Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Lamez in a clinch. #TD#
Santana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lamez regains guard.
Lamez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Santana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamez controlling Santana's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Lamez has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Lamez has Santana pulled in close to control his posture.
Lamez has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses.
Santana works over Lamez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lamez is continuing to stall.#T2#
The adventures of Lamez the control monster continue. Boring.
Santana cracks Lamez with a solid left hand.
Lamez pulls Santana in to control the position.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Santana scoring with some ground and pound.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lamez has his hands on Santana's head, controlling the position.
Lamez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lamez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lamez won't allow Santana to sweep him here. #SUB#
Santana has an active guard here but Lamez has managed to pass into half guard.
Lamez controlling the action here.
Santana 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.#T4#
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
Santana is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana controlling the position for now.
Lamez controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erica Santana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Santana takes one to the side of the head.
Santana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lamez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez has his hands clasped together around Santana's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez is doing well to control the position and prevent Santana from advancing to side control.
Santana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lamez trying to control but Santana postures up.
Santana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez controlling the position well.
Santana is nestled in close to Lamez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamez trying to control but Santana postures up.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Santana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamez defending well though.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Erica Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Santana lands a nice short elbow.
Lamez is looking to improve his position.
Lamez is controlling Santana's trapped leg to prevent Santana from advancing to side control.#T2#
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lamez is controlling Santana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Santana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lamez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Santana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamez controlling the position well.
Santana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamez's head.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lamez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santana. #T3#
Lamez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamez trying to control the position here.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santana works over Lamez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamez is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez seems keen to control Santana's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santana working some strikes from top position.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamez managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erica Santana dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santana defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Santana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamez circles away.
Santana moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santana.
Santana defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Santana tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamez misses with a looping left.#CL#
Santana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santana tries for a takedown but Lamez manages to get underhooks.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez is pressed up against the cage. Santana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lamez down to the mat. Lamez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erica Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lamez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lamez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it. #T1#
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Lamez has Santana pulled in close to control his posture.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santana lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Lamez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez is controlling Santana's posture.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses.
Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Lamez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lamez has control of Santana's left arm, preventing Santana from doing any damage.
Santana postures up and lands a big shot to Lamez's brow.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head. It's preventing any offense from Santana, at least for the moment.
Santana is in close to Lamez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lamez 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Lamez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it. #SUB2#
Lamez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Santana throwing strikes but missing.
Lamez has his hands on Santana's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lamez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Santana is looking to defend but Lamez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Santana! Lamez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Santana taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scottie Lamez!
Scottie Lamez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Katajamaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Katajamaki controls the action.
Lamez is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Katajamaki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lamez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lamez trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Lamez dodges it nicely.
Katajamaki is thwarting Lamez's attempts to control the position.
Lamez is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard.
Lamez is concentrating on defense, preventing Katajamaki from advancing position.
Lamez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lamez seems keen to control Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamez trying to control the position.
Katajamaki postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Katajamaki stands up over Lamez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamez has control of Katajamaki's left arm, preventing Katajamaki from doing any damage.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound.
Lamez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Lamez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki being controlled here momentarily.
Katajamaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamez is keeping the position for now.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki works over Lamez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamez is controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Lamez working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Lamez is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki looking to pass the guard.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamez controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
Katajamaki being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki is working Lamez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lamez is pulling down on Katajamaki's head to control his posture.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamez trying to control the position.
Katajamaki stands up over Lamez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Katajamaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Lamez is looking for a sweep.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki misses with the ground and pound.
Lamez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Katajamaki working away.
Lamez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Katajamaki connects with a decent elbow.
Lamez is trying to control Katajamaki's posture but Katajamaki avoids it.
The strikes coming from Katajamaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Katajamaki is staying active.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lamez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Katajamaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.
Katajamaki trying to control the action but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#Lamez is rocked!
Katajamaki working away.
Lamez is still in real trouble! Can Katajamaki finish him?
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lamez seems to have recovered his senses.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lamez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Katajamaki.
Katajamaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lamez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Katajamaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Lamez's head but Lamez avoids it well.
Katajamaki is putting a hurting on Lamez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lamez wants to control but Katajamaki postures up.#T2#
The ground and pound from Katajamaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Katajamaki lands an elbow.
Lamez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Katajamaki working away.
Lamez taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Katajamaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Katajamaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lamez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Katajamaki.
Lamez struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lamez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lamez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lamez controlling the pace.
Katajamaki has a hand on Lamez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lamez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Katajamaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Katajamaki tries to control Lamez's body but Lamez pushes him off. Katajamaki squirms to his side and now Lamez has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Katajamaki rolls, trying to escape but Lamez keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Katajamaki slips the punch.
Katajamaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki shoots in but Lamez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Lamez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Katajamaki attempts a counter takedown but Lamez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Katajamaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lamez pulls Katajamaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Katajamaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lamez looking to control. #T1#
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez trying to control the position here.
Katajamaki postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez has his hands on Katajamaki's head, controlling the position.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamez keeping full guard, as Katajamaki tries to pass.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Katajamaki distracts Lamez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Katajamaki is in close to Lamez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamez seems keen to control Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katajamaki postures up. #T3#
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
Katajamaki with a nice head shot there.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamez controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Katajamaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Lamez's legs - danger averted.
Katajamaki content to stall in guard here.
Lamez controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself. #SUB2#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
Katajamaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamez, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katajamaki, 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 Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
A relieved looking Ari Katajamaki 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: DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Amadaus slips the punch.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lamez staying out of range there.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook but Amadaus blocks it.
Amadaus staying out of range there.
Amadaus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamez as he connects with a hook.
Lamez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amadaus throws out the jab.
Amadaus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amadaus.
Amadaus misses the shot to the body.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Amadaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Amadaus moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Amadaus looks to land a body kick but Lamez moved away.
Amadaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Amadaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amadaus.
Amadaus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lamez's hands.
Amadaus moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Nice defenses there by Amadaus.
Lamez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Amadaus moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amadaus.
Lamez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amadaus throws a hook but Lamez avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Amadaus.
Amadaus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amadaus throws a leg kick but Lamez checks it.
Lamez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amadaus is looking to chop away at Lamez's legs.
Amadaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amadaus feints and then cracks Lamez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lamez down.
Lamez avoids a kick to the body.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amadaus! But no joy.
Amadaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amadaus defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Amadaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amadaus throws out a counter right but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
Lamez lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamez lands with a straight right. Amadaus didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Amadaus.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Amadaus slips under a jab.#T2#
Amadaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamez moves away.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Amadaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamez is just out of range.
Lamez lands a head shot.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amadaus.
Amadaus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amadaus throws a solid leg kick but Lamez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amadaus.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amadaus counters with a body kick.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Amadaus.
Lamez scores with a sloppy right hand. Amadaus should have avoided that one.
Amadaus throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lamez checks the leg kick.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amadaus.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Amadaus ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez throws a jab when Amadaus was well out of range.
Lamez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick from Amadaus lands but Lamez takes it in his stride.
Lamez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amadaus.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Amadaus moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Amadaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Lamez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amadaus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamez misses with a looping right.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Amadaus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amadaus.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Amadaus slips a jab from Lamez.
Amadaus throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez throws a hook but Amadaus avoids it easily.
Amadaus counters with a body kick.
Amadaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Amadaus scores with a head kick. Lamez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Amadaus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lamez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amadaus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amadaus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amadaus lands a head kick. Lamez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lamez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Amadaus moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Amadaus.
Amadaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.#T4#
Lamez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Amadaus misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Amadaus.
Amadaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amadaus throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Amadaus is looking to land body kicks.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Amadaus thinks about the counter body kick.
Amadaus throws a looping overhand right but Lamez ducks down to avoid it.
Amadaus blocks a jab.
Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Amadaus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Amadaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Amadaus's head but Amadaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Lamez throws the left hand but Amadaus avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amadaus throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Amadaus.
Lamez misses with a hook. Amadaus ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Amadaus.
Amadaus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nevez Amadaus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Amadaus slips under a jab from Lamez.
Amadaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamez.
Amadaus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amadaus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amadaus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lamez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamez throws a hook but Amadaus avoids it easily.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Amadaus misses with a head kick.
Lamez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lamez lands a jab.
Amadaus needs to keep his hands up - Lamez had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadaus moves out of range of the strikes.
Amadaus misses with a body kick.
Lamez misses with a hook. Amadaus ducked under it nicely.
Amadaus misses with a head kick.
Amadaus defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Amadaus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lamez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lamez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Amadaus throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Lamez.
Lamez blocks a jab.
It looked like Lamez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amadaus throws a leg kick but Lamez checks it.
Lamez walks into a left hand.
Lamez scores with a jab.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Lamez lands with an uppercut that bounces Amadaus off the cage and back into range.
Lamez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Amadaus misses.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Amadaus thumps Lamez with a low kick.
Amadaus staying out of range there.
Amadaus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamez is out of range.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Lamez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Amadaus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Lamez misses the jab.
Amadaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Amadaus throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Amadaus saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Amadaus.
Lamez throwing a counter right hand but Amadaus manages to avoid it.#T2#
Lamez throws a hook but Amadaus blocks it.
Amadaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Amadaus slips a straight right by Lamez.
Amadaus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Amadaus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Amadaus saw that one coming.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus scores with a decent looking hook.
Lamez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amadaus.
Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Amadaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amadaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamez was well out of range. Poor timing from Amadaus.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a straight right.
Amadaus misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Amadaus.
Amadaus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amadaus.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Amadaus is out of range.
Amadaus tries to land a front kick but Lamez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Amadaus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Amadaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amadaus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amadaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Lamez lands a lovely overhand right.
Amadaus throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez throws a hook but Amadaus blocks it.
Amadaus throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amadaus.
Amadaus defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Amadaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amadaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook but Amadaus blocks it.
Amadaus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lamez dips to his left and cracks Amadaus with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Amadaus.
Amadaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amadaus moves out of range as Lamez strikes.#T4#
Lamez blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amadaus throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amadaus.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Amadaus moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez moves out of range of the body kick from Amadaus.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Amadaus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amadaus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amadaus misses with a head kick.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Amadaus's head but Amadaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lamez finds it's way through Amadaus's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amadaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Amadaus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amadaus throws a jab when Lamez was well out of range.
Amadaus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amadaus throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lamez finds it's way through Amadaus's defenses.
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 Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez throws the left hand but Amadaus avoids the punch easily.
Amadaus tries a quick counter leg kick but Lamez is wise to it.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amadaus.
Amadaus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amadaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amadaus.
Amadaus defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Lamez slips a straight right by Amadaus.
Amadaus moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Amadaus throws a leg kick which misses Lamez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamez tries to avoid it.
Amadaus misses with a body kick.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Amadaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus lands an overhand right.
Amadaus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lamez checks the leg kick.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Amadaus ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Amadaus moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Amadaus misses.
Amadaus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Amadaus.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Amadaus misses with a low kick.
Lamez blocks the body kick.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amadaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amadaus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamez throws a hook but Amadaus avoids it easily.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez with a nice cross.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Amadaus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amadaus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Amadaus slams his shin into Lamez's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amadaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amadaus lands with a slapping head kick.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Amadaus.
Lamez misses with a hook. Amadaus ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Lamez. That snapped Amadaus's head back.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amadaus throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily. #T2#
Lamez lands a jab to the nose.
Lamez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamez throws a jab when Amadaus was well out of range.
Amadaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez throwing a counter right hand but Amadaus manages to avoid it.
Lamez 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.
Amadaus misses with a head kick.
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
Lamez walks into a stiff left hand from Amadaus.
Amadaus connects with a crisp jab.
Amadaus moves out of range of the strikes.
Amadaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Amadaus.
Lamez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amadaus misses the jab.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Amadaus is looking to slow Lamez down with leg kicks.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.#T3#
Lamez blocks the body kick.
Amadaus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lamez throws the left hand but Amadaus avoids the punch easily.
Amadaus misses with a low kick.
Amadaus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Amadaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Amadaus slips a straight right by Lamez.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amadaus.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Amadaus defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Amadaus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amadaus moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Amadaus throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Amadaus is out of range.
Amadaus throws the kick towards the body but Lamez avoids it.
Lamez throws a jab when Amadaus was well out of range.
Amadaus wants to slow Lamez down by chopping away at his legs.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Amadaus moves away from the strike by Lamez. #T4#
Amadaus throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez moves away from the strike by Amadaus.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Lamez throws the left hand but Amadaus avoids the punch easily.
Amadaus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadaus throws a body kick that misses.
Lamez throws the left hand but Amadaus avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Lamez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amadaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
A jab from Lamez does it's job there.
Lamez slips a jab from Amadaus.
Amadaus moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez moves away from the strike by Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amadaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Amadaus saw that one coming.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Amadaus moved out of range.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Amadaus moved out of range.

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 Scottie Lamez.
Well Lamez 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 118 Christmas Eve II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Diokno misses with a kick to the body.
Diokno wants to clinch up but Lamez keeps it at a distance.
Lamez jabs Diokno right on the nose. Diokno blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Diokno misses.
Lamez sizes up Diokno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lamez lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Diokno darts in and clinches Lamez up against the cage.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lamez.
Diokno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diokno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez blocks the elbow strike.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Diokno landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Lamez is blocking nicely.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamez avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno lands a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Lamez blocks a body shot from Diokno. #BC2#
Diokno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diokno staying out of range there.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Diokno rushes Lamez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Diokno misses with an elbow over the top.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamez blocks it with crossed arms.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamezs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Diokno lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Diokno clinches.
Diokno throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamez.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Diokno as the two fighters clinch.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.#T3#
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
Diokno lands a left hand.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno connects with a knee to the head.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action. #BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Diokno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diokno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diokno doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamez circles away. #CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Lamez.
Diokno looks winded!
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez blocks the elbow strike.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diokno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diokno connects with an inside leg kick.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Diokno's shoulder, as Diokno tries to avoid the shot.
Diokno is looking to clinch but Lamez is avoiding it.
Diokno tries to clinch up but Lamez circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lamez.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diokno counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Lamez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez. #CL2#
Diokno has closed the distance and engaged Lamez in a clinch.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Diokno tries to clinch there but Lamez circles away. #T1#
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Diokno slips the punch.
Lamez backing away here, and Diokno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Diokno.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamez lunges at Diokno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diokno's hand.
Diokno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diokno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.#CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it. #T2#
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamez avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamez.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamez blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diokno scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamez.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Lamez is blocking nicely.
Lamez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diokno.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez cracks Diokno with a nice body shot.
Diokno is breathing heavily.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamez avoids it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno digs a right hand underneath Lamez's ribcage. Lamez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diokno.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
A hook to the body from Lamez.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lamez.
Lamez scores with a hook to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diokno.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamez controls his hands.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diokno lands a knee to the body.
Diokno digs a right hand into Lamez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamez's gas tank.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Diokno counters with a good low kick that Lamez was not able to check.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diokno walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Diokno drives through and clinches with Lamez against the cage.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez prevents a body shot from Diokno.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamezs head.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno works on Lamez's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lamez.
Diokno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno tries to work over Lamez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno lands a good knee to the midsection. Lamez won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Diokno.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamez lands a body shot.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez scores with a hook to the body.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez avoids a wild elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Diokno.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Diokno.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.#T4#
Lamez misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lamez.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diokno with the inside leg kick.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez scores with a jab. Diokno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 112: Gora v Karjalainen
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Lamez lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington moves away from the strike by Lamez. #TD2#
Washington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Lamez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lamez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Washington trying to control the action but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez is positioning himself well to prevent Washington advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Washington has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Lamez controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lamez tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Lamez is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Washington wants to control but Lamez is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Washington tries to counter with a clinch but Lamez shakes him off and moves away.
Lamez lands with an overhand left.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington slips a straight right by Lamez.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lamez.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Washington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamez is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Lamez circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Washington.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Lamez saw that one coming.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Lamez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Lamez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
An attempted straight right counter from Lamez misses the target.
Lamez tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
It looked like Lamez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Washington throws out a counter right but Lamez avoids it with no problem.#T4##TD2#
Washington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lamez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washington is in Lamez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamez is controlling Washington's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Washington gets to his feet - Lamez follows without any prompting.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamez tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Lamez misses the jab.
Washington takes one on the button.
Washington slips a jab from Lamez.
Washington moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez misses the jab.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamez sprawls well. He's pushed Washington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michael Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Lamez misses.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Washington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington slips a jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Lamez.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Washington.#T1#
Lamez cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamez sprawls well. Lamez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, jab by Lamez - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington walks into a left hand.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.#TD2#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into Lamez's guard.
Lamez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lamez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Washington shoots in and bounces Lamez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Michael Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Lamez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Lamez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamez manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Lamez's guard.
Lamez trying to control the position here.
Lamez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lamez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Lamez.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamez is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Lamez circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Washington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lamez is doing well to control the position and prevent Washington from advancing to side control.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Lamez is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is holding on to half guard well.
Lamez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Washington won't allow Lamez to sweep him here.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Washington being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Lamez is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Lamez trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez with a hook.
Lamez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Washington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lamez quickly recovers to half guard.
Lamez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lamez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Washington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Washington wants to control from the top but Lamez keeps moving.
Lamez has Washington pulled in close to control his posture.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington content to stall in guard here.
Lamez has Washington pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Washington.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Michael Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Santana moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lamez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santana tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Santana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Santana blocks it.#TD#
Santana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Lamez is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it.
Santana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lamez regains half guard.
Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamez keeping hold of Santana's head, controlling as best he can.
Lamez tries to roll over but Santana keeps him under control.#T1#
Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lamez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamez.
Santana preventing the sweep.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamez has Santana pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing that Santana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
Lamez has his hands on Santana's head, controlling the position.
Lamez is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Santana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana connects with a couple of short punches.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lamez.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Santana landing some decent shots from guard.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamez, not yet.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamez has control of Santana's left arm, preventing Santana from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erica Santana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lamez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santana throws a nice looking combination but Lamez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez throws a hook but Santana avoids it easily.
Lamez throws a jab when Santana was well out of range.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Santana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Santana landing strikes.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lamez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Santana lands some shots froms side control.
Santana in the domination position with Lamez hanging on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it. #T1#
Santana cracks Lamez with a big right hand but Lamez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erica Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Santana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santana tries to score with some ground and pound. Lamez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Santana creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santana working away.
Santana 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.
Santana cracks Lamez with a big elbow.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lamez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lamez is trying to get back to half guard.
Santana working the ground and pound.
Santana working away.
Santana creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lamez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Lamez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Santana working away.
Lamez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T3#
Lamez dodges the ground and pound from Santana.
Lamez parries the strikes from Santana easily there. Santana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lamez to escape.
Santana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lamez down.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Lamez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lamez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santana in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lamez is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it.
Lamez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lamez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Santana.
Santana throws a strike aimed at the side of Lamez's head but Lamez avoids it well.#SUB#
Santana tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez keeps Santana under control for a moment.#T4#
Lamez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Lamez keeps Santana under control for a moment.#SUB#
Santana tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Lamez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lamez down.
Lamez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Santana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erica Santana dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab. #CL#
Santana clinches up against the cage.
Lamez prevents the takedown attempt.
Santana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Santana wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erica Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lamez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez is working Santana over against the cage.
Santana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
Lamez gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana blocks a body shot from Lamez.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Lamez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santana.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana looking for a takedown. #T1#
Lamez is leaning against Santana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lamez tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lamez lands a body shot.
Lamez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santana.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
Lamez tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Santana prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana goes for a takedown attempt but Lamez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Santana.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Lamez misses.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Lamez staying out of range there.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Santana blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamez, which made it look bad.
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Lamez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Santana.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Lamez misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Santana misses its target.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamez misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
Lamez throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
Santana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Santana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Santana slips a straight right by Lamez.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.#TD#
Santana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Santana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
What's Lamez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Santana throws an elbow but Lamez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lamez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Santana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
What's Lamez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santana working the ground and pound but Lamez is defending the strikes.
Lamez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santana.
Lamez holds on to Santana's head and controls the position momentarily.
Santana tries to score with some ground and pound. Lamez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Santana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lamez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Santana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santana cracks Lamez with a big right hand but Lamez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erica Santana!
Erica Santana took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Erica Starts twerking around the ring'.

Event: DC 88:Dunbar v Belly
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
Barella shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lamez's guard.
Lamez pulls Barella in to control the position.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Barella drops back looking for a leg! Lamez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamez manages to kick Barella off! Barella jumps back into Lamez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Lamez can't keep his opponent in guard - Barella advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Barella wants to get back to his feet but Lamez is holding on tight.
Lamez tries to hold on but Barella pushes him away.
Barella wants to stand but Lamez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lamez wants to hold on but Barella pushes him away.
Barella lands a big shot there that rocks Lamez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Barella is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lamez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Barella is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lamez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barella misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Barella working for a submission but Lamez is keeping him at bay.
Lamez wants to hold on but Barella pushes him away.#T2#
Barella throwing strikes here but Lamez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lamez wants to hold on but Barella pushes him away.
Barella 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.
Lamez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Barella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barella wants to control the position but Lamez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lamez prevents Barella from standing back up.
Lamez not doing much here.
Barella wants to control but Lamez is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lamez in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lamez is thwarting Barella's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.
Barella trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Barella throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lamez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barella is in Lamez's guard.
Barella stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lamez pulls Barella in close to prevent any damage.
Lamez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barella is one step ahead there.
Lamez seems keen to control Barella's posture.
Barella stands and throws Lamez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barella is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lamez is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamez isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Lamez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamez wants to control but Barella postures up.
Barella tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lamez is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it. #SUB#
Barella is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Barella is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barella wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barella wants to control but Lamez is keeping him busy.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Barella is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Barella wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamez, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well. #SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Lamez is right now. #T3#
Lamez is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it.
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Lamez keeping his opponent close.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Barella tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Barella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barella is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamez is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barella working away.
Lamez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lamez is holding Barella down, trying to stall.
Barella creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Barella working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Barella working away.
Lamez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez scores with a decent looking hook.
Barella shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy left from Lamez finds it's target.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barella takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barella with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamez swivels and escapes.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barella tries a head kick but it misses.
Barella wants to clinch.
Barella looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Lamez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lamez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barella shoots in for a double leg but Lamez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barella takes one to the chin there.
Barella tries to clinch but Lamez is having none of it.
Barella walks into a straight right hand from Lamez.
Lamez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lamez connects with a jab.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez throws a good cross that connects.
Barella takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Barella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamez avoids it really well and circles away.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barella gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barella somewhat.
Lamez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Barella avoids it with no problem.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barella.
Barella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Barella lands a jab to Lamez's midsection.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barella tries to clinch but Lamez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barella in his tracks.
Barella tries to land a front kick but Lamez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barella gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Lamez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barella lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lamez at a distance.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Barella shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lamez is controlling Barella's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamez is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lamez manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Lamez managing to control the position.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lamez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barella is aware though and is defending well.
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonny Barella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barella being controlled here momentarily.
Barella forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
An out of breath Sonny Barella thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 77 Mfer vs Maeda
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santana.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana misses with a few strikes there.
Lamez moves forwards but Santana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana slips a jab from Lamez.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Santana moves away and avoids it.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Santana.
Santana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Santana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamez throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Santana shoots in and bounces Lamez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamez seems keen to control Santana's posture.
Santana 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.
Lamez is continuing to stall.
Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana scoring with some ground and pound.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamez has his hands on Santana's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Santana distracts Lamez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Santana is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Santana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamez managing to control the position. #T3#
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez is controlling Santana's posture.
The adventures of Lamez the control monster continue. Boring.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez trying to control the position here.
Lamez wants to sweep here but Santana controlling him for the moment.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lamez seems keen to control Santana's posture.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head. It's preventing any offense from Santana, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erica Santana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lamez misses the jab.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Santana is looking to clinch but Lamez is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santana.
Erica Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Santana moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Santana throws out a leg kick but Lamez moves out of range and Santana only half commits.
Santana dives in and grabs Lamez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamez pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
Santana feints a jab promting Lamez to slip. Santana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lamez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scottie Lamez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez scores with a punch to the head.
Santana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lamez avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Santana scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Lamez as Santana shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erica Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santana.
Lamez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana 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.
Santana throws a series of punches but Lamez avoids them all with ease.
Santana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santana moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Lamez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santana on the side of 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!
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
A big left from Lamez misses.
As Lamez looks to move away, Santana throws a big counter combo but Lamez just gets out of the way.
Lamez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santana moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez clobbers Santana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##TD#
Santana looking to score a takedown here. Lamez is defending well but Santana drives through and ends up in Lamez's guard.
Lamez pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.
Lamez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head. It's preventing any offense from Santana, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Lamez managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Lamez pulls Santana in close to his closed guard and prevents Santana from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santana with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lamez.
Santana cracks Lamez with a solid left hand.
Santana distracts Lamez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lamez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erica Santana dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.#TD#
Santana feints and as Lamez raises his hands in defense, Santana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana works over Lamez with some ground and pound from guard.
Santana is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Lamez is controlling Santana's posture.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Erica Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lamez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lamez wants to sweep here but Santana controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lamez pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santana cracks Lamez with a solid left hand.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez controlling the position.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana cracks Lamez with a solid left hand.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santana scoring with some ground and pound.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Lamez has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lamez has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Lamez trying to control the position here.
Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamez pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.
Lamez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lamez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head. It's preventing any offense from Santana, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Lamez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Lamez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lamez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana lands a couple of elbows.
Santana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lamez's head.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it. #SUB2#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santana is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lamez working for a triangle but Santana defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lamez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erica Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santana, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erica Santana!
Post fight, Erica Santana took to the microphone: 'Erica Starts twerking around the ring'.

Event: DC 69 Niaz vs Line
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Diokno.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diokno tries to clinch but Lamez is having none of it.
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamez throws the left hand but Diokno avoids the punch easily.
Diokno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamez scores with a jab. Diokno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Lamez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diokno throws a big counter head kick but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Diokno lands but Lamez takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Lamez backs off Diokno throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diokno throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lamez.#T1#
Diokno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diokno throws a nice head kick!
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno throws a head kick that half lands.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a hook. Diokno ducked under it nicely.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diokno throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno blocks a jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Diokno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez lands a really nice looking cross but Diokno seems unphased.
A combination from Diokno does no damage. #T2#
Diokno thuds a left hand into Lamez's body.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Diokno scores with a head kick. Lamez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diokno tries to clinch up.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Diokno ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Diokno's head but Diokno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Lamez sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamez avoids it this time.
Diokno moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez cracks Diokno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diokno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamez lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Jab by Lamez.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Diokno throws a fast counter high kick but Lamez manages to duck under it in time.
A jab from Lamez misses.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Diokno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diokno.#CL2#
Diokno takes the fight into the clinch.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez. #T4#
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lamez - that landed with a thud.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Diokno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Diokno throws a head kick that half lands.
Lamez misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Diokno misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diokno.
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 Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diokno slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Diokno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
Lamez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiokno.
Diokno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Diokno's shoulder, as Diokno tries to avoid the shot.
Diokno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Diokno throws a counter combo.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chel Diokno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Diokno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
A combination from Diokno does no damage.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Lamez misses. #T1#
Diokno throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Diokno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lamez lands with a right hand.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Diokno rushes Lamez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno pushes Lamez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diokno fails to land.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno is breathing heavily.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Diokno pushes Lamez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno gets through Lamez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
A knee to the head by Diokno.
Lamez avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage. #BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Diokno ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Diokno moved out of range.
Diokno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
Diokno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamez avoids it this time.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chel Diokno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Diokno staying out of range there.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lamez's head.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Diokno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
Diokno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamez lands with a hook. Diokno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Diokno shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Diokno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Diokno throws a head kick that Lamez semi-blocks.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diokno doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamez circles away.
Lamez throwing a counter right hand but Diokno manages to avoid it.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez.
A head kick misses from Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Diokno saw that one coming.
Diokno lands a head kick. Lamez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diokno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno avoids it easily.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Diokno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diokno slips under a jab.#CL2#
Diokno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diokno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diokno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamez controls his hands.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lamez dodges an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno can't break the clinch.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diokno.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chel Diokno!
After winning the bout, Chel Diokno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Sterling walks into a straight right hand from Lamez.
Sterling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook but Sterling blocks it.
Lamez misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
A counter left hand to the body from Sterling misses its target.
Lamez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sterling in his tracks.
Lamez misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamez lunges at Sterling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sterling's hand.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Sterling defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Sterling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lamez takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sterling just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Sterling misses.
Sterling moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Sterling shakes it off.
Lamez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Sterling scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Lamez - just one landing.
Sterling moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sterling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lamez's head backwards.
Lamez connects with a jab.
Sterling defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Sterling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lamez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sterling throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Sterling shakes it off.#TD#
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lamez is trying to control Sterling's posture but Sterling avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position. #T2#
Lamez wants to control but Sterling postures up.
Sterling trying to control the position but Lamez is working away. #SUB#
Sterling is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lamez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sterling gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lamez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sterling lets go of the hold and Lamez can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 53: Thorn vs Licht
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lamez cracks Thibodeaux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamez.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamez.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Lamez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Lamez finds it's target.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Lamez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Lamez misses. #T3#
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Lamez throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice strike.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Lamez was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux 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.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Lamez.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Lamez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Thibodeaux defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lamez misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Lamez throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Lamez.
Thibodeaux defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Lamez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamez momentarily.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamez moves away.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
A cross from Lamez lands.#T1#
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamez blocks a jab.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamez defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Scottie Lamez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Lamez.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Lamez.
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!
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Lamez.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lamezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamez thinking.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.#T3#
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamez throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamez thinking.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Lamez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamez throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Lamez right on the button with a cross.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamez.#T4#
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lamez misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamez.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Lamez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scottie Lamez 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!#R3#
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamez works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Lamez's shoulder, as Lamez tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamez moves away.
It seemed like Lamez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Lamez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand.
Lamez misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux cracks Lamez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A big right from Lamez misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamez.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Lamez throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamez misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Lamez's head back.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez misses the jab.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamez moves away.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamez misses with a straight left. #T4#
Lamez misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Killer takes one to the side of the head.
Killer moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Killer staying out of range there.
Lamez lands with a hook. Killer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Killer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lamez with a body shot.
Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamez jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Killer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Killer being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.#T1#
Killer being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lamez controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lamez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lamez continues to stall.
Lamez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lamez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
Lamez throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lamez.
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Killer tries to move into range but Lamez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Nice sprawl there from Lamez as Killer shoots in.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Lamez coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamez wants it to stay on the feet.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Killer.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Killer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lamez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killer on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Killer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamez is looking to counter punch.
Killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Killer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Killer there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lamez with a nice cross.
Lamez throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Lamez backs off Killer throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
Lamez dips to his left and cracks Killer with an uppercut!
Bob Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Killer moves away and avoids it.
Killer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Lamez gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lamez.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Killer.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Lamez scores with a nice head shot.
Lamez lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lamez jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamez defends it nicely.
Lamez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Lamez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer throws a counter combo.
Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamez sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lamez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Killer shakes it off.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Lamez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Killer slips a straight right by Lamez.
Killer staying out of range there.
Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Killer.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamez.
Lamez scores with a sloppy right hand. Killer should have avoided that one.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Lamez there.
Killer blocks a jab.
Killer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Killer slips under a jab.
Killer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamez defends it well.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamez scores with a hook.
Killer slips a jab from Lamez.
Lamez backing away here, and Killer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lamez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamez.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Killer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamez.
Good shot there by Lamez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamez scores with a hook.#T4#
Killer tries to move into range but Lamez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer throws a fast counter high kick but Lamez manages to duck under it in time.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamez circles away.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamez scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Killer shakes it off.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
Lamez clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lamez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Lamez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lamez lands an overhand right.
Lamez cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lamez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Killers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Lamez misses with a hook.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez lands with an overhand left.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamez pinned against the cage. Lamez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez connects with the punch.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamez defends it well.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamez lands with a right hand.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamez sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Killer.
Lamez lands with a hook. Killer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez 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.
Killer walks into a left hand.
Lamez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Killer moves forwards but Lamez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Lamez.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamez as he avoids it easily.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Lamez. That snapped Killer's head back.
Lamez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.#T3#
Lamez clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamez connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Lamez.
Lamez cracks Killer with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Lamez.
A lazy left from Lamez finds it's target.
Lamez connects with a single shot there.
Lamez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamez tests Killer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Lamez.#T4#
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lamez connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lamez, as that shot connected.
Lamez lands a jab to the nose.
Lamez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killer momentarily.
Lamez lands a jab.
Lamez clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamez lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer walks into a straight right hand from Lamez.
Jab from Lamez.
Nice shot lands for Lamez.
Bob Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamez with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Lamez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lamez, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: DC 38: Talvela vs Dye
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Ziegler connects with a body shot that sends Lamez's belly button to the back.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ziegler lands a head kick. Lamez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lamez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziegler on the side of the head.
Ziegler throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Ziegler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Ziegler counters with a nice right hand that sends Lamez toppling to the canvas! Lamez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ziegler finish him?!#ROC#Lamez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Ziegler slips the punch.
Lamez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Ziegler drops Lamez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ziegler follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
Our winner, Mike Ziegler, 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: DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Lamez throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lamez finds it's target.
Sterling 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.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Lamez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sterling takes one to the side of the head.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Sterling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamez throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Lamez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling.
A punch lands to the side of Sterling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Sterling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamez tries to sprawl out of it but Sterling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Sterling moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lamez as Sterling shoots in.
Sterling slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws the left hand but Sterling avoids the punch easily.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sterling.
Sterling slips a jab from Lamez.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Lamez.#T2#
Sterling moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Sterling slips under a jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Sterling closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Sterling avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Sterling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sterling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamez is aware though and is defending well.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Lamez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a triangle here but Lamez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamez keeps control of the position easily here as Sterling tries to buck him off.
Sterling rolls, trying to escape but Lamez keeps control of the position.
Lamez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lamez has the hooks in. Sterling is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lamez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sterling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sterling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Lamez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamez.
Lamez throws a good cross that connects.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Sterling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sterling is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Lamez defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Lamez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lamez trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lamez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sterling is working away from the top position though.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Sterling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sterling trying to mount his opponent but Lamez defends it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away.
Lamez wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sterling trying to control the action but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez has his hands clasped together around Sterling's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
Lamez is refusing to be controlled, as Sterling sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lamez is looking to control Sterling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamez avoid being mounted?
Lamez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamez cracks Sterling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez lands an overhand right.
Sterling blocks a jab.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamez's waist but Lamez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sterling.
Aljamain Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Lamez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Sterling working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sterling working away.
Sterling trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Lamez is looking for a sweep.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Lamez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sterling is staying active.#SUB#
Sterling is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lamez is trying to escape and Sterling transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lamez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sterling! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aljamain Sterling thanked BE Younick for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Lamez scores with the left hand. Short knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamez tests Short's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamez cracks Short with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Lamez.
Lamez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Short gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Short working away.
Lamez tries to buck Short off but Short is having none of it.
Lamez is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it. #SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well. #T1#
Short works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lamez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Short misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Short wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamez, who protects the arm well.
Lamez holds on to Short's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lamez is looking to reverse the position.
Lamez is holding Short down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Short trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Short working away.
Short throws an elbow but Lamez slips to the side and avoids it well.
I wouldn't like to be where Lamez is right now.
Lamez wants to control but Short postures up.
Short looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lamez is avoiding damage well.
Lamez is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it. #SUB2#
Short is working to tighten his grip on Lamez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lamez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Short is really squeezing tight and eventually Lamez passes out! Short breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
Sterling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range. #TD#
Sterling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lamez to the ground. Sterling is now in Lamez's guard.
Lamez pulls Sterling in to control the position.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Sterling is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Sterling is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Lamez is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Lamez the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sterling has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Sterling looking to score a takedown here. Lamez is defending well but Sterling drives through and ends up in Lamez's guard.
Sterling chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamez is pulling down on Sterling's head. It's preventing any offense from Sterling, at least for the moment.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's posture.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sterling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Sterling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lamez misses the jab.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Lamez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Lamez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Sterling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sterling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamez is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sterling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lamez is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Sterling is keen to just control but Lamez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lamez controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljamain Sterling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamez as he avoids it easily.
Aljamain Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling.
It looked like Sterling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamez throws a hook but Sterling avoids it easily.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez throws a hook but Sterling avoids it easily.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling slips under a jab from Lamez.#TD#
Sterling scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sterling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamez's head. #SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Sterling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's trapped leg to prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.#T1#
Sterling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lamez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lamez has control of Sterling's left arm, preventing Sterling from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling pushing down on Lamez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sterling winds up and cracks Lamez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamez wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lamez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but Lamez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sterling to get the leverage.
Lamez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sterling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sterling is trying to control. Lamez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamez is looking to improve his position.
Lamez is trying is best to control the position here.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez is doing well to control the position and prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.#T3#
Sterling trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away.
Lamez keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lamez manages to get to full guard.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
It looked like Sterling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Sterling moved out of range.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sterling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sterling throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sterling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range.
Lamez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sterling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sterling.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamez scores with the left hand. Sterling knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lamez quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lamez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sterling passes Lamez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lamez is concentrating on defense, preventing Sterling from advancing position. #T1#
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sterling passes to full mount!
Lamez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lamez prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Lamez working to try and regain half guard.
Lamez tries to hold on but Sterling pushes him away.
Lamez is squirming around, avoiding Sterling's attempts to control the action.
Sterling avoids the attempt from Lamez to control.
Lamez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamez tries to hold on but Sterling pushes him away.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lamez holds on to Sterling around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lamez is working to get back to half guard.
Sterling throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Sterling is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lamez is surviving well by controlling Sterling's body position as best he can.
Sterling wants to control the pace but Lamez is squirming around nicely.
Lamez is looking to improve his position but Sterling isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Sterling jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lamez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sterling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Sterling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lamez regains half guard.
Lamez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sterling wants to control but Lamez is keeping him busy.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamez gets back to full guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
Lamez pulls Sterling in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aljamain Sterling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!

Aljamain Sterling wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Aljamain Sterling made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BE Younick and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Lamez scores with a jab.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Ziegler ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZiegler.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegler.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez moves out of range as Ziegler strikes.
Ziegler walks into a jab.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamez scores with the left hand. Ziegler knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziegler throws a low kick but Lamez moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Ziegler swings for the body but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziegler takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziegler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Lamez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler avoids it easily.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziegler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ziegler moves away and avoids it.
Ziegler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ziegler with a nice calf kick.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamez lunges at Ziegler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ziegler's hand.
Ziegler tries to land a front kick but Lamez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ziegler takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Lamez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lamez catches Ziegler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler is looking to counter punch.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut. Lamez saw that one coming.
Ziegler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziegler.#T2#
Ziegler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziegler slips under a jab.
Ziegler slips under a jab from Lamez.
Nice shot by Lamez.
Ziegler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lamez catches Ziegler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lamez.
Lamez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziegler momentarily.
Lamez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lamez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ziegler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lamez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziegler's head.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Ziegler slips the punch.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice body shot.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lamez misses with a hook
and Ziegler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamez thinking.
Lamez misses the jab.#T3#
Lamez connects with the punch.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler blocks it.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziegler.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ziegler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziegler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lamez will feel that in the morning.
Lamez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ziegler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Ziegler misses with a straight left.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziegler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.#T4#
Lamez throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ziegler.
Ziegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziegler.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziegler momentarily.
Ziegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziegler.
Ziegler moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziegler throws out the jab.
Lamez cracks Ziegler with an open hand slap.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ziegler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziegler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ziegler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziegler lands with a nice body kick.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ziegler moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Ziegler slips a straight right by Lamez.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez 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#
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Ziegler moved out of range nicely.
Ziegler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziegler moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zieglers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziegler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lamez cracks Ziegler with an open hand slap.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziegler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziegler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lamez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziegler takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Lamez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a three punch combo that has Lamez backing up. Lamez nods at Ziegler to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Lamez is rocked!
Ziegler ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ziegler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziegler slips under a jab.
Ziegler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lamez 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.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Ziegler counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a low kick, right behind Lamez 's knee.
Ziegler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziegler.
Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Ziegler moved out of range.
Ziegler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziegler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamez clobbers Ziegler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziegler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Ziegler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Ziegler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Lamez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ziegler's hands.
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 jab from Lamez misses.
Lamez lands a head shot.
Ziegler is looking to wear down Lamez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a low kick, right behind Lamez 's knee.
Ziegler tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ziegler is out of range.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Ziegler moved out of range.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler avoids it easily.#KD#
Ziegler lands a big uppercut and Lamez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lamez looks OK. Ziegler waves Lamez back to his feet!
Ziegler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziegler lands a front kick.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Ziegler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lamez sprawling to the canvas! Lamez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ziegler finish him?!
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ziegler is out of range.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziegler.
A cross from Lamez lands.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler blocks it.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziegler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lamez throws a hook but Ziegler avoids it easily.
Lamez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ziegler lands an overhand right.
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
Ziegler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Ziegler avoids it with no problem.
Ziegler wants to land a leg kick but Lamez is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ziegler.
Lamez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ziegler.#T4#
Ziegler defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamez thuds his right hand into Ziegler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ziegler throws the left hand but Lamez avoids the punch easily.
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Ziegler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lamez! Ziegler lets Lamez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ziegler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziegler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziegler.
Ziegler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ziegler misses with a body kick.
Ziegler throws a shot from downtown. Lamez moves away and avoids it.
Lamez misses with a hook
and Ziegler counters with a low kick, right behind Lamez 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamez moves out of range of the body kick from Ziegler.
Lamez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lamez scores with a hook.
Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziegler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Ziegler counters with a nice right hand that sends Lamez toppling to the canvas! Lamez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ziegler finish him?!
Lamez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ziegler's head.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamez thinking.
Lamez lands a jab to the head.
Ziegler slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziegler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziegler.
Lamez tests Ziegler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Ziegler saw that one coming.
Lamez misses with a hook. Ziegler ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ziegler misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lamez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ziegler ducks right into an uppercut from Lamez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegler. Lamez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziegler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ziegler's shoulder, as Ziegler tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Ziegler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziegler slips under a jab.
Ziegler is looking to counter punch.
Lamez throws a good cross that connects.
Ziegler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziegler's head.
Ziegler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ziegler moves out of range as Lamez strikes.#KD#
Ziegler cracks Lamez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ziegler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lamez to stand back up!
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!
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Ziegler ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Ziegler slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Ziegler saw that one coming.
Ziegler throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler slips under a jab.
Ziegler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ziegler needs to keep his hands up - Lamez had a free shot at his head there.
Ziegler blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Ziegler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lamez avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez connects with a crisp jab.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lamez clobbers Ziegler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
That kick from Ziegler tenderised Lamez's leg. Lamez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamez lands an overhand right.
Lamez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ziegler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Ziegler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ziegler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez lands with an uppercut that bounces Ziegler off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Ziegler.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Ziegler throws a head kick that misses.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Ziegler slips under a jab.#T4#
Ziegler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Ziegler there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziegler.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Ziegler counters with a low kick, right behind Lamez 's knee.
Lamez throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a huge left! Lamez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ziegler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lamez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ziegler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
A relieved looking Mike Ziegler 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: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Lamez misses.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivkov staying out of range there.
Ivkov misses with an uppercut.
Lamez throws the left hand but Ivkov avoids the punch easily.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez lands with a cross.
Lamez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Ivkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Ivkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivkov.
Lamez with a jab.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.
Ivkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lamez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivkov on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivkov lands with a shot to the body.
Ivkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Ivkov.
Lamez throws a jab when Ivkov was well out of range.
Lamez scores with a nice strike.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamez moves out of range as Ivkov strikes.
Ivkov slips a straight right by Lamez.
Ivkov throws a hook but Lamez avoids it easily.
Ivkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivkov throws a right hand that Lamez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamez also avoids with ease.
Lamez throws the left hand but Ivkov avoids the punch easily.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivkov.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamez is just out of range.
Ivkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lamez's head.
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lamez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
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!
Ivkov slips a jab from Lamez.#T2#
Lamez throws a jab when Ivkov was well out of range.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lamez.
Ivkov throws a counter combo.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivkov moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Ivkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ivkov lands a slapping body shot.
Lamez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ivkov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Ivkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez slips a straight right by Ivkov.
Lamez blocks a jab.
Ivkov slips under a jab.
Ivkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivkov scores with the left hand. Lamez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ivkov takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Ivkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lamez back to the cage. Ivkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Lamez is rocked!
Lamez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Lamez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Lamez misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ivkov has knocked Lamez down with a huge combo! Ivkov steps away and waves a wobbly Lamez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ivkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ivkov tries to counter with a clinch but Lamez shakes him off and moves away.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Ivkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Ivkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lamez's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Ivkov. Those never looked like landing.
Lamez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivkov.#T4#
Ivkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lamez seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivkov blocks a jab.
Ivkov throws a big counter head kick but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
Ivkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivkov staying out of range there.
Ivkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamez.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivkov.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivkov.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivkov.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Ivkov throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ivkov's head but Ivkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivkov lands a jab.
Ivkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamez throws the left hand but Ivkov avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Ivkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivkov misses the jab.
A big left from Lamez misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lamez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lamez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Ivkov tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throwing a counter right hand but Ivkov manages to avoid it.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Ivkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Ivkov misses the shot to the body.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivkov counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivkov counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ivkov's head but Ivkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivkov blocks a jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Ivkov blocks it.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Ivkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivkov defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Ivkov misses with a double jab. #T2#
Ivkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivkov misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivkov wants to counter the offense by Lamez and move into the clinch position.
Ivkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivkov moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Ivkov ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Ivkov slips under a jab.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Ivkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ivkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivkov slips a jab from Lamez.
Ivkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ivkov blocks a jab.
Lamez misses with a hook.#T3#
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Ivkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivkov throws a right hand that Lamez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamez also avoids with ease.
Ivkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamez manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Ivkov shapes to counter with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivkov. Lamez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivkov lands the left hand.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Ivkov slips the punch.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Ivkov misses with a body shot.
Ivkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ivkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivkov misses with a looping right.
Ivkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.#T4#
Lamez takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamez misses with a hook. Ivkov ducked under it nicely.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Ivkov slips a jab from Lamez.
Ivkov throws out a counter right but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
Lamez staying out of range there.
Ivkov throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Ivkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Ivkov is looking for the big counter here.
Ivkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ivkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivkov.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Ivkov moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Ivkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivkov 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.
Ivkov staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksandar Ivkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ivkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Ivkov is looking for the big counter here.
Ivkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivkov works the jab nicely.
Ivkov lands with a straight right. Lamez didn't see that one coming.
Ivkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Ivkov.
Ivkov misses with a double jab.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lamez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lamez.
Ivkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ivkov throws a hook but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez slips under a jab from Ivkov.
Ivkov defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Ivkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamez is out of range.
Lamez is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ivkov misses.
Lamez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Ivkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivkov misses with a looping left.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivkov.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ivkov slips a straight right by Lamez.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Ivkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ivkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivkov.
A little feinted left hand from Lamez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivkov missing with a left hand there. Lamez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivkov throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Ivkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Ivkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Ivkov cracks a nice hook into Lamez's ribs.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Lamez backs off Ivkov throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Ivkov tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivkov misses with a looping right.
Lamez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivkov.
Ivkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lamez misses the jab.
Ivkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lamez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Ivkov saw that one coming.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Ivkov moved out of range.
Ivkov throws a nice looking combination but Lamez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ivkov slips under a jab.
Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Ivkov wants to counter the offense by Lamez and move into the clinch position.
Ivkov looks to land a combination but Lamez avoids it well.
Lamez throws a jab when Ivkov was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivkov! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Ivkov misses.
Ivkov moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamez as he connects with a hook.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Ivkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lamez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ivkov's head but Ivkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivkov.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Ivkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
As Lamez backs off Ivkov throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Ivkov misses its intended target.
Ivkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivkov slips a straight right by Lamez.

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 Scottie Lamez.
Well Ivkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Valentino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentino lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamez off the cage and back into range.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Valentino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentino misses.
Valentino tries to clinch but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentino.
Lamez throws a right hand that misses
letting Valentino counter with a right hand.
Lamez throws a hook but Valentino avoids it easily.
Lamez throws the left hand but Valentino avoids the punch easily.
Valentino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valentino misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Valentino.
Valentino throws the left hand but Lamez avoids the punch easily.
Valentino throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez lands the left hand.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Valentino misses its intended target.
Valentino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez sets himself, and Valentino steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamez avoids it this time.
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!
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Valentino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Lamez misses with a hook. Valentino ducked under it nicely.
Valentino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Valentino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Valentino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lamez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Valentino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentino! But no joy.
Lamez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valentino misses with a hook.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Valentino blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentino lands a right hook to the body.
Valentino moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Valentino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentino lands a head shot.
Valentino tries to clinch there but Lamez circles away.
Valentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamez sizes up Valentino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
A big left from Lamez misses.
Valentino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentino scores with a hook.
Lamez throws the left hand but Valentino avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Valentino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valentino throws a jab when Lamez was well out of range.
Valentino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez sets himself, and Valentino steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamez avoids it this time.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamez throws a hook but Valentino blocks it.
Valentino slips under a jab.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Valentino moved out of range nicely.
Valentino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Valentino's head but Valentino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Valentino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentino is looking to clinch but Lamez is avoiding it.
Lamez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentino.
Lamez walks into a stiff left hand from Valentino.#T3#
Valentino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
A little jabbing left from Valentino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentino misses the target.
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valentino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez throws the left hand but Valentino avoids the punch easily.
Valentino misses with the combination.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Valentino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lamez tries a body shot but Valentino blocks it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Valentino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentino prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez tries a body shot but Valentino blocks it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Valentino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentino prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez tries to work over Valentino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentino misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Valentino looking to stall.
Lamez is leaning against Valentino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamez lands a body punch.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentino's elbow.
Valentino has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Valentino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentino blocks a body shot from Lamez.
A head punch on the inside from Valentino fails to land.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez presses Valentino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
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 Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Valentino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentino.
Valentino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lamez with a body shot.
Valentino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Valentino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
A jab from Lamez finds it's way through Valentino's defenses.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Valentino moved out of range nicely.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentino.
Nice defenses there by Valentino.
No joy there for Valentino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino jabs Lamez right on the nose. Lamez blinks but takes it well.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentino.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Valentino moved out of range nicely.
Valentino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez lands with an uppercut that bounces Valentino off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Valentino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Valentino throws out a counter right but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Valentino moved out of range nicely.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentino counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Valentino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentino steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Lamez misses with a hook. Valentino ducked under it nicely.
Lamez moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Valentino misses.
Valentino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Valentino misses.
Lamez throws a hook but Valentino blocks it.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentino counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentino throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range.
Valentino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamez jabs Valentino right on the nose. Valentino blinks but takes it well.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Valentino cracks Lamez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lamez throws a jab when Valentino was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentino tries to clinch up.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Valentino's head but Valentino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Good standup being displayed there by Valentino as he connects with a hook.
Valentino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Valentino tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Valentino's head but Valentino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentino tries to counter with a clinch but Lamez shakes him off and moves away.
Valentino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Valentino's shoulder, as Valentino tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez misses with a hook. Valentino ducked under it nicely.
Valentino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Valentino ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Valentino ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Valentino ducks down to avoid it.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamez throws a hook but Valentino blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Lamez.
Valentino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamez.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Valentino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Valentino is out of range.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Valentino moved out of range nicely.
Valentino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Valentino moved out of range.
Valentino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Valentino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentino can do to turn this around?
Valentino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.#T4#
Valentino throws a series of strikes that have Lamez backpedaling.
Valentino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Valentino does no damage.
It looked like Lamez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Valentino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Valentino misses with a hook. Lamez ducked under it nicely.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Lamez 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.
Lamez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentino.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentino misses.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Valentino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentino.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamez throws a hook but Valentino blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Valentino saw that one coming.
Valentino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Valentino.
Lamez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentino misses with a looping right.
Valentino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lamez throws a jab when Valentino was well out of range.
Valentino blocks a jab.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamez scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
A nice side step and Valentino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Valentino saw that one coming.
Lamez misses with a hook
and Valentino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamez thinking.
Valentino misses with a hook.
Valentino moves away from the strike by Lamez.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Valentino unleashes a big counter combination but Lamez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Lamez avoids the body shot from Valentino.
Valentino moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentino counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Valentino counters with a straight right hand.
Valentino slips a straight right by Lamez.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Valentino counters with a straight right hand.
Valentino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentino's hands.
Lamez misses with a hook. Valentino ducked under it nicely.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez misses the jab.
Valentino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lamezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentino.
Lamez throws a hook but Valentino blocks it.
Valentino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamez manages to avoid it.#T2#
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Valentino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Valentino.
Valentino can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
A hook to the body from Lamez.
Valentino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamez.
Valentino throws a head punch that misses.
Valentino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eros Valentino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valentino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Valentino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentino blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Valentino tries to throw a body punch but Lamez avoids it by throwing Valentino back against the cage. #T3#
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentino controls his hands.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentino lands a nice uppercut.
Lamez blocking some punches.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lamez.
Lamez tries to work over Valentino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentino scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Valentino lands with a left to the head.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentino controls his hands.
Valentino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Valentino throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamez.
Valentino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentino prevents a body shot from Lamez. #T4#
Valentino misses with the head strike.
Lamez tries to work over Valentino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lamez lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentino controls his hands.
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 head punch on the inside from Valentino fails to land.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
Lamez blocking some punches.
Eros Valentino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Lamez.
Lamez is working Valentino over against the cage.
Lamez digs a right hand underneath Valentino's ribcage. Valentino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentino controls his hands.
Lamez prevents a body shot from Valentino.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to work over Valentino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentino has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Valentino controls the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Lamez!
Scottie Lamez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Eros Valentino had this to say: 'I'm a lover..'.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lamez.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Lamez's head but Lamez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Lamez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamez wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Lamez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamez connects with a nice looking jab.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Lamez steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.#CL2#
Lamez forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lamez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thibodeaux walks away with a smile on his face. Lamez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lamez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamez. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Lamez avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Lamez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.#CL#
Thibodeaux gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Lamez.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Lamez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Lamez blocks a jab.
Lamez wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Lamez avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Lamez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lamez breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Lamez clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux works Lamez's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lamez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Lamez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamez fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Lamez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Lamez in a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Lamez misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Lamez lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Lamez blocking some punches.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux cracks Lamez with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Lamez is rocked!
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Thibodeaux drops Lamez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lamez looks back up at him and smiles so Thibodeaux waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lamez is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Lamez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Lamez slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Lamez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamez scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Lamez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lamez.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamez blocks a jab.
Lamez seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamez moves away.
Lamez tries to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux shakes him off and moves away.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Lamez is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Lamez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lamez tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Lamez around his waist. Lamez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
enabling Lamez to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Lamez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Lamez.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Lamez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lamez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Lamez. Lamez maintains the clinch.
Lamez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lamez prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Lamez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Lamez pulls guard.
Lamez is trying to control the position but Thibodeaux postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Lamez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Lamez wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment.
Thibodeaux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lamez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux's guard. #REVB##T4#
Lamez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux keeping full guard, as Lamez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez content to stall in guard here.
Lamez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Lamez keeps it at a distance.
Lamez walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamez.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamez defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Lamez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Lamez didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Lamez.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Lamez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez scores with a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lamez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lamez.
Lamez looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Lamez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Lamez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Lamez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamez is just out of range.#T2#
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Lamez moves out of range.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Lamez slips the punch.
Lamez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Lamez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Lamez's shoulder, as Lamez tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Lamez avoids the punch easily.
Lamez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamez was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lamez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Lamez's body. Lamez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamez is just out of range.
Lamez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lamez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away.
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Lamez ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Lamez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Lamez tries to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Lamez up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL#
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Lamez coming out on top.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left. #CL#
Thibodeaux pushes Lamez up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lamez tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Thibodeaux wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Kaiden Thibodeaux 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: Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Lamez connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Lamez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lamez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lamez.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamez controls his hands.
Lamez tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Lamez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lamez fails to land.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Lamez.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes Lamez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux pushes Lamez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lamez can't break the clinch.
Lamez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Lamez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Lamez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Lamez jumps into guard, dragging Thibodeaux to the mat.
Lamez controls Thibodeaux momentarily but Thibodeaux frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Lamez is trying to control the position but Thibodeaux postures up. #SUB2#
Lamez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thibodeaux stacks Lamez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#T3#
Thibodeaux working away.
Lamez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thibodeaux off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Thibodeaux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Lamez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Thibodeaux with him. Thibodeaux is trying to defend but Lamez has an arm under the chin now! Thibodeaux grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scottie Lamez!
Scottie Lamez is the new bantamweight champion!
Scottie Lamez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
A big left from McCallen misses.
McCallen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamez.
Lamez slips a jab from McCallen.#CL#
Lamez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but McCallen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCallen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamez blocking some punches.
McCallen digs a right hand underneath Lamez's ribcage. Lamez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Lamez drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallen controlling from the top position.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez pulls McCallen in close to his closed guard and prevents McCallen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing McCallen from controlling successfully. #T1#
McCallen stopping the sweep attempt from Lamez.
McCallen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCallen is aware though and is defending well.
McCallen throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCallen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lamez pulls McCallen in close to his closed guard and prevents McCallen from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCallen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
McCallen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
McCallen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lamez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamez, not yet.
McCallen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCallen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCallen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallen advances to half guard.
Lamez is not content to let McCallen control the position.
Lamez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McCallen controlling the action here.#T3#
Lamez is trying to get back to full guard.
McCallen trying to control the action but Lamez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCallen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamez.
McCallen lands a jab to the nose.
McCallen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCallen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamez under the eye.#CL#
Lamez clinches.
McCallen throws a head punch that misses.
Lamez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez. #T4#
McCallen throws a head punch that misses.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Lamez jumps guard but McCallen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Lamez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCallen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCallen gets through Lamez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCallen misses with the head strike.
McCallen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lamez - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lamez pulls McCallen into guard.
McCallen wants to stand but Lamez is controlling his posture from full guard.
McCallen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lamez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCallen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCallen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor McCallen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCallen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCallen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamez wants to clinch.
McCallen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamez momentarily.
Lamez moves out of range as McCallen strikes.
The fighters circling - McCallen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCallen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by McCallen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCallen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is looking to clinch.
A jab from McCallen finds it's way through Lamez's defenses. #ROC2#Lamez is rocked!
Lamez throws a sloppy body shot
and McCallen counters with a nice body shot.
McCallen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch but McCallen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCallen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamez tries to clinch up but McCallen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lamez wants to clinch up but McCallen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
McCallen gets tackled into the cage by Lamez. Lamez maintains the clinch.
Lamez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCallen smiles and moves away. #CL#
Lamez clinches.
Lamez jumps guard but McCallen stands there with Lamez around his waist. Lamez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCallen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Lamez pulls guard effortlessly.
McCallen stays in close to Lamez's body and controls the position.
McCallen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Lamez looking for a triangle here. McCallen is fighting it but it looks tight! Lamez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCallen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scottie Lamez!
An out of breath Scottie Lamez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Trevor McCallen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well Done Jason, good luck rest of the tournament.'.

Event: Highland 156
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Lamez avoids the body shot from Malig.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Malig ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Lamez gets a clinch.
Lamez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Lamez pulls guard successfully.
Malig stays in close to Lamez's body and controls the position.
Malig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Malig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lamez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lamez is controlling Malig's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malig trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malig. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamez swivels and escapes.
Lamez connects with a nice looking jab.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malig.
A bone on bone clash there as Lamez blocks the leg kick.
Malig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamez looks to score with a jab to the body but Malig is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Malig misses the target.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Malig forces Lamez back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Malig decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez pushing down on Malig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lamez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lamez in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Lamez seems to be working for a kimura but Malig defends the submission attempt.
Lamez wants to control but Malig is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lamez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malig is just riding it out for now. Lamez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lamez is looking for a kimura but Malig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lamez to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Malig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Malig isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lamez stacks Malig on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lamez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Malig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Malig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malig in particular looking to stall.
Lamez tries to roll over but Malig keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malig is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez manages to get to full guard.
Malig wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
Malig trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Morgan Malig has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Malig working for a triangle but Lamez defends it easily.
Lamez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Malig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamez is fighting to break Malig's control of his arms but Malig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Malig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malig defends it easily.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malig trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Malig from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamez trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malig takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Malig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamez misses with a body punch
enabling Malig to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lamez rather than just go for the knockout.
Malig misses with a hook to the body
and Lamez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malig misses with a hook.
Lamez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malig.
Lamez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Malig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Malig misses the shot to the body.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malig swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Malig has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Malig has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lamez uses from the top position.
Malig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lamez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Lamez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malig is keeping the position for now.
Lamez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lamez tries to free his leg and advance position but Malig is retaining full guard.
Lamez passes Malig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lamez is looking to stall here but Malig recovers full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Malig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamez.
Malig being controlled here, momentarily.
Lamez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Malig takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Malig.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Malig shakes it off.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Malig.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez tries to counter by clinching up but Malig breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamez. Malig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malig misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Malig clinches up with Lamez and pushes him back against the cage.
Malig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malig to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lamez pulls guard successfully.
Lamez is controlling Malig's posture.
Lamez is trying to keep Malig in close. #T4#
Malig stopping the sweep attempt from Lamez.
Malig trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Malig won't allow Lamez to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malig pushes down on Lamez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamez is controlling Malig's trapped leg to prevent Malig from advancing to side control.

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 Scottie Lamez.
I think Lamez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scottie Lamez!
A very excited looking Scottie Lamez 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: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Lamez has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lamez pulls guard. #SUB#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Lamez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Lamez's legs - danger averted.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Lamez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Lamez won't let him.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lamez clinches. #TD#
Lamez pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Lamez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lamez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez is trying to keep Murphy in close. #SUB#
Lamez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Lamez had control of the position. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Lamez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murphy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lamez.
Lamez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Murphy easily slips into full mount!
Murphy avoids the attempt from Lamez to control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lamez regains half guard.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
Lamez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lamez has given up his back here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Lamez right now.
Lamez is working hard here to advance position.
Lamez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lamez closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Lamez takes a shot to the head.
Lamez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Lamez pulls Murphy into guard.
Lamez has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Lamez is trying to keep Murphy in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamez is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Lamez working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamez is controlling Murphy's trapped leg to prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Murphy is thwarting Lamez's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Lamez instigates a clinch. #TD#
Lamez successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Lamez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lamez controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.#SUB#
Lamez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lamez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murphy has picked Lamez up and slammed him! Lamez can't keep hold of the triangle and Murphy manages to pass to side control!
Lamez is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lamez is trying to get back to half guard.
Scottie Lamez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Lamez has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Lamez lands with a left to the head.
Lamez lands a left hand. #TD#
Lamez jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat. #SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Lamez's legs - danger averted.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Lamez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lamez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Lamez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Lamez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Lamez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy working aggressively here. #TD#
Lamez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position. #SUB#
Lamez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Lamez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez is controlling his arm.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB#
Lamez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy tries to stand but Lamez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamez is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lamez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back.
Seamus Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Lamez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamez 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Lamez is looking to clinch. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamez drops back down to his feet.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamez slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Lamez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Lamez.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamez or not. #BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Lamez moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range. #CL#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Lamez against the cage.
Thibodeaux works on Lamez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Lamez avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Lamez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thibodeaux walks away with a smile on his face. Lamez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Thibodeaux 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. #ROC#Lamez is rocked!#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Lamez is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Lamez looks winded!
Lamez blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside. #TD2#
Lamez jumps guard and drags Thibodeaux to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lamez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lamez on the ground.#T3#
Thibodeaux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lamez trying to keep a closed guard but Thibodeaux is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Lamez looking for a guillotine here but Thibodeaux defends easily. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Lamez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lamez looking for a guillotine here but Thibodeaux defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Lamez. #CL#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Lamez.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Lamez.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lamez is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Lamez knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.#CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamez or not.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Thibodeaux cracks Lamez with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lamez to his knees! Thibodeaux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Kaiden Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Lamez misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Naarden moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lamez jumps guard and drags Naarden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Lamez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naarden has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back.
Naarden trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away. #SUB2#
Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naarden pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lamez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lamez is positioning himself well to prevent Naarden advancing to mount. #T1#
Naarden trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away. #SUB2#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back.
Naarden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Naarden content just to control the position here.
Lamez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez wants to control but Naarden is having none of it.
Naarden trying to control but Lamez is having none of it. #T2#
Lamez wants to hold on but Naarden pushes him away.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lamez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naarden is trying to control. Lamez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lamez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lamez is in trouble now - Naarden has advanced to mount! #T3#
Lamez is just holding on here. Naarden manages to take his back.
I would not like to be Lamez right now.
Lamez tries to escape the position.
Lamez prevents Naarden from getting a body triangle.
Naarden has the hooks in. Lamez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Naarden controlling the positon.#SUB#
Naarden looking to break Lamez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lamez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Naarden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Naarden misses with punches from the back.
Naarden trying to control.
Lamez tries to escape the position.
Lamez turns into Naarden and is now in his guard.
Naarden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lamez has gone for a leg lock! Naarden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lamez's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Naarden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naarden pushing down on Lamez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Naarden 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#
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Naarden's head but Naarden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naarden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lamez swings for the body but Naarden moves out of range.
Naarden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lamez.#CL#
Naarden clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Lamez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lamez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Naarden is pushing down on Lamez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamez is fighting to maintain full guard but Naarden has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Naarden is working for a submission of some sort.
Naarden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lamez!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez tries to reverse the position but Naarden maintains control.
Naarden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Naarden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lamez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Lamez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Lamez is squirming around, avoiding Naarden's attempts to control the action.
Lamez is working to get back to half guard.
Naarden is trying to take his opponent's back.
Naarden tries to control but Lamez wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamez tries to hold on but Naarden postures up.
Lamez stops Naarden from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Naarden avoids the attempt from Lamez to control.
Lamez tries to reverse the position but Naarden maintains control.
Naarden avoids the attempt from Lamez to control.#SUB#
Naarden goes for an armbar but Lamez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lamez.
Lamez stopping the sweep attempt from Naarden.#T3#
Naarden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lamez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naarden defends well.#SUB2#
Lamez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lamez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Naarden escapes and throws Lamez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lamez is not content to let Naarden control the position. #T4#
Lamez is looking for a sweep.
Ronny Naarden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Lamez but he's now mounted!
Naarden wants to control the pace but Lamez is squirming around nicely.
Naarden wants to take Lamez's back here but Lamez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naarden content just to control the position here.
Lamez wants to hold on but Naarden pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Naarden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naarden tries to clinch but Lamez is having none of it.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez lands with a cross.
Naarden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Naarden moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez swings for the body but Naarden moves out of range.
Naarden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Naarden avoids the body shot from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naarden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Naarden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez looks to score with a jab to the body but Naarden is just out of range.
Naarden is looking to counter the offense by Lamez and move into the clinch.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naarden is looking to counter the offense by Lamez and move into the clinch.#CL#
Naarden has Lamez up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Lamez successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Naarden wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
Naarden is working hard here to advance position.
Naarden slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lamez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naarden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamez's head.
Naarden wants to control but Lamez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Naarden throws a strike but Lamez manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Naarden tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scottie Lamez!
A victorious Scottie Lamez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
Campbell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lamez.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
Campbell lands with a light punch inside.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it. #TD#
Lamez jumps guard and drags Campbell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Lamez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Campbell doesn't defend quickly enough and Lamez has managed to lock this one up! Can Campbell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lamez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scottie Lamez!
A victorious Scottie Lamez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Mahoo misses with a looping left.
Lamez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoo is just out of range.
Mahoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Couscous Mahoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoo swings widly with a right hand
and Lamez counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahoo misses with an uppercut
and Lamez counters with a left to the body.
Lamez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoo is just out of range.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamez checks the leg kick.
Lamez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoo.
Lamez throws a body punch but Mahoo moves out of range.
Lamez defending well as Mahoo loads up on a big left hand.
Lamez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mahoo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Lamez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lamez is trying to stall.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Mahoo won't allow it. #TD#
Mahoo lands a takedown into guard. #T1#
Mahoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Mahoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamez is keeping the position for now.
Mahoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mahoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Mahoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lamez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lamez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahoo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mahoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahoo wants to control from the top but Lamez keeps moving.
Mahoo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mahoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahoo is thwarting Lamez's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mahoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mahoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamez wants to control but Mahoo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mahoo is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lamez is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahoo. #SUB2#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mahoo taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Lamez has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Mahoo has tapped! Great work by Lamez! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scottie Lamez!
Scottie Lamez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Guapo lands an overhand right.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lamez gets a clinch.
Lamez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guapo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Lamez jumps into guard, dragging Guapo to the mat.
Guapo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guapo defends it easily.#SUB#
Guapo is sitting in close to Lamez's body. Lamez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Guapo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Guapo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lamez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scottie Lamez!
A victorious Scottie Lamez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch but Xeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamez slips under a jab from Xeng.
Xeng catches Lamez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Xeng.#CL#
Lamez gets a clinch.
Xeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
Xeng working aggressively here. #TD#
Lamez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Xeng tries to stand but Lamez is controlling from the bottom.
Lamez is pulling down on Xeng's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Lamez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Xeng frees his head nicely. Oh but Lamez has switched to an armbar! Xeng is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Scottie Lamez!
Our winner, Scottie Lamez, 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: Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1##CL#
Lamez darts in and clinches Sims up against the cage.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Lamez pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lamez's guard.
Lamez trying to control the position. #SUB#
Lamez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sims avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lamez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing Sims from standing up. #T1#
Sims slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lamez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sims is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lamez.#SU2#
Sims decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sims bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sims works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Lamez is rocked!#CL#
Lamez moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sims digs a right hand underneath Lamez's ribcage. Lamez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sims tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow. #T2#
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sims fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lamez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sims looking to slow down the pace here.
Sims misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez jumps guard but Sims turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Lamez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Sims holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamez drops back down to his feet.
Sims is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Sims tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamez won't allow it.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lamez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Lamez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lamez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lamez trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sims is aware though and is defending well.
Sims stands and throws Lamez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Sims decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lamez takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Sims scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Lamez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Sims keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sims scores with the left hand. Lamez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sims drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lamez right on the button. Lamez goes down! Sims follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sims gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Smesh Test Fight 1
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Nemkov rushes Lamez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Lamez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lamez working for a triangle but Nemkov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamez wants to sweep here but Nemkov controlling him for the moment.
Lamez being controlled here, momentarily.
Nemkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nemkov. #SUB#
Lamez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemkov defends well.#SUB2#
Nemkov drops back looking for a leg! Lamez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamez manages to kick Nemkov off! Nemkov jumps back into Lamez's guard. #SUB#
Lamez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemkov defends well.#T1#
Nemkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Lamez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nemkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nemkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully.
Nemkov passes Lamez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nemkov is looking to advance position but Lamez won't allow it. #SUB#
Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Nemkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamez defends it well.
Lamez wants to control but Nemkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.
Nemkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.
Nemkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemkov thowing shots but they're missing.
Lamez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nemkov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Woadie Nemkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nemkov 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woadie Nemkov!
Our winner, Woadie Nemkov, 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.

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