to the body.
Farah misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd throws a lazy uppercut
and Farah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dredd misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Dredd avoids the body shot from Farah.
Farah throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Farah misses
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Dredd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farah counters with a low kick, right behind Dredd 's knee.
Dredd blocks a jab.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donk. Dredd catches Farah right on the button with a cross.
Abdo Farah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Farah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dredd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Farah tries to clinch but Dredd moves away
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Farah was not able to check. #T2#
Farah misses the shot to the body.
Dredd lands a nice hook to Farah's body. Farah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dredd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd works Farah's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Dredd coming out on top.
Farah throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Dredd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farah doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Abdo Farah's cut is getting worse.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dredd. #T3#
Dredd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dredd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Farah throws a sloppy body shot
letting Dredd counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Abdo Farah's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good leg kick by Farah.
Farah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd flicks out a counter leg kick but Farah steps away.
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Farah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farah is looking to wear down Dredd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Farah is looking to land body kicks.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farah. #T4#
Farah throws a leg kick
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dredd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farah swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a body kick that stops Farah in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Farah as he connects with a hook.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Farah throws a jab when Dredd was well out of range.
Dredd lands with a nice body punch.
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Farah misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Farah throws a solid leg kick but Dredd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farah.
Nice body punch from Dredd.
Farah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dredd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Farah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Farah throws a poor cross that misses
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Dredd lands with a hook. Farah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#Jeez, Abdo Farah's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd moves out of range of the body kick from Farah.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Farah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Farah throws a right hand that misses
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Dredd!
Brock Dredd is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Dredd avoids the body shot from San.
Dredd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dredd 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.#CL#
Dredd takes the fight into the clinch.
San jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dredd walks away with a smile on his face. San gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
San throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
San misses with a lunging right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that San has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San! But no joy.
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Dredd throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Dredd.
San looks to throw the jab but Dredd is out of range.
Dredd is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
San throws a low kick but Dredd moves out of range easily.
San misses with a looping left.
San lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Good shot there by San.
San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick lands for San.
Dredd slips a straight right by San.
Dredd takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
San on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Dredd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dredd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
San defending well as Dredd loads up on a big left hand.
San closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
San steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dredd. That one must have hurt.
San moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brock Dredd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Dredd blocks a jab.
San swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Dredd. #KD#
Dredd sends San crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dredd is motioning to the referee to let San up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#San is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
And Dredd counters with a quick kick to the body but San blocks it.
San thumps Dredd with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd dips to his left and cracks San with an uppercut!
San misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd wants to land a leg kick but San is out of range.
Dredd connects with a crisp jab.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Dredd finish him?
San misses with a straight left.
San seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Dredd lands an uppercut out of nowhere! San falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dredd dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
After winning the bout, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.

Event: ENIGMA 165
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Gracie misses.
We've been informed that Dredd 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.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Dredd gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Dredd blocks nicely.
Dredd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is keeping the position.
Dredd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Dredd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie advances position into side control!#T1#
Dredd defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Dredd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is nestled in close to Dredd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Dredd is working away.
Dredd tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie 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.#T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Dredd is defending the position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Dredd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Dredd is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T3#
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dredd has recovered full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dredd pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Dredd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dredd avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Dredd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dredd has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Dredd catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Dredd saw that one coming.
Gracie throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dredd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie misses with a body shot
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a jab when Dredd was well out of range.
Gracie misses with a hook
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie takes a swing at Dredd's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.#KD2#
Dredd drops Gracie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracie looks back up at him and smiles so Dredd waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dredd lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dredd cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Dredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dredd connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gracie out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Dredd!
Our winner, Brock Dredd, 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: ENIGMA 161
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Dredd misses with a looping left.
Almeida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vitor Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd misses with a kick to the body
and Almeida counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Almeida.
Dredd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Almeida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dredd's head backwards.
Dredd throws a low kick but Almeida avoids it.
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
Dredd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Almeida misses with a head kick.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Almeida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vitor Almeida has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Dredd.
Almeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Almeida misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Dredd counters with a nice right hand that sends Almeida toppling to the canvas! Almeida scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dredd finish him?!#ROC2#Almeida is rocked!#T1#
Almeida throws a right hand that misses
and Dredd counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Almeida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeida walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dredd swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Dredd!
After winning the bout, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Dredd blocks a jab.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spencer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spencer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spencer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dredd walks into a straight right hand from Spencer.
Spencer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
Spencer misses with a jab to the body
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spencer lands a head shot.
Spencer throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dredd colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Spencer as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dredd is left battered and dazed whilst Spencer and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
James Spencer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Raak misses with an uppercut. Dredd saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Dredd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raak drops his hands momentarily and Dredd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Raak. Beautiful body shot.
Dredd swings for the body but Raak moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Raak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raak scores with a jab. Dredd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raak throws a series of punches but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been informed that Dredd 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.
Raak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dredd.
Dredd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL#
Raak takes the fight into the clinch.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dredd just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raak's brow.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dredd.
Dredd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raak looking to stall.
Dredd is working Raak over against the cage.
Raak is breathing heavily.
Dredd lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Dredd.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Raak controls the action.
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Dredd. #T2#
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Raak avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd lands a hook that snaps the head of Raak backwards.
A short left from Dredd.
Raak takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raak looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dredd.
Dredd scores with a shot to the side of Raak's head.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd pushes Raak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd lands with a light punch inside.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Raak. #T3#
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Raak's ribcage. Raak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raak backwards.
Raak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Dredd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raak backwards.
Raak trying to stall but Dredd improves his position.
Dredd gets through Raak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dredd on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
A short left from Dredd. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dredd slowing the pace effectively.
Raak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dredd.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raak backwards.
Dredd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raak or not.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raak darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Dredd counters with a nice right hand that sends Raak toppling to the canvas! Raak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dredd finish him?!#ROC2#Raak is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dredd lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Raak head around and knocks him out cold! Dredd hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Dredd!
A relieved looking Brock Dredd 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: ENIGMA 137
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Pervitin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dredd.
Pervitin slips a straight right by Dredd.
Dredd scores with a jab.
Dredd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pervitin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dredd throws the left hand but Pervitin avoids the punch easily.
Pervitin attempts a counter takedown but Dredd avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pervitin.#TD#
Pervitin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dredd wants to sweep here but Pervitin controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pervitin passes Dredd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pervitin stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pervitin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dredd's head.
Dredd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pervitin wants to free his trapped foot but Dredd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Pervitin has control of the leg.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dredd can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dredd manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pervitin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Pervitin jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pervitin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dredd being controlled here, momentarily.
Dredd has his hands on Pervitin's head, controlling the position.
Pervitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dredd is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Pervitin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dredd is looking to regain half guard here but Pervitin keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Pervitin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pervitin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Pervitin is trying to get an arm triangle but Dredd is defending well.
Dredd tries to improve position but can't.
Dredd struggling a bit here.
Dredd looks to move to half guard but instead Pervitin has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dredd tries to improve his position but Pervitin has taken his back! Pervitin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dredd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pervitin pushes Dredd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Pervitin!
Mr Pervitin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Rios throws a right hand that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Dredd throws the left hand but Rios avoids the punch easily.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios connects with a looping right hand.
Rios misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Rios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Rios throws a lazy uppercut
and Dredd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rios thinking.
Rios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dredd.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dredd throws a wild body kick that Rios sees coming a mile off.
Rios throws out a loose jab but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dredd.#T1#
Dredd slips under a jab.
Dredd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Rios's shoulder, as Rios tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Rios misses its intended target.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rios on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dredd misses with a jab to the body
and Rios counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Rios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dredd.
Rios misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Dredd.
Rios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dredd in his tracks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rios. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Dredd misses.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rios. That's going to slow Dredd down.
Dredd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#That has opened up Diego Rios's cut even more.
Dredd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rios throws a hook but Dredd blocks it.
Rios scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dredd doesn't seem bothered though.
Rios looks to land a combination but Dredd avoids it well.
Dredd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Dredd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rios.
Rios misses with a two punch combination.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd misses with a low kick as Rios jumps back.
Dredd looks for the body kick but Rios saw that one coming.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Dredd saw that one coming.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rios changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rios's sensitive parts.
A big left from Dredd misses.
Rios only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rios is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dredd throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Rios moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios misses with the combination.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dredd.
Rios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rios lands a right hook to the body.
Rios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dredd under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Rios. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dredd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rios misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Rios.
Nice shot lands for Rios.
Rios throws a series of punches but Dredd avoids them all with ease.
Dredd is looking to land body kicks.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dredd tried to counter with a leg kick but Rios avoided it.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Diego Rios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Dredd blocks the low kick.
Rios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dredd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredd lands a leg kick that knocks Rios off balance momentarily.
Rios thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Dredd misses.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Rios's head but Rios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Rios was not able to check.
Rios throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dredd misses its target.
Dredd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rios on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Dredd misses.
Rios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dredd counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dredd.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dredd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dredd thumps Rios with a low kick.
Rios throws a solid leg kick but Dredd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rios.
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd tried to counter with a leg kick but Rios avoided it.
Rios cracks a nice hook into Dredd's ribs.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Dredd.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Dredd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rios on the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Diego Rios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dredd misses with a body shot.
Dredd defending well as Rios loads up on a big left hand.
Dredd tried to counter with a leg kick but Rios avoided it.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Rios throws a series of punches but Dredd avoids them all with ease.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rios moves out of range of the strikes.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
Rios misses with the combination.
Dredd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rios.
Rios doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rios moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Rios. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dredd. That one must have hurt.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#Diego Rios's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Dredd!

Event: ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Dredd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.#T1#
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie misses with a hook. Dredd ducked under it nicely.
Gracie lands a jab to Dredd's midsection.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
A little jabbing left from Dredd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brock Dredd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dredd throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Dredd scores with a shot to the body.
Dredd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Dredd's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dredd cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Dredd misses with a hook
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dredd as he jumps to the side.
Dredd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dredd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie takes a swing at Dredd's ribcage but misses.
Dredd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dredd quickly recovers to half guard.
Dredd keeping control of the position.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd moves into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Dredd.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Dredd wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie postures up in Dredd's guard and throws a big left but Dredd blocks it.
Gracie postures up in Dredd's guard and throws a big left but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd controlling the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie postures up in Dredd's guard and throws a big left but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Dredd 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.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie 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.
Dredd is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dredd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Dredd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dredd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Dredd walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Dredd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dredd can do to turn this around?
Gracie lands with a hook. Dredd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Dredd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Dredd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dredd continues to drive forward.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dredd to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gracie tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
Gracie 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!
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Dredd tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Dredd's head.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Dredd.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie avoids the body shot from Dredd. #T3#
Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Dredd's belly button to the back.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Dredd throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Dredd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie cracks Dredd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.#T4#
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Despite the aggression on Dredd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dredd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Dredd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dredd's waist but Dredd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
And Dredd responds with a good body kick, but Gracie manages to step out the way in time.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a right hand that Dredd ducks under and follows up with a left that Dredd also avoids with ease.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Dredd throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Dredd only half commits.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dredd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dredd misses with the combination.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dredd 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.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Gracie lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Dredd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Dredd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dredd's head.#T3#
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dredd.
Dredd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Dredd gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd misses with some punches.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Dredd slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Gracie.#T4#
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Kron Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd lands a slapping body shot.
Dredd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dredd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dredd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dredd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dredd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Dredd wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie takes a swing at Dredd's ribcage but misses.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

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 Kron Gracie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 116
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Nitro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Nitro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dredd stuns Nitro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nitro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nitro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nitro looks to land a body kick but Dredd moved away.
Dredd is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dredd slips under a jab from Nitro.
Nitro lands a right hook to the body.
Nitro with a hook.
Dredd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A low kick from Nitro is predictable there
and Dredd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dredd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dredd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nitro throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
Nitro connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nitro scores with a one two! Dredd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nitro misses with a wild body shot.
Nitro misses with a body shot.
Dredd moves forwards but Nitro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nitro misses with a straight right.
A big left from Nitro misses.
Nice defenses there by Nitro.
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nitro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dredd.
A jab from Dredd finds it's way through Nitro's defenses.
Dredd walks into a stiff left hand from Nitro.
Nitro throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dredd misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dredd staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dredd misses the target.
Nitro throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dredd misses the target.
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nitro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd lands a nice shot that snaps Nitro's head back.
Dredd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nitro on the side of the head.
Nitro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Nitro.
Nitro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Nitro misses the target.
And Dredd counters with a quick kick to the body but Nitro blocks it.
Dredd scores with a body shot. #T3#
Nitro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nitro avoids it.
Dredd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nitro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nitro.
A telegraphed right hand from Nitro misses the target.
Nitro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dredd momentarily.
Nitro connects with a body shot that sends Dredd's belly button to the back.
Nitro connects with a looping right hand.
Nitro throws a wild body kick that Dredd sees coming a mile off.
Nitro throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dredd.
Dredd cracks Nitro with a good jab.
Nitro moves out of range as Dredd throws a body kick. #T4#
Nitro throws a lazy uppercut
and Dredd 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.
Dredd lands with a right and another and another! Nitro is in big trouble! Dredd lands again and this time it's lights out for Nitro! A quality knockout there for Dredd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 130
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sampaio is defended easily by Dredd.#TD2#
Sampaio gets caught flat footed, as Dredd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dredd drops back looking for a leg! Sampaio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sampaio manages to kick Dredd off! Dredd jumps back into Sampaio's guard.
Dredd passes Sampaio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dredd uses his free foot to push down on Sampaio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sampaio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd moves to the back. #SUB2#
Sampaio won't enjoy being in this position. Dredd looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sampaio is tapping - it's over boys! Dredd picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Dredd!

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

185 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

190 cm
18 yrs
231 lbs

Testyfives

Kerr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Test Testyfives! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kerr has Testyfives up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr tries to score a body lock takedown but Testyfives shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kerr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Testyfives pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kerr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Testyfives (0) vs (2) Kerr
Kerr passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Testyfives (0) vs (5) Kerr
Kerr 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 Testyfives's shoulder. That is not cool.
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testyfives seems a little lost for a moment, as Kerr dominates the positioning.
Testyfives tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr takes a little break here. Testyfives wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kerr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Testyfives wants to control but Kerr postures up.
Testyfives is letting Kerr control him for a moment.
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.#T2#
More stalling from Kerr.#T3##T4#
Kerr with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T5#
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
Testyfives struggling a bit here.
Testyfives is being controlled here.
It looks like Kerr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Let's hope that Kerr 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.
Testyfives tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr happy to just control the position for now.
Testyfives is trying to control Kerr's posture but Kerr avoids it. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr takes a little break here. Testyfives wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Kerr is continuing to stall.
Testyfives is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Kerr just content to control the position. #T10##T11#
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
Kerr 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 Testyfives's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kerr.#T13#
The adventures of Kerr the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kerr wins on points by 5 to 0.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2021

#R1#
Zabcdef throws a sloppy head kick and Testyfives moves out of range easily.
Zabcdef misses with a leg kick
and Testyfives counters with a low kick, right behind Zabcdef 's knee.
Zabcdef shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Testyfives as he avoids it easily.
Zabcdef has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Testyfives was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Testyfives blocks a head kick by Zabcdef. #TD2#
Zabcdef feints and as Testyfives raises his hands in defense, Zabcdef changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zabcdef drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Testyfives manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zabcdef has Testyfives in his guard.#REVR#
Zabcdef is pulling down on Testyfives's head. It's preventing any offense from Testyfives, at least for the moment.#T1#
Testyfives's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Testyfives stands and steps away. Zabcdef gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Zabcdef bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zabcdef is chipping away with strikes. #ES#
Testyfives throws Zabcdef to one side and escapes!
Zabcdef tries for a takedown but Testyfives circles away easily#KD#
and Testyfives counters with a head kick that drops Zabcdef to the mat! Zabcdef scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Test Testyfives has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Zabcdef.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zabcdef throws a sloppy head kick and Testyfives moves out of range easily.
Testyfives throws a quick counter head kick but Zabcdef was just out of range.
A low kick from Zabcdef is predictable there
and Testyfives finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zabcdef closes this distance looking for a takedown but Testyfives circles away.
Zabcdef with a lazy takedown attempt
and Testyfives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Test Zabcdef has been cut.
Zabcdef looks winded!
Testyfives slaps away a takedown attempt from Zabcdef, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Testyfives feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zabcdef misses with a double jab
and Testyfives counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Zabcdef tries to clinch but Testyfives moves away
and Testyfives counters with a low kick, right behind Zabcdef 's knee. #TD2#
Zabcdef closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Testyfives's guard.
Testyfives wants to stand and escape but Zabcdef is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zabcdef trying to control but Testyfives is working from the bottom.
Zabcdef's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zabcdef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Testyfives swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zabcdef won't allow Testyfives to sweep him here. #T4##ES#
Testyfives uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zabcdef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Testyfives manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zabcdef shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Testyfives but Testyfives pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zabcdef just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTestyfives.#CL2#
Zabcdef clinches up with Testyfives and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Testyfives breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zabcdef tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Testyfives defends well and Zabcdef ends up having to push Testyfives into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zabcdef tries to clinch up but Testyfives circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test Testyfives dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Zabcdef'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#
Zabcdef shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Testyfives pinned against the cage. Testyfives gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Testyfives lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zabcdef closes this distance looking for a takedown but Testyfives circles away.
It looked like Testyfives wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Testyfives is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zabcdef can do to turn this around?
Zabcdef with a lazy takedown attempt
and as Zabcdef loses concentration momentarily, Testyfives counters with a picture perfect head kick! Zabcdef goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Test Testyfives!

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